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Minneapolismark
01-15-2011, 06:51 AM
I was reading a discussion elsewhere about renaming Wegener's Granulomatosis because Dr. Wegener was a Nazi. Although I think it appropriate that an icky disease has an icky name from an icky guy, it got me thinking. So here are a few of my attempts to come up with totally innocuous and politically correct names to use if the medical profession renames Wegener's. These are designed to not upset anyone:

1. Mr. Roger's Neighborhood Disease
2. Teletubbies Disease
3. Barney the Dinosaur Disease
4. Care Bear Disease
5. Warm and Cuddly Disease

Any other suggestions?

Sangye
01-15-2011, 06:56 AM
ROTFL That's hilarious Mark. I'll add: Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows Disease.

Minneapolismark
01-15-2011, 06:57 AM
I like it!!!!!

drz
01-15-2011, 06:58 AM
I was reading a discussion elsewhere about renaming Wegener's Granulomatosis because Dr. Wegener was a Nazi. Although I think it appropriate that an icky disease has an icky name from an icky guy, it got me thinking. So here are a few of my attempts to come up with totally innocuous and politically correct names to use if the medical profession renames Wegener's. These are designed to not upset anyone:

1. Mr. Roger's Neighborhood Disease
2. Teletubbies Disease
3. Barney the Dinosaur Disease
4. Care Bear Disease
5. Warm and Cuddly Disease

Any other suggestions?

Thanks for the chuckle. You must be feeling better!!

Minneapolismark
01-15-2011, 07:00 AM
I do think Barney the Dinosaur is a good mascot because he sounds like his nose is plugged up.

elephant
01-15-2011, 08:31 AM
How about squeaky, slimey, sneaky snake disease? LOL! Love them all!

Jack
01-15-2011, 08:55 AM
Anyone who is interested in Wegener's background should read - http://chestjournal.chestpubs.org/content/132/3/739.full
To my mind his actions were a little questionable, but I am not in favour of making changes to satisfy politically correct dogma.

pberggren1
01-15-2011, 09:19 AM
At least he is the one that put the pieces together.

ScreaminMeanie
01-15-2011, 10:10 AM
I vote we call it Jabberwockosis. The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!

elephant
01-15-2011, 12:19 PM
I like that Jabberwockosis!

ScreaminMeanie
01-15-2011, 12:25 PM
It made sense to me - WG is menacing and nonsensical at the same time!

LisaMarie
01-15-2011, 01:20 PM
how about the unpredicable menece...as a new nick name....if we rename it just think of all the confusion it would cause us pred heads...LOL

Minneapolismark
01-15-2011, 04:00 PM
Giant Booger disease

Minneapolismark
01-15-2011, 04:08 PM
Tickle me Elmo Disease
Bert and Ernie atosis
Strawberry shortcake disease

dunkie2202
01-15-2011, 05:47 PM
Pred Head Disease Or Road Rage on Steriods

Sangye
01-16-2011, 01:52 AM
It's a Wonderful Life Disease

vincelv
01-16-2011, 05:34 AM
i think it should be called moonfacechemotosis.... LOL

me2
01-19-2011, 04:12 PM
Itsux Rhuemawhutnow?

BrianR
01-19-2011, 04:32 PM
Itsux Rhuemawhutnow?

Very clever me2. Now we're going somewhere! Hammy - time to weigh in. Geoff?

Hammy8241
01-19-2011, 06:24 PM
Certainly any renaming should be one which is easier to pronounce!

Can’t really come up with anything particularly profound or funny just now. but try:

Whatheuckdoesthatmean ailment

Fatmenoimonpred syndrome

Outsidegoodinsidebad disorder

Nomorehouseholdchoresforme malady

Itswhyihaveinsurance complaint

Wegiisforlifenotjustchristmas disease

Ayecanyousaythatagain pain

Sangye
01-20-2011, 01:45 AM
OMG Hammy you are one of the funniest people I know. I particularly loved Outsidegoodinside bad disorder and Wegsisforlifenotjustchristmas disease. ROTFL... :lol::lol:

elephant
01-20-2011, 04:33 AM
Hammy very funny you really should be a comedy writer for TV sitcom.