What is the Spike?
Q: What is the Spike?
A: The Spike is a widely used nickname for the Spire of Dublin, a massive needle-like structure erected in Dublin in 2003.
Q: What does "Spike" mean?
A: Spike can refer to a nail, especially one more than 100mm (4 inches) long; rail spikes used to secure railroad rails to wooden ties; spiked shoes worn by athletes which provide more traction; an adolescent male deer or elk; and an action potential which transmits signals along a nerve axon.
Q: What is the Spike missile?
A: The Spike missile is an Israel-developed guided anti-tank missile.
Q: Who are some famous people named "Spike"?
A: Some famous people named "Spike" include Romanian rapper promoted by Parazitii, filmmaker Spike Lee, filmmaker Spike Jonze, satirist Spike Jones, jazz musician Spike Robinson, punk vocalist and bassist of the Swinging Utters and Me First and the Gimme Gimmes Matt Hyson (aka Spike Dudley), television writer and talk show host Spike Feresten, Lead Singer of Nu-Metal band Corporate Avenger Spike Xavier, Welsh musician co-founder of Z Block Records Reptile Ranch and Weekend spike O'Donnell.
Q: What are some media with "Spike" in their title?
A: Media with "Spike" in their title include The Spike (Borchgrave/Moss), a 1980 novel by Arnaud de Borchgrave; former editor of The Washington Times; The 1988 movie directed by Paul Morrisey called 'The Spoke Of Bensonhurst'; Elvis Costello's 1989 album 'The Spoke'; 1997 book by Damien Broderick also titled 'The Spoke'; Puffy AmiYumi's 2001 album 'Spoke'; as well as various comic books such as Marvel Comics' X-Statix/X-Force series featuring character 'The Spoke'.
Q: Are there any fictional characters named "Spike"?
A: Yes there are several fictional characters named "Spike", including main playable character from Ape Escape video game series; Cowboy Bebop anime character; vampire from Buffyverse series; Fonzie's cousin Happy Days ; Christine Nelson from Degrassi series ; lead singer of Nu Metal band Corporate Avenger ; Welsh musician co founder Z Block Records Reptile Ranch & Weekend spike O'Donnell ; Stegosaurus from Land Before Time film series ; supporting character Jasper Fforde's Thursday Next books Joshua Cohen ; porn star actor ; various cartoon dogs such as Ace Ventura & Tom & Jerry nemesis cats , Snoopy brother Peanuts , Roger Wilco alien pet Space Quest V , DC Comics Sugar & spike , All My Children Ryan Father son Kendall etc .
