But it is not just the colossal size of the marriage that has bowled over bankers, brokers and headline-writers.
Despite the colossal size of the business that he and his team have developed, he always takes a hands-on approach, especially to any criticism of Tesco.
But this time round there are few advisers willing to bet against Woodford, although many fear the colossal size of his funds makes him less nimble.
The real appeal is more akin to the freak-show traditions of a bygone age: we want to gawp at the colossal size to which the human ego can swell.
He kicks himself for letting Gates convince him that a pipsqueak like AOL stood no chance against Microsoft, but he also shares the colossal size of his blunder: selling, it turned out, was a $40 billion mistake.
But in the longer term the colossal size of Italy's public debt, the pension and health-care burden arising from its ageing population and its continuing loss of competitiveness are bigger worries than the odd bust bank.Enough of the BurlesqueoniIn truth, what Mr Berlusconi really offers is not stability but stagnation.
Cohen admitted that the colossal size of these rivals is a concern for Gobee, but he believes that they have bitten off more than they can chew.
That's included a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, and various activities with national leaders in markets like Southeast Asia, where Alibaba has sought to leverage the colossal size of its business to make inroads in emerging markets and position its business for growth as internet access continues to increase.
Standing 6'5", Bardo's towering physical presence is only reduced by the colossal size and complexity of his music.
Well Geoffrey, if you're reading, thank you for your marvelous insight - about the Classics, clowning and the colossal size of your.. talent.
