Hi John,

John Nitrox wrote:
>
*snip*
...Well, if the AFS can
> assign new common names to fish so can the NEDs, and as NED Satrap with
> plenipotentiary powers of the NED Imperial Potentate of common fish naming
> the common name changes are as follows:
>
>          Hereafter, the Ling  will be called the Bjorn Jensen after its
> wisdom in traveling from North Atlantic waters to warm tropical waters.  In
> recompense to Bob, the Nassau Grouper will be called the Ling Grouper.  In
> hopes of peace between the two great denizens (Strike and the triggerfish)
> of the South Pacific, the Titan Triggerfish will be called the Strike
> Triggerfish (sorry I don't have power over scientific names, Strike).  The
> Rainbow Parrotfish will be called the Johnson Parrotfish.  The Shortfin
> Mako Shark, known for its speed, is now the Bell Shark  The Bluehead Wrasse
> will be the Crusty Wrasse in honor of the many attractive females it
> travels with, and the Queen Angelfish will be the Viv Angelfish on account
> of its good looks and since the name is available (see above).  And
> finally, the Sandtiger Shark is now the Bevelhimer Shark because it changes
> names (scientific and otherwise) more often than most people change underwear.
>
>          Like most powerful officials, I'm not above being bribed so if
> you're unsatisfied with your fish or haven't been issued a fish we can
> discuss it over a beer, your shout.  :-)   BTW, the URL where the AFS
> article can be downloaded
> is:  http://www.fisheries.org/fisheries/fishery.shtml
>
> DPTNST,
>
> John

I'm honored to be named after one of my favorite and most vexing fish.
Favorite because I love to watch them stream over the reef and vexing
because there are so many subspecies it's impossible for me to remember
correctly even a few.  However, I'm a bit concerned that Elmer Fudd will
have quite some pwobwem with pwonouncing that waskally name 'Cwusty
Wasse' and feel the need to discuss this over beer, my shout, of course,
but here in Dallas.  :-)  ...BTW, the 'attractive female' comments has
earned you big points around here, you waskally ole Nitwox, you.

Best wegawds to you and Bwooxie,
Cwusty Wasse