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VOTE for your fave Halloween name change in our poll |
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This poll is now closed and you can find out who won here
well we all know youre filthy...
and its perfectly obvious that I am a LAYDEE, even says it on my private eye subscription so it must be true.
im pretty filthy at times too tho, but dont tell anyone, might shock them what with me being so respectable an all
and its perfectly obvious that I am a LAYDEE, even says it on my private eye subscription so it must be true.
im pretty filthy at times too tho, but dont tell anyone, might shock them what with me being so respectable an all
nah, last years winner was shaunofthethread
no, I'm filthy...you're a lay-dee!
i am filthy. (and do you mean that nappies are dull, or i am?)
i didnt even know there was a shortlist but then again my pooter has been on the blink so maybe i missed it
i would have voted for hecate aswell especially as i had a severed hand in the namechange
xx ei xx
i would have voted for hecate aswell especially as i had a severed hand in the namechange
xx ei xx
are you the more prosaic Nappies usually?
im not sure about the lady thing tho... i like it and i dont. i like getting to refer to my dear beloved bloke as lord. his lordship is somewhat tickled too, sarky git.
[talks to self, happily]
[talks to self, happily]
RottenOtter gets my vote
To see the prizes click here
so whats the otters prize gonna be? a beheaded otter perhaps?
I can't even get to it by the link from this thread...
MN are keeping this poll a pretty big secret aren't they?
Is there any way you can actually get to it other than by the link from this thread?
Is there any way you can actually get to it other than by the link from this thread?My favourite is ChildrenOfTheCornSilk.
I don't recognise any of those ones.
I want to vote for Hatrickortreat which is so simple and the best 'segue' (sp?) from normal name to hallowe'eny name.
I want to vote for Hatrickortreat which is so simple and the best 'segue' (sp?) from normal name to hallowe'eny name.
ThreadieKrueger
NightoftheLivingThread
<vote early vote often>
NightoftheLivingThread
<vote early vote often>
ThreadieKrueger
NightofTheLivingThread Both Threadworm I think.
NightofTheLivingThread Both Threadworm I think.
Agree some really good ones have been missed, but had they entered the competition? Were they on the list - I didn't look at it.
was it? 
<whispers to kerry>
petercushion is last years.
petercushion is last years.
My vote is for Hecate.
then PeterCushion
refuse to select anything else. Especilly ones from LAST YEAR.
then PeterCushion
refuse to select anything else. Especilly ones from LAST YEAR.
gentlegarotter for this one but I would have voted for hecatetheirbrains had she been there 
I know I'm way too late, but whaddya think?
PeterCushion should win
Well, I loved Cremolatorium and Screemie, neither on the shortlist.
Is ShowofBloodyandSeveredHands not posting this year?
And if Ghosty and CD are eligible, why not ThreadyKrueger?
PeterCushion is genius
Is ShowofBloodyandSeveredHands not posting this year?
And if Ghosty and CD are eligible, why not ThreadyKrueger?
PeterCushion is genius
Thanks for the support daisy, at least someone recognises true genius when they see it
Ghosty: I actually laughed out loud when I saw your name.
Then I thought if Ghosty is on it why aren't I, I'm a witch then I remembered thats its just a bit of fun and then LOL again but at myself that time
I am so happy with the hats. its like having an old friend back.
<<makes note to get out more>>
Then I thought if Ghosty is on it why aren't I, I'm a witch
then I remembered thats its just a bit of fun and then LOL again but at myself that time I am so happy with the hats. its like having an old friend back.
<<makes note to get out more>>
<gasp> What do you mean, just Ghosty???
<<hugs tooscaredtothink>>
<<hugs tooscaredtothink>>
Damn
Fix
Fix
I vote for Hecate - and if they ignore me then Ghosty for her pure genius .
Although how i didn't get picked i just don't know.
Fix
- and if they ignore me then Ghosty for her pure genius .Although how i didn't get picked i just don't know
.Fix
Can't vote as names are all too gory.(not that we're given much to choose from! grrr) Ghosty is just uh, Ghosty.
Yes, people said rubbish list last year as well, I think it is offensive to those who are on it
why not me
thank fuck somebody finally noticed my misspelling of fletcher [fgrin]
PMSL at Justine's buck-passing
<<wipes a tear from her eye as she realises she has never made an MN list in 6 and a half years 
>>
>>I am overwhelmed that I made the list ... hee hee hee ... I put myself forward saying I namechanged with a twist, the twist being I haven't namechanged
, fully expecting to be ignored ... aw, gee, thanks MNHQ yeah mine is fab too
thank you LL,
would go with petercushion though.
used to love him in hammer house
thank you LL,
would go with petercushion though.
used to love him in hammer house
oh now, come on, that list is rubbish!
Hecate isn't on it and more to the point neither am I and my name is FAB!
Hecate isn't on it and more to the point neither am I and my name is FAB!
I'm sure you meant to say rubbish list apart from mine lapin.
I like Gentlegarotter best.
I like Gentlegarotter best.
I just wanted to post a halloween smiley, I think there are some names missing from the short list but I still voted.
vinegartit's (where should the apostrophe be pedants?) is one of my favourite name changes but PeterCushion is inspired too.
