File Under: Could Not Possibly Be More Perfect
(weather.com, 09 June 8:25pm)
There are various theories on the giving of names to things. Some would name an object based on their grand vision for its future. (Often, these are the same people who name their own children strange things for no apparent reason. See also: National Weather Service.)
Others, conversely, bestow a name based on the past - possibly a historical name, or perhaps a name that seems to fit the qualities or past performance of the object in question.
Given the above, added to the events of last fall, we have decided on a new name for the Caribbean Mercy. She shall henceforth be known as Big Rusty Hurricane Magnet. It's a little longer, but it should still fit on the bow.
In a big storm, ships usually leave port to ride it out at anchor or at sea. This all is really somewhat discouraging, as our ship's current emergency options consist of two possible positions for the lightswitch on our way out.
Hmm.
Others, conversely, bestow a name based on the past - possibly a historical name, or perhaps a name that seems to fit the qualities or past performance of the object in question.
Given the above, added to the events of last fall, we have decided on a new name for the Caribbean Mercy. She shall henceforth be known as Big Rusty Hurricane Magnet. It's a little longer, but it should still fit on the bow.
In a big storm, ships usually leave port to ride it out at anchor or at sea. This all is really somewhat discouraging, as our ship's current emergency options consist of two possible positions for the lightswitch on our way out.
Hmm.
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