Nowadays buildings are still given nicknames, even though this is actually no longer necessary. “People want to attach a funny, strong name to it,” says Margry. In addition, he sees that the people of Amsterdam are going the extra mile. “Amsterdammers, smooth-spoken as they are, often opt for a somewhat derogatory nickname; pejorative. They tend to make something that is large and authoritarian, and which they cannot reach themselves, a little smaller and put it into perspective. .”
