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I saw "Bush Texaco" sign his name to a post, and liked the tongue-in-cheek humour of it, and considered doing the same...

Until I realized that I would "Michael Crab Shack."

There's something just eminently un-sexy and non-streamlined about that. I mean "Theo Pepsi-Co." That's kinda cool. And, heck, you can't beat "John Nike" for a kind of understated Suavity, but "Michael Crab-Shack?" It just doesn't work. It ranks right up there with "Whats-her-name FashionWarehouse.Com"

Anyone else got a similar problem with their employer/last-name?

Well, that probably means that the company name isn't a very good one, in some cases. The dot-com names are totally out nowadays, anyway.

Although, a lot of company names are based on whoever founded it, so some people might get off with regular-sounding names like James Bell.

and then there are the people that dont work.. do they get NO last name?
or are they something Dole??

and what about students that dont work.. would I become..
Paul University of Queensland???
not a very catchy name

well since i am a student..

Alex Burnaby South Secondary School and the British Columbia School for the Deaf

damn royal name, eh? :P]

It'd be dangerous if you worked for the IRS.

Hmm, I suppose i'd be "Kevin Valu-Mart"

Colin SaveRite .... ick

Eric Dwarf House, or Eric Chick-Fil-A

Sébastien Felis And Firkin

Robert Sports Bar. I actually work at a place called "Sports Bar"

Heh, my last name could be Violet!
I work for New York University, but our team mascot is "Violet", mainly b/c we're one of those wussy East US schools (Harvard, Chicago, Carnegie Mellon) that can't be bothered to have athletics, so we choose a swatch of cloth as our mascot.

Dave BP

Or BP-UniSA if you included where I study.

And I have a friend who works part-time at an art gallery called the Jam Factory... he would be Jim Jam

Liam Utas

Heh, people who work in law firms would get it easy too... usually law firm names are the senior partners' names, right? Only I would hate to have to use my whole firm name because they put FIVE people on the masthead. That would stink.

...What do novelists do? Use their publisher's name? In that case I would like to be Nialle Vintage when I grow up :roll:

and then there are the people that dont work.. do they get NO last name?
or are they something Dole??

and what about students that dont work.. would I become..
Paul University of Queensland???
not a very catchy name

Well, I would be Nick Government, so I guess I could be the book's sequel :D

As for unemployed people, in the book, they have no last name. So, Violet is just Violet until she sells her virus to ExxonMobil and becomes Violet ExxonMobil. As for students, schools are sponsored, and they take the school's sponsor's name as their last name (as in Kate Mattel).

:shock: I'd be Jack Madras! Actually that sounds kind of snazzy :D

and then there are the people that dont work.. do they get NO last name?
or are they something Dole??

and what about students that dont work.. would I become..
Paul University of Queensland???
not a very catchy name

Well, I would be Nick Government, so I guess I could be the book's sequel :D

As for unemployed people, in the book, they have no last name. So, Violet is just Violet until she sells her virus to ExxonMobil and becomes Violet ExxonMobil. As for students, schools are sponsored, and they take the school's sponsor's name as their last name (as in Kate Mattel).Actually, Violet is referred to at one point as Violet Unemployed, I think.

That was by John Nike. He was just being condescending though. The 'unemployed' doesn't have a capital U.

I'd be "Marleen Fraunhofer Institut für Software- und Systemtechnik" - that sucks...

Good Lord, but that's a mouthful!

'Carl Aargus'. That sounds vaguely cool.

Except... technically, it's "Aargus Security Systems", and I don't want to be called 'Carl A.S.S."

LOL that's gotta be almost as kinky as "Marleen F.I.S.T." ...

Good Lord, but that's a mouthful!

'Carl Aargus'. That sounds vaguely cool.

Except... technically, it's "Aargus Security Systems", and I don't want to be called 'Carl A.S.S."
:!: :!: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :!: :!:

What if you work multiple jobs and are also student? I could chose: Rik Lorentz Casimir Lyceum, Rik Five Nations, Rik Addecco, Rik VVM Producties. I guess addecco is still the most normal sounding, but that's only an job agency, so it would then be Rik United Parcel Service, or Rik van der Maat Logistics...pff...that would be confusing.

Hmm...

Rik LCL-FN-Addecco-VVMP?

