As reported by "Good Morning America" and other sources, Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee is leaving the task of naming of a highly rare baby giraffe to the general public. Sort of.
The giraffe's rarity owes to its spotlessness. No, not like Rob's arrest record or Zman's car floor -- it's stark lack of the same brown spots that its parents bear. It's the sort of thing that makes a father perk up and ask the mother where the hell she she was 15 months ago. (Sad answer: necking in another pasture.)
This adorable, spot-free giraffetus popped out on July 31.
According to Brights:
"She is the only solid-colored reticulated giraffe living anywhere on the planet."
Oh, wait... you're simply choosing from four names predetermined by the zoo. Vote before September 4 on their Facebook page if you'd like.
Your choices:
The names and their meanings in Swahili are below:
- Kipekee - Unique
- Firali - Unusual or Extraordinary
- Shakiri - She is most beautiful
- Jamella - One of great beauty
Vote today.
For posterity, here are the Top 10 Names Not Selected as Finalists for the Baby Girl Giraffe with No Spots:
10. Plain Jane
9. Spopposite
8. Rudolpha
7. Destiny (full name: Destined for Therapy)
6. Teaneck
5. Babs' Uvula
4. Uneque
3. Browntown
2. Semigazelle
1. Reticulaura
Write one of those in if you wish...
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18 comments:
i'm going to write in sea dogs. but reticulaura is pretty sweet.
Spotless seems like a good option.
I came here to make a Sea Dogs comment and am pleased to see that I was beaten to the punch.
speaking of sea doggery, has anyone seen what george washington university just renamed their teams? blue fog was right there for the taking, but they went from the colonials to the revolutionaries. bru. tal.
How revolting
I don't understand why no dc area teams use a name like washington power.
Would be a bit rich for gwu, but that team in burgundy and gold could use another name upgrade, no?
wiz should be the washington justice. play their games on the supreme court wearing all-black ‘robes’.
Rob, you said that in 1996. You were right then and right now.
Washington Commanders will be looking for a new name pronto. Which I'm glad about.
I’m aware. just reupping for a new generation of fans.
I always heard reticulating too often will make you see spots
Not bad
What's the adjective for giraffe? Cats are feline, dogs are canine, rob is sciurine ... what's a giraffe?
Neckline
messi. cot damn.
Came home from a sweaty night on the soccer field (3 nights a week during the season) and didn’t have the energy for another shower so I rinsed off in the pool. Justified it because I’m playing tennis early tomorrow morning. Dirt ball or acceptable, Gheorghies?
Also, had already taken a shower earlier in the day post workout, lawn work, head shaving.
That passes Mark.
Watching Swamp Kings. Fairly certain Jags stadium is where Urban is during most of his contributions. Irony at its best.
acceptable, for sure.
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