I have no excuse. I didn’t Google “Cannibalistic Nerd” before I named my blog that. Why? Because I didn’t think to. Why? Because I live in a world where the words “cannibal” and “nerd” just aren’t usually in the same sentence. As someone who’s been accused (by Tom) of “loving” serial killers, I also either should have heard of him and this nickname, and/or known better and searched to make sure there were no serial killers with the nickname. Because these are the kinds of things I do worry about and look up. Why I failed myself this time is beyond me.
I had planned on putting a link to him, but it’s terribly upsetting (seriously), so I decided against it. But I’ve given you the key to finding him. Just look up “cannibal nerd,” like I didn’t.
So, I have a blog that happens to kind of share a nickname with a serial killer. What’s a girl to do? A pros and cons list, duh.
PROS:
- He also had lots of other nicknames, which were more popular than “Cannibal Nerd.” Eventually, if we can’t allow overlap for serial killer nicknames, there will be no way to name blogs anymore.
- Inevitably, someone would have gotten that nickname. At least it’s over with.
- “Cannibal Nerd” isn’t exactly like “Cannibalistic Nerd.” Although, cannibal_nerd is my exact Twitter name.
- I like how “Cannibalistic Nerd” sounds! It has a nice rhythm to it. It’s got a great beat and you can dance to it.
- I didn’t MEAN to do it. This is why I named my blog Cannibalistic Nerd.
- I already named it that. To name it something else requires some minimal effort and I am quite lazy.
- He’s dead.
CONS:
- I named my blog after a serial killer.
- He’s like the worst one in Japan. Everybody hated him.
- He somehow got the “nerd” part of his nickname because of his huge collection of porn. Bad porn. I’ll just leave it at that.
- If I ever become a serial killer, I don’t want everyone getting confused.
- If I ever get murdered by a serial killer, I don’t want everyone thinking I had it coming.
What does everyone think? Should I change the name? Here’s a brainstorm on possible other names:
Carrie the Pen Gripper
Buffalo Quill
Blog of Sam
The Mad Blogger of Kingsberry Run
Blogston Strangler
I Hate Prostitutes
Ted Bundy
Thoughts?
I’m personally leaning towards Blogston strangler or I hate prostitutes!
Check and check. I’m not seeing any issues with either of those.
I would definitely put “I named my blog after a serail killer” on the “pro” side.
I suppose it does make for a good story at the Thanksgiving table.
How about Killy McKillerston?
I don’t know, Amy. That sounds a little violent.
Keep the name. It could be a running joke.
Good point, and there’s no better running joke than a serial killer running joke. A serial serial killer joke.
Ooops…at least he’s dead. I like the Mad Blogger of Kingsberry Run.
He’s dead, but his damn nickname lives on. I could also go with “The Mad Butcher of Kingsbloggy Run.” I’ll flip a coin.
I like the name as-is, but if you’re leaning toward changing it, “I hate prostitutes” is definitely an eye-catcher.
I’m leaning toward keeping the name. I worry I Hate Prostitutes may limit the topics I can write about. There’s only so much you can write about hating prostitutes before you have to go do something about it.
Oooo, good call. I mean, then you have to deal with lye, it’s dirty and you don’t know where the prostitutes been so you want to use gloves, and you can’t use the SAME pair of gloves because someone might notice.
::sigh::
You and me = same page.
LOL I love the turn this discussion has taken….but why not name it psychotic grapefruit….it’s random and theres no way of copying…anything! Besides a psychotic grapefruit? Who will see that one comming!
Very interesting. Maybe I’ll reserve “Psychotic Grapefruit” for a band name. Or, if I become a serial killer, my signature could be to leave a grapefruit at the scene, thus forcing the nickname.
It’s nice to see you keep your options open!
As with all blogposts, the comments rival the post.
I love all the ideas here,t he comments kill me.
I’m a nerd, who loves kittles, and though this name seems so right here, I’d have to go with
Skittish killer.
Nice! Although I really do hope that someday there will be a real serial killer with the nickname “Skittish Killer” because his M.O. would be very entertaining, I’m sure. He’s just not sure of himself and leaves notes at the crime scene about what he could have done better.
I think the fact that you’ve named your blog the same as a notorious Japanese serial killer just goes to show that you are very multi-cultural. Totally in the pro list.
I think I’ll go with that – I’m multi-culti!
LOL @ Skittish Killer….I have this image of him sneaking up on someone and when they turn and around and say boo, he runs away. XD
If I’m ever attacked by a serial killer, I hopes it’s the Skittish Killer, because that’s who I would have the best chance with.