RUBBISH list (no offence to those on it but there were some fab ones! Hecate AND her sister both had great names.
but there were some fab ones! Hecate AND her sister both had great names.I wholeheartedly agree with all the beautiful, intelligent and wonderful posters on this thread.
You know, the ones who liked my name.
You know, the ones who liked my name.
I love that Ghosty's name made the list. Quite right too.
I reckon they pick them out of a hat. Oh a hat like this
I reckon they pick them out of a hat. Oh a hat like this
I think mine is best too adad what is wrong with everyone?!?!?!
You are scaring me now!
Interloper?
ewwww norma - too coarse
Jackie I i always vote your name the best although Nappies rings my bell
Gentle Otter hmmm good name for an interloper
Jackie I i always vote your name the best although Nappies rings my bell
Gentle Otter hmmm good name for an interloper
Hecate Hecate Hecate
<wierdy stalker emoticon>
<am not a real stalker btw>
<wierdy stalker emoticon>
<am not a real stalker btw>
I like Jackieno's name - also loving the new smilies
lol at felcher, Norma. <<appreciative grin>>
fullmoonfiend is my halloween name, as it happens. I found it 4 years ago. But liked it enough to stay this way...
fullmoonfiend is my halloween name, as it happens. I found it 4 years ago. But liked it enough to stay this way...
Last yeah all the smilies became witchs...we didn't need the h...twas much easier.
I know the Christmas ones were [fsmile] etc.
I know the Christmas ones were [fsmile] etc.
I heart all of your names.
And why does the short list have to be soooooo short?
You could make it longer
And why does the short list have to be soooooo short?
You could make it longer
Kerrymum your name is great this year, you should have been on that list too
[[http://www.mumsnet.com/Polls/Halloween last year]
bodycolder - did you enter? Yours has been my favourite that i've seen around (presuming you are normally Noddyholder?)
hats, ladies, hats !!!!!
please use them otherwise they might not let us have them again.
I can't be the only one who likes them
please use them otherwise they might not let us have them again.
I can't be the only one who likes them
I was going to vote for threadworm but....wasnt it the same as last year??
And as for mine.... I think it must just be too long. That's why you're not there too dragon. Fingers get worn down by typing it.
Love the red one
And as for mine.... I think it must just be too long. That's why you're not there too dragon. Fingers get worn down by typing it.
Love the red one
(Mind those stairs, Kerry, you might break a leg...)
I don't think Hecate's name is one of the best actually.
I absolutely positively CANNOT BELIEVE THAT HECATE DIDN'T MAKE THE FINAL CUT?????!!!!!!
THUD
THUD
THUD
Kerry falls down the stairs in a heap of incredulity.
THUD
THUD
THUD
Kerry falls down the stairs in a heap of incredulity.
<<sulk>>
I wanna be entered for something and win for once.
I will use my axe on the lot of ya.....do none of you realise what a week I have had.......
<<<strops off swiping axe indiscriminately at MNHQ>>>
I wanna be entered for something and win for once.
I will use my axe on the lot of ya.....do none of you realise what a week I have had.......
<<<strops off swiping axe indiscriminately at MNHQ>>>
WickerCam: Have a hat
I love the green ones.
I love the green ones.
Mrs Weasley you've made my post look all bald now
I'm so happy. <<strokes lovely lovely hat>>
Thank you MNHQ
'scuse me, MNHQ - see earlier post. Will shut up moaning and vote if bribed with prize draw for voters (and I bet I am not alone)
Lol at Justine, Geraldine's inbox will implode
I was on the list last year and only got one vote
Thanks Custy
Loads of people refused to vote just because their bezzie favourite name wasn't on the list
I was on the list last year and only got one vote
Thanks Custy
Loads of people refused to vote just because their bezzie favourite name wasn't on the list
well grr
<sharpens fangs>
<sharpens fangs>
oooh how exciting!
<rubs bloody hands>
<rubs bloody hands>
Am I the only one who thinks GentleGarotter sounds outrageously kinky?
--And a lot like fun--
--And a lot like fun--
"tis the same every year"
Well, no, I think you usually wait until the actual closing date...
Well, no, I think you usually wait until the actual closing date...
Good name, JustScream!
Have to say, even though I'm on the shortlist (thank you), I liked Cremolatorium.
), I liked Cremolatorium.I vote for Cremolatorium and Peter Cushion
we have to mooooaaaannnnn ......it's Halloween <cackles>
Oh stop your moaning, tis the same every year . <<Mutters darkly... we won't bloomin well have a poll/comp next year if you carry on like this>>
Now, despite the critics, we think the names on the short list are truly inspired - except for Ghosty's perhaps but you gotta admit it's funny. There were indeed lots more that could have made it on but we're never going to all agree so can we just get on and vote (or alternatively contact geraldine@mumsnet.com if you're truly outraged).
Happy halloween!
. <<Mutters darkly... we won't bloomin well have a poll/comp next year if you carry on like this>> Now, despite the critics, we think the names on the short list are truly inspired - except for Ghosty's perhaps but you gotta admit it's funny. There were indeed lots more that could have made it on but we're never going to all agree so can we just get on and vote (or alternatively contact geraldine@mumsnet.com if you're truly outraged).
