Re: Bakanohana II?

[Faux Baka <teague-family@worldnet.att.net>]

>Even though I don't plan to join in the hoshitori contest -- I mean, 
>that's a guy thang -- I agree there can only be one Bakanohana; 
>Baka 2 would be 2 confusing for the Sumo List masses.  
                                                        --Faux Baka

>I beg to differ. I am not a "guy", and I have been in almost every
>hoshitori contest from it's inception. I think we may have more female
>lurkers here than you suspect. I find the hoshitori contest great fun,
>in spite of my appalling performances of the last year or so.
                                                        --Kiritsubaki
(Marian Frueh)

>Where would you have gotten the idea that the hoshitori contest was a guy
>thing?
>Anyway, I have been filled with a desire to eliminate the notion that I am
>a guy from all the lists that I belong to.  So let me announce that Elin is
>a woman's name.  Thanks for letting me clear that up,
                                                        --Elin Melchior

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My humblest apologies for suggesting the hoshitori 
is "a guy thang."  This seems to have offended a few 
members who don't consider themselves guys.  This 
is what happens when levity is deemed more important
than political correct-mess.  Picture me foot-in-mouf.

I feel even more chagrined implying I would never-ever 
join the hoshitori before I actually knew what it was.  
Never say never.  If pretzels and beer is involved, I may 
have to swallow my words along with the pretzels and 
beer.

I admit to being creeped out by the idea of "female 
lurkers," so kudos to Elin for officially separating 
herself from said category.  Ideally though, it would be
hoped we are all "one of the guys" as far as the List 
is concerned.  It's great to find a place where others 
express fascination with and support of sumo.  I've 
already learned lots of new stuff from members that 
will make following the next basho even more fun.

Lastly, I'm still mulling over the name change from 
BAKANOHANA. Thanks to those who have made 
suggestions. I also like BAKANONAMI.  Before 
committing to a new name, is there a way I can find 
out if it has already been taken?  I would hate to put 
anyone else through John Erlandsson's "Met My 
Doppleganger" experience.
                                                Regards,
                                                Faux Bakanohana