In the book they hyphenated, but there wasn't anybody with more than 2 affiliations...

Tom Government. I like the sound of that. But without a US economic federated bloc, would you have the country name in there or not?

Sy United Utilities. 50th biggest company in the UK, multinational, so it is kind of cool, but try saying that at a dinner party. I totally agree, having a one or two syllable company name like Shell or Pepsi-co would sound so much cooler.

I go to a school set up by a church so probally would be Alan Saint Mary's

The naming model isn't that far off from the old models.

I mean, most people were given the surname that reflected their proffession, or even their home town, before the family ties became prevalent.

It's all about identity. And if you identify yourself with your job, your town, your family, or even your company more strongly, it could be reflected in your name.

That's all a name is. A reflection of the self.

That's part of the irony. Everyone in JG holds the ideals of companies higher than all others.

--Eric Campbell

Martin Malvern here.

Unless it would be Martin Malvern Prep...:evil:

LOL-I think I'll stick with 'kitty'-a nic bestowed by a flamer in th UN forum-grin

I'm John Nike.
http://www.nationstates.net/images/flags/uploads/john_nlke.jpg

Being in High School...I'd be Benjamin Town Government or Benjamin Government.

U-Ny-ted Parcel Service?

Ny- UPS?

U-Ny-ted Parcel Service?

Ny- UPS?

Hmm, I wonder! :lol:

SalusaSecondus NationStates

Nah, it just doesn't sound that good.

Are you ready for this? It's pretty scary.. I would be...

Richard Super Bear

Yup

Bill Microsoft
John Standard Oil
Henry Compaq
Bob BioWare
Thomas Wizards of the Coast
Dante Football or Dante Chiefs
...
It goes on...

What would be the name of someone named Ronald who works at McDonalds?

What would be the name of someone named Ronald who works at McDonalds?

Ronald McDonald?! :P

[violet] Webmonkey :wink:

What would be the name of someone named Ronald who works at McDonalds?

Ronald McDonald?! :P

Yes...Ronald McDonald.... :shock:

Yes...Ronald McDonald.... :shock:

:?

What's so shocking about that?

I would be Cassie Seattle Pacific University (yes, I work there and am a student) but hope to someday be Cassandra Seattle Biomedical Research Institute. Gag, that's a mouthfull.

Well, I would be - Jamie Crystal Palace Football Club. :P

What would be the name of someone named Ronald who works at McDonalds?

Ronald McDonald?! :P
To be pedantic: Ronald McDonald's. ;)

]What would be the name of someone named Ronald who works at McDonalds?

Ronald McDonald?! :P
To be pedantic: Ronald McDonald's. ;)

Oh shush, [violet] Webmonkey :P

]What would be the name of someone named Ronald who works at McDonalds?

Ronald McDonald?! :P
To be pedantic: Ronald McDonald's. ;)

Ah...yes....sorry.

]What would be the name of someone named Ronald who works at McDonalds?

Ronald McDonald?! :P
To be pedantic: Ronald McDonald's. ;)

Oh shush, [violet] Webmonkey :P

[violet] NationStates, perhaps?

Oh shush, [violet] Webmonkey :P

[violet] NationStates, perhaps?

Yeah, that's probably better than [violet] Webmonkey. :P

my jobs..

robert starbucks
robert luperellos

Hmm...from what it seemed like to me in the book, you'd only be able to work full-time at one job, and your name would come from that one employer. The corporate naming convention would have to be something entirely contractural with your employer, so if you worked for Mom and Pop's Grocery, they'd likely allow you to keep your given name. With the state of things in the books, however, finding a small independent business like that would be an event. :mrgreen:

As for schools, they were generally funded by private corporations, so you'd inherit the name of the corporation instead of the school itself. If private schools existed outside corporate influence, it would be the obligation of whoever runs the school as to how students would be renamed, if at all. Likely they would be named the ones making a profit from the school.

I'd be "Michael Government," that sounds cool. :wink:

Daniel Kins.

(Sounds like a pet name!!! :oops: )

Daniel Kins.

(Sounds like a pet name!!! :oops: )

i would be Andrew WebSurfer.

I'm glad I don't live in that terrible ultracapitalist world.

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I'm glad I don't live in that terrible ultracapitalist world.