Happy halloween!
Though it is only funny f you know thst Peter Cushing is one of the famous British horror actors
more here
more here
have voted grudgingly.
Agree lots clever ones missing.
People's choice i think.
Agree lots clever ones missing.
People's choice i think.
Good point, well made CountessD - gerry@mumsnet's your girl (geraldine@mumsnet.com)
Tis HumphreyCushion's halloween name.
I like simple yet punny, me...
I like simple yet punny, me...
Who is Peter Cushion?
I would like to point out that I have a far, far better Harry Potter name than Dumbledore's Girl (yes I'm a pedant and do correct nicknames too thank you very much)
I am not wearing it at the moment though .. the Harry Potter name that is
I am not wearing it at the moment though .. the Harry Potter name that is
I like the "thread" one. Got my vote. Peter Cushion should have been in there though, that's great.
I have returned to my old name in protest. There MNHQ, bet that's put the wind up you eh.
I have returned to my old name in protest. There MNHQ, bet that's put the wind up you eh.
Booo I am not in the list 
petercushions the best name
the "living thread" one reminds me of last years winner shaun of the thread
deffo for peter
the "living thread" one reminds me of last years winner shaun of the thread
deffo for peter
ahem
If ghosty is in there then so should I be
If ghosty is in there then so should I be
I think your name change is wicked vinegar
loving the halloween smileys.
I voted, but do agree that some good names were missed.
Have grudgingly registered my vote. Pah.
Not voted for any of them sorry, their were far better ones than that ( no offence to chosen few!) that you could have picked, Hecate for one, Vinergarghhhh for another.
humbug
humbug
@ Ghosty!you're going to have to have "the people's choice"
hecate and peter cushion need prizes too
hecate and peter cushion need prizes too
Every HQ needs their fall-guy, and MNHQ's no different .
.Will flaming torches do?
If ever there were a subject on which MN should seize their pitchforks...
That is a rubbish shortlist, loads of good ones missing including mine
well have begrudgingly voted
Doh! I only just got PeterCushion!!! Yes- its v good
[Geraldine rushes to put her 'out of office until after Xmas, please address any complaints to justine@mumsnet.com' on email]
hmmm, not happy with it yourself then Justine?
About the all-round disgrace that it.
Well done to those on the shortlist.
There are some very clever names missing though.
There are some very clever names missing though.
Hear hear! Do let geraldine@mumsnet.com know.
gentlegattoter is pretty inspired though <admits grudgingly>
It's a disgrace all round.
Can this be followed by a Harry Potter appreciation name change competition which I expect to win? Thanks!
(My fav is actually on the list, but in last place at the mo.)
(My fav is actually on the list, but in last place at the mo.)
Erm excuse me me but you don't spell CharleeInChains G.H.O.S.T.Y!
Cheated, cheated i tells ya!
Cheated, cheated i tells ya!
Have voted, but would like to unofficially vote for Hecate cause her Halloween name is fantastic and should be on the shortlist
I thought bumperlicious's bloodystumperlicious was inspired and it's a travesty that she isn't on the shortlist
.....and that some of the neglected names are more inspired than some of those on your shortlist, albeit not belonging to (how to say this diplomatically) more <ahem> prolific posters
.....and that some of the neglected names are more inspired than some of those on your shortlist, albeit not belonging to (how to say this diplomatically) more <ahem> prolific posters
arf @ ghosty's 'effort'
Nightofthelivingthread is class.
Nightofthelivingthread is class.
None of the ones I wanted to vote for are on there [sulk] - and having refused to name change I am definitely not biased
If Alexia comes up with a similarly glittering prize for someone randomly chosen from amongst those who vote, I might be persuaded to get off the fence.
If Alexia comes up with a similarly glittering prize for someone randomly
chosen from amongst those who vote, I might be persuaded to get off the fence.PeterCushion's brilliant - Goodness knows why it wasn't on the shortlist - do address all complaints on that one to helen@mumsnet.com. Thanks.
Ooh, it's like the ITV phone vote scandal all over again.
ah poo, I wanted to vote for HumphreyCushion's one...PeterCushion
And Hecate!
And Hecate!
Yes you can complain to the same address about that too!
"MNHQ will do a shortlist of our favourites on Mon 27 Oct, and put up a poll for you to vote for your favourite from the shortlist."
Any complaints about the shortlist folks should be addressed to geraldine@mumsnet.com. Thanks .
. it's a FIIIIIIIIIX<flounces>
Er, is this not a bit premature given that the closing date for entries is today??
Surely its a fix, its must be if i am not on it!
i think ghosty cheated with that name 'change' !
hecatemybrains
We are all such ego maniacs you will be hard pushed to get any votes fromk those not on the list !
!What's her name?
How did Hecate not get shortlisted?!?!?
After lengthy arguments discussions among the judges, here it is, the name change shortlist. Vote for your favourite here, the poll closes on Halloween (natch) and we'll let you know what the winner will receive once Alexia's come up with a suitably glittering prize
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