His name is similar to a main character in Stephen King’s novel, “THE STAND” ><Randall Flagg - Described as “an accomplished sorcerer and a devoted servant of the Outer Dark”, he has supernatural abilities involving necromancy, prophecy, and influence over animal and human behavior.
Jr. High classmates used to make fun of the teachers (in their absence, of course): “Puny Rooney” and “Fag Flagg”.