Where do you live then?

Hmm...from what it seemed like to me in the book, you'd only be able to work full-time at one job, and your name would come from that one employer.

What about Georgia Saints-Nike? There is hyphenation.

Where do you live then?

Goodpoint. The US isn't far from this, but it hasn't taken it this far.

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Kûk‡xenisi n!ok‡x'osi xno-k‡xek‡emi.-The state only exists to serve itself.
"Oppose excessive military spending, yet believe in excessive spending on junk food and plastic surgery to make all your women look like LARDASSES!"-Sino, when I criticized excessive military spending.
http://www.sulucas.com/images/steatopygia.jpg
I'm male. Note the pic of attractive women.

Where do you live then?

Goodpoint. The US isn't far from this, but it hasn't taken it this far.

Huh.....I take it you live in the US.

Hmm...from what it seemed like to me in the book, you'd only be able to work full-time at one job, and your name would come from that one employer.

What about Georgia Saints-Nike? There is hyphenation.

I forgot entirely about that. :shock: Well then, I don't know. :wink:

So far I like Robert Starbucks, Martin Malvern, and Jack Madras.

I'd be Hutch Empire (Empire State College). That's almost too cool.

8) I like it!

So far I like Robert Starbucks, Martin Malvern, and Jack Madras.

I'd be Hutch Empire (Empire State College). That's almost too cool.

8) I like it!

Actually, it's likely that your college would have a corporate sponsor, and you'd take that name. Remember the little McDonald's girl...

So far I like Robert Starbucks, Martin Malvern, and Jack Madras.

I'd be Hutch Empire (Empire State College). That's almost too cool.

8) I like it!

Hutch is your first name.... :?

hmmm....I'm not sure I want to give away my specific employer, but I'm always doing political organizing work.
I could go with Will Activist.

There was a time where it would have been Will Service Employees International Union. I guess in the world of capitalizm there would be no one with that name.

I think it's interesting that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the only church mentioned in the book. It makes sense since it's a religion started in the US and is growing quickly around the world. I got a little laugh out of it.

I think it's interesting that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the only church mentioned in the book. It makes sense since it's a religion started in the US and is growing quickly around the world. I got a little laugh out of it.

It's growing quickly?!! :shock: :shock:

Where?

I think it's interesting that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the only church mentioned in the book. It makes sense since it's a religion started in the US and is growing quickly around the world. I got a little laugh out of it.

It's growing quickly?!! :shock: :shock:

Where?

You're really shocked? Its growing around much of the world, but especially in free nations where the US influence is strong. Like New Zealand, the Philippines, and Latin America. That's why I thought it made sense for that church to be mentioned in a book where the US spreades all over. I wonder if that was intentional on Max's part, or if he just picked a church at random or for other reasons.

You're really shocked? Its growing around much of the world, but especially in free nations where the US influence is strong. Like New Zealand, the Philippines, and Latin America. That's why I thought it made sense for that church to be mentioned in a book where the US spreades all over. I wonder if that was intentional on Max's part, or if he just picked a church at random or for other reasons.

It's not big where I live (the UK nor is it big in Europe).

I'm surprised that it is growing in Latin America.

I think it's interesting that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was the only church mentioned in the book. It makes sense since it's a religion started in the US and is growing quickly around the world. I got a little laugh out of it.

It's growing quickly?!! :shock: :shock:

Where?

You're really shocked? Its growing around much of the world, but especially in free nations where the US influence is strong. Like New Zealand, the Philippines, and Latin America. That's why I thought it made sense for that church to be mentioned in a book where the US spreades all over. I wonder if that was intentional on Max's part, or if he just picked a church at random or for other reasons.Having lived in the capital city of NZ for the last 7 years and only seen 1 mormon church in that time, I don't think it's growing all that quickly

Having lived in the capital city of NZ for the last 7 years and only seen 1 mormon church in that time, I don't think it's growing all that quickly

Actually, having grown up in Mormon Central and seeing all the guys I went to high school with go all over the freaking world on missions, I can attest that the LDS church is growing and its growing all over the place. Actually, its the fastest growing church in the world right now. Probably not just because of converts, but because they multiply like freaking rabbits.

And, if you know much about the structure of the religion, you will see a lot of capitalist connections. Hell, they own a huge chunk of Coca-Cola.

