What kind of a name is Contaginon for a Palace?

GhengisFarb™ · November 14, 2002, 07:13

Seriously, would you want to stay in a palace named Contaginon? We need to discuss and decide on a more suitable name for our Forbidden Palace site.

Arnelos · November 14, 2002, 07:20

Especially since Contaginon is OPD's misspelling (remember the Gazette article about that

) for "Contagion", which means disease or epidemic... (he named it at the same time as he named "Bacteria"

)

Alternatively, "Contagion Theory" was a sociological theory developed by Sigmund Freud and others which asserted that rioting crowds (in their opinion) acted entirely irrationally and that the irrationality of crowd behavior spread "like a disease"... The theory is wrong, of course, but that's beside the point.

So, take your pick, our palace either stands for:

1. Poor spelling
2. Disease
3. Rioting

While this may be appropriate for the former Persian centre of commerce and trade, it's now been an Apolytonian occupied city for some time and deserves a better name.

GhengisFarb™ · November 14, 2002, 07:59

Name proposals:
Aggopolis (After Aggie)
Luxor Palace(Egyptian AND connotes the fact that we took this area for its two luxuries)

For the following poll of choices for new names, I propose that any name suggestion must have TWO citizens other than the one who first proposed it express their support for the name in order for it to be placed on the poll.

Donegeal · November 14, 2002, 08:03

It could be our "Forbidden City".

E_T · November 14, 2002, 08:03

After the Persian War, I had wanted to name one of those cities Aggopolis, so I wouls call that a second.

E_T

Arnelos · November 14, 2002, 08:16

"WhereItsAt"

'cause that's where it's at

-------------------------

Yeah, I know...

Still, it's fitting.

GhengisFarb™ · November 14, 2002, 08:35

Quote:

Originally posted by Arnelos
"WhereItsAt"

'cause that's where it's at

-------------------------

Yeah, I know...

Still, it's fitting.

We have too many silly named cities like Here It Is, Port Where Its At, and Its A Pizza already.

roadcage · November 14, 2002, 08:39

The Forbidden City

DAVOUT · November 14, 2002, 08:39

I recall that Aggie refused that his name be given to a city; he said that he was enough honored by the glory of our armies, which is extreme modesty on top of extreme pride.

I suggest for the very specific case of Aggie that we make a thread titled ARC DE TRIOMPHE (Ghengis will not like it, I know), with only the name of Aggie, the terms he served as SMC, and the list of all towns conquered by armies under his command. The following sentence would be engraved : From Apolytonia, in recognition of services rendered. The thread would be closed and mentionned on the first page of the directory.

GhengisFarb™ · November 14, 2002, 08:53

Quote:

Originally posted by DAVOUT
I recall that Aggie refused that his name be given to a city; he said that he was enough honored by the glory of our armies, which is extreme modesty on top of extreme pride.

I suggest for the very specific case of Aggie that we make a thread titled ARC DE TRIOMPHE (Gengis will not like it, I know), with only the name of Aggie, the terms he served as SMC, and the list of all towns conquered by armies under his command. The following sentence would be engraved : From Apolytonia, in recognition of services rendered. The thread would be closed and mentionned on the first page of the directory.

That sounds good, (Who told the Frenchie he could have a good idea?

This should be looked into..............) you should do it.

Arnelos · November 14, 2002, 08:55

Quote:

Originally posted by GhengisFarb

That sounds good, (Who told the Frenchie he could have a good idea?

This should be looked into..............) you should do it.

Wow, you called him a Frenchie rather than a Frog. DAVOUT, he obviously really respects you

(though he DOES call our French worker corps "Frenchies" as well...)

GhengisFarb™ · November 14, 2002, 09:31

I never call Frenchies Frogs, that's degrading to them.

Actually, since our civ subjicated the French one and has domesticated them we should refer to them as "Toadies".

DAVOUT · November 14, 2002, 09:57

Quote:

Originally posted by GhengisFarb
subjicated

This qualifies for our next interview on the way to increase the number of mispellings.

