As he preferred to appear in his tall form, he gained the nickname 'Lange Wapper'. He would disguise himself as a child in order to receive breastmilk to drink, would vex drunkards, and would cheat children in games. His bleating laughter would frighten the general public, who began to call him 'water devil'.
As a tall individual, he gained the nickname 'Lange Wapper'. He would pretend to be a youngster to receive milk, annoy drunkards, and deceive children in games. His boisterous laughter terrified the public, who started referring to him as 'water devil'.