And, if you know much about the structure of the religion, you will see a lot of capitalist connections. Hell, they own a huge chunk of Coca-Cola.

No, they don't. That's an urban legend. http://www.snopes.com/cokelore/mormon.asp

Actually, having grown up in Mormon Central and seeing all the guys I went to high school with go all over the freaking world on missions, I can attest that the LDS church is growing and its growing all over the place. Actually, its the fastest growing church in the world right now. Probably not just because of converts, but because they multiply like freaking rabbits.

It's still extremely small compared to the Catholic Church though! :D

Islam is the fastest growing religion, actually.

Islam is the fastest growing religion, actually.

Yes, it will be bigger than Christianity in about 40 years time.

Ahh, yes, I need to correct myself. The Church of Latter Day Saints is the fastest growing religion in the Western Hemisphere, or it was as of 2 years ago.

Darn the world and its tendancy to change when I stop paying attention to details.

Ahh, yes, I need to correct myself. The Church of Latter Day Saints is the fastest growing religion in the Western Hemisphere, or it was as of 2 years ago.

I thought Islam was the fastest growing in the Western Hemisphere as well.... :?

Actually, due to the fact three of my siblings are now Mormons, I can say that it's definitely growing in the UK. I couldn't do it... like my tea and alcohol too much ;)

Actually, due to the fact three of my siblings are now Mormons, I can say that it's definitely growing in the UK. I couldn't do it... like my tea and alcohol too much ;)

Hmm, a Mormon community in the UK?! That's very strange....I didn't think that there were many at all.

So far I like Robert Starbucks, Martin Malvern, and Jack Madras.

I'd be Hutch Empire (Empire State College). That's almost too cool.

8) I like it!

Hutch is your first name.... :?

At the time of my conception, my parents closest friend was a guy named Hutchinson (yep, first name); his nickname, which is all he ever used, was "Hutch".

Ever see the old TV cop show, Starsky and Hutch?
Nah, didn't think so.

Actually, due to the fact three of my siblings are now Mormons, I can say that it's definitely growing in the UK. I couldn't do it... like my tea and alcohol too much ;)

Hmm, a Mormon community in the UK?! That's very strange....I didn't think that there were many at all.

Most of the mormons are "missionaries" from the US who come here for no other purpose than to bother people.

At the time of my conception, my parents closest friend was a guy named Hutchinson (yep, first name); his nickname, which is all he ever used, was "Hutch".

That's kinda nice, naming your child after your best friend. :D

I'd be...Francis Chuck's. :roll:

Last Christmas, my (Mormon) neighbors gave a DVD about Christmas. At the end was a short featurette about, "...if you want more information on the Mormon Church, contact your local Church, or call one of these toll-free numbers...". Then, there were a series of numbers, for the US, for Australia, for the UK, and then...for Ireland? I wonder how much recruiting they get done there.

If I was by some extreme circumstance a Mormon, I certainly wouldn't want to be in Ireland. 400 years ago my ancestors travelled from England to Ireland to steal Catholic land. Then there was a peasent uprising, and they were stuck in Ireland, so they quickly converted (back in England, the family was hardline Methodist) to Catholicism. To this day we're still Catholic.

Seriously, I won't be converting soon...in fact, I even considered the path of priesthood. That would make me...Francis Vatican? Francis Church?

Seriously, I won't be converting soon...in fact, I even considered the path of priesthood. That would make me...Francis Vatican? Francis Church?

Good for you! :D

I hope, if you decide to become a Priest, that you do well at it, sticking by all the rules that Priests should stick by.

Seriously, I won't be converting soon...in fact, I even considered the path of priesthood. That would make me...Francis Vatican? Francis Church?

Good for you! :D

I hope, if you decide to become a Priest, that you do well at it, sticking by all the rules that Priests should stick by.

Seriously, I won't be converting soon...in fact, I even considered the path of priesthood. That would make me...Francis Vatican? Francis Church?

Good for you! :D

I hope, if you decide to become a Priest, that you do well at it, sticking by all the rules that Priests should stick by.

I would be Chris City-Surf :| :oops:

I would be Chris City-Surf :| :oops:

I would be Chris City-Surf :| :oops:

Hmm, it would seem that we both had a problem posting!