E_T · November 14, 2002, 09:59

Quote:

Originally posted by GhengisFarb
I never call Frenchies Frogs, that's degrading to them.

Actually, since our civ subjicated the French one and has domesticated them we should refer to them as "Toadies".

Wart are you talking about here, naming them something like that would be in-ribbiting.....

Although they might JUMP at the name......

E_T

E_T · November 14, 2002, 11:11

The Summer Palace

E_T

GodKing · November 14, 2002, 16:21

Bob's Bar and Grill
Disney Land
Pub & Grub
Duff Brewery
Gotham City
Metropolis

There were lots of good ideas published about 6 weeks ago... wonder how far back they might be.

GhengisFarb™ · November 14, 2002, 16:37

Quote:

Originally posted by DAVOUT

This qualifies for our next interview on the way to increase the number of mispellings.

That didn't improve my opinion of Frenchies, you know.

Why is all mustard in French? French's, Grey Poop On, etc.?

DAVOUT · November 14, 2002, 18:26

Quote:

Originally posted by GhengisFarb

That didn't improve my opinion of Frenchies, you know.

Why is all mustard in French? French's, Grey Poop On, etc.?

I would be happy if it would help improving your spelling.

As for your opinion of Frenchies, I did not notice you had. All what I heard till now are overused prejudices.

realpolitic · November 14, 2002, 18:49

Contagion is a great name for a civ that has been as imperialistic as ours,

but considering how many civs we've destroyed, maybe a better name would be Ebola

.

Hot Mustard · November 14, 2002, 18:54

WhereFPAt

GhengisFarb™ · November 14, 2002, 18:55

Quote:

Originally posted by DAVOUT

I would be happy if it would help improving your spelling.

As for your opinion of Frenchies, I did not notice you had. All what I heard till now are overused prejudices.

Clarification:

Not REAL Frenchies, just Civ3Demo game Frenchies.

mrmitchell · November 14, 2002, 19:18

I'm holding on my promise to try to name a city for Duddha:

Rename it to "El Duderino."

Please? Or how about "Where the Pizza is at through the Port"?
I know! We can name it Triscuit!
Or Anime, after all the people who have Anime pics as their custom avatars(?).

Andreiguy · November 14, 2002, 20:39

Agudo (in spanish - "sharp" ... the projection of banana power...think sword))

or

Excalibur (oooh. Simply reeks of majesty.)

Whatever - as long as it's a nice, assertive, Apolytonian name.

Vlad Antlerkov · November 14, 2002, 20:47

Tribute To The Greatest City.

If you're a Tenacious D fan, you'll get the reference.

Not sure if the name'll fit, though...

nz_upy · November 14, 2002, 22:33

I second "El Duderino".
May the ARE live on.

Kloreep · November 15, 2002, 00:11

Quote:

Originally posted by nz_upy
I second "El Duderino".

I third.

Togas · November 15, 2002, 01:43

Can we name our Forbidden City something exotic and powerful. Something that truely fits our nation's theme.

I dunno. Maybe "Banana City" or "Bananopolis" might be better fits.

--Togas

Arnelos · November 15, 2002, 15:44

I second Togas' suggestion of Bananapolis. I had actually considered suggesting this myself, but decided on another name instead

GhengisFarb™ · November 15, 2002, 16:16

Current Suggestions and Status
Although, there's no guarantee the powers that be will recognize this thread or its suggestions.

Poll Choices
El Duderino (Is an official choice, was nominated and received 2 seconds)

Potential Choices
Aggopolis (Nominated and 1 second)
The Forbidden City (Nominated and 1 second)
Bannapolis (Nominated and 1 second)

The Following have been suggested but no one supports them
Luxor Palace
The Summer Palace
Bob's Bar and Grill
Disney Land
Pub & Grub
Duff Brewery
Gotham City
Metropolis
Ebola
WhereFPAt
Where the Pizza is at through the Port (Part 3 of the Where are our Brains series)
Triscuit
Excalibur
Tribute To The Greatest City
Banana City
Anime

Nimitz · November 16, 2002, 11:45

How about Apolyton Nova, maybe it'll get support?