# rename this poster **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [October 8, 2000, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115 "2000-10-08T03:32:15Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/edb3f5/32.png) [@The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Asbestos_Mango)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/1 "2000-10-08T03:32:15Z")
OK, I’ve decided it’s time for a change of moniker. I’ve been using the same handle all over the internet for over a year, and I’m getting bored with it. So, I thought I’d let you guys make some suggestions. Post your ideas for a new handle for me in this thread, and when I find the one I think suits me best, I will have myself de-registered and re-register with the new name. The person who bestows the winning handle upon me will receive an e-mail praising him/her/it/what? for his/her/its/what?'s cleverness. OK, fire away. ---
**Author:** ![Starbury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Starbury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starbury)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 3:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/2 "2000-10-08T03:35:37Z")
Actually, I have always liked your name. It reminds me of my history classes (specifically, the subject of Turkey). So, for my suggestion, I would have to say: **Hagia Sofia**. ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/3 "2000-10-08T03:41:13Z")
Funky Five Fingers. My children also have a few suggestions. Littlegirl’s suggestion: Booger or Username. Houseboy’s suggestion: Mack The Knife. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/edb3f5/32.png) [@The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Asbestos_Mango)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 3:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/4 "2000-10-08T03:41:33Z")
but, it’s spelled wrong. It should be Haggia Sophia. Where did you think I got the name from? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/5 "2000-10-08T03:43:38Z")
::blank stare:: [inner monologue]I have NFC what he might like as a new name, and most of my comments for new names are idiotic at best anyway…[/inner monologue] ---
**Author:** ![Starbury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Starbury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starbury)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/6 "2000-10-08T03:55:57Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by agisofia \* > \*\*but, it’s spelled wrong. It should be Haggia Sophia. > > Where did you think I got the name from? 😉 \*\* Damnit! My spelling ability drops off after about 9:00 p.m. The fact that your name is derived from Haggia Sophia is even more reason not to change it! Honestly, I do like it. Plus its an A, so you’re ahead of almost everybody alphabetically. Yet another reason not to change. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/edb3f5/32.png) [@The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Asbestos_Mango)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/7 "2000-10-08T04:02:13Z")
{{{{Starbury}}}} Thanks, but I think it’s time for a change. Maybe if we could stick with the Eastern Christian theme, though… ---
**Author:** ![The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/edb3f5/32.png) [@The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Asbestos_Mango)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 4:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/8 "2000-10-08T04:05:14Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by ssskuggiii \* > \*\*::blank stare:: [inner monologue]I have NFC what he might like as a new name, and most of my comments for new names are idiotic at best anyway…[/inner monologue] \*\* He? :o Sorry, but last time I checked, I had a really nice pair of X chromosomes. ---
**Author:** ![Gunslinger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4491bb/32.png) [@Gunslinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gunslinger)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/9 "2000-10-08T04:43:50Z")
Ford Prefect. I think that’s the only major HHGTTG character we don’t have. ---
**Author:** ![Starbury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Starbury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starbury)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/10 "2000-10-08T04:47:49Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by agisofia \* > \*\*Maybe if we could stick with the Eastern Christian theme, though… \*\* Hmmm…well, Byzantine is already taken. Ataturk? I guess that’s not feminine enough. I actually have an idea in my mind (though I have to look it up in my College poli. sci. books)…I will get back to you tomorrow if the idea pans out. ---
**Author:** ![Starbury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Starbury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starbury)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/11 "2000-10-08T04:50:11Z")
Let me just say that I realize that ‘Ataturk’ is misspelled (‘Attaturk’?). Further support for my previous post that I can’t spell. ---
**Author:** ![nashiitashii](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7c8e57/32.png) [@nashiitashii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nashiitashii)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 4:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/12 "2000-10-08T04:57:12Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by agisofia \* > \*\* > > > [@](#): > > > > \*Originally posted by ssskuggiii \* > > \*\*::blank stare:: [inner monologue]I have NFC what he might like as a new name, and most of my comments for new names are idiotic at best anyway…[/inner monologue] \*\* > > He? :o > > Sorry, but last time I checked, I had a really nice pair of X chromosomes. \*\* I used the generic “he,” sweetie. Didn’t mean to offend ya. You could always go with something like screamingwettoads zzzzzzzip whacka-whacka-boing coinaphrase ---
**Author:** ![evilbeth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/evilbeth/32/2268_2.png) [@evilbeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/evilbeth)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/13 "2000-10-08T05:47:57Z")
Well since the poster-formerly-known-as-Bratman007 ever so cruelly decided it wasn’t good enough for him when I suggested it, maybe you could try Chicken of Bristol? Not that you would want someone’s rejected username but I think it’s a good one and it would serve Crunchy Frog right if someone else snatched it up! ---
**Author:** ![relic\_11](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/50afbb/32.png) [@relic\_11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/relic_11)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 5:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/14 "2000-10-08T05:49:44Z")
“whacka-whacka-boing?” My roommate is looking at me funny 'cause I currled up in a fetal position of laughter at that one. :eek::D:p One vote for “whacka-whacka-boing!” ---
**Author:** ![brachyrhynchos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/brachyrhynchos/32/376_2.png) [@brachyrhynchos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brachyrhynchos)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/15 "2000-10-08T06:25:21Z")
[sup]MY SUGGESTION:[/sup] [Dalassena](http://www.womeninworldhistory.com/dalassena.html) ---
**Author:** ![Starbury](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f04885/32.png) [@Starbury](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Starbury)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 6:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/16 "2000-10-08T06:35:42Z")
‘ **Zorba the Greek** ’ ‘ **Constantine** ’ ‘ **Drina** ’ (re: Ivo Andric)? …I believe that the steel chain that protected Constantinople’s main port had a cool (and non-masculine, or at least androgynous) name, if I can find it I will post it… ---
**Author:** ![Enderw24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/ba9def/32.png) [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 6:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/17 "2000-10-08T06:40:33Z")
Eastern Christian, eh? OK, how about: BronxJesus PopeTito WWEJD? (What would Eastern Jesus Do)? Cadbury Bunny. Oh wait, that’s Easter Christian… TheOrientChristpress Nailedtotheplussign tsirhc susej (it makes sense reading it from the East) Any of these strike your fancy? There’s tons more where they came from! ---
**Author:** ![Narile](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@Narile](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Narile)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/18 "2000-10-08T06:52:14Z")
Considering your profession…_CroupierGoddess_(sp? )? Or _Boxcar Sally_ Or anyone of the million other Craps refs that I am sure you know more of than I do. If you want to continue the Eastern Christian theme…hrm, and since Byzantine is taken, how about _Constantanople_(sp?)? Or, given the large number of Western Xian followers here…be a superhero, be…_SchismLass_! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![glee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5a626/32.png) [@glee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/glee)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/19 "2000-10-08T17:16:27Z")
Sofa loafer doper ---
**Author:** ![The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/edb3f5/32.png) [@The\_Asbestos\_Mango](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Asbestos_Mango)\ **Post date:** [October 8, 2000, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115/20 "2000-10-08T17:27:35Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by glee \* > \*\*Sofa loafer doper \*\* Is this a reference to my short-lived “Lying naked on the living room couch” thread? [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rename-this-poster/36115.md?page=2)