Yapping about Snotlout and nicknames as I got bored.
Sometimes they come from fondness- Mindo, Hooky, Dagster, ect- with these seeming to be the simplest nicknames. What stands out particular in this context is how he uses them in Defiant One, where he seems to uses them to disarm himself. I'm not sure how to put it, but it's sweet how he begs/tries to show that his anger isn't sincere in the hopes that might get Hookfang to be more willing to listen.
Sure, other times he uses them insultingly/dismissively (Whiny Berk Hiccup) but generally he seems to only use them if "prompted" (someone is irritating him). While he's not one to hold his tongue, he seems to prefer actual insults and rough housing to settle his problems. (Which is something I'll probably talk about in a moment...)
So, generally, Snotlout uses nicknames to get something. The exception to this seems to be Spitelout; while he obviously wants his father's praise, he doesn't call him any nicknames. Considering Spitelout has told Gustav not to call him nicknames before, it could be that he shut Snotlout down on this, or that Snotlout respects him too much to call him a nickname. (Possible but unlikely, as he usually calls Stoick either by name or chief, but they are never shown to be particularly close. The others Snotlout respects get nicknamed plenty!)
On the flipside, Snotlout seems to not mind nicknames, as long as he knows why he has them. When called repeated nicknames- boyo, Snotman- Snotlout reacts just about the same as if his name was called, and yet if it's unfamiliar/he doesn't understand- 'notlout 'argent at arm', Snothat- he's shown to typically dislike it. While initially he ignores 'notlout, next time he's called it he responds well. Snothat, again, he is shown to get frustrated by until he realises that it's about his helmet.
For this and boar latin, I think he dislikes it because he can't tell if he's being insulted or not; in other subjects he doesn't understand, he usually isn't as upset, such as translating the dragon eye, or Astrid's on the road comedy. In general, Snotlout accepts being insulted/berated, though he certainly is still pissed about it, which is why I think it's interesting that in the case of being called a wrong name is so frustrating to him. While obviously it's a huge sign of disrespect, it's probably because it also undermines his authority; he reacts similarly to Fanghook's name.
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