Help me name my stolen dog!
August 10, 2006 5:01 AM Subscribe
So, my friend and I just... uh... liberated a puppy from an abusive owner. I've decided to keep it. Help me pick a name!
We'd like a name that's keeping in the theme of how this puppy was acquired. (i.e. stealthily, at night). Cunning references to the fact that it was destined to be a food dog (I'm in Korea) would be enjoyed.
We'd like a name that's keeping in the theme of how this puppy was acquired. (i.e. stealthily, at night). Cunning references to the fact that it was destined to be a food dog (I'm in Korea) would be enjoyed.
Hot Dog?
posted by orange swan at 5:17 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by orange swan at 5:17 AM on August 10, 2006
Response by poster: While we're at it, what on earth kind of dog IS she? Here's a pic.
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 5:19 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 5:19 AM on August 10, 2006
Awwww she's a cute NE Asia mutt dog!
Um.
Dol sot.
posted by thirteenkiller at 5:25 AM on August 10, 2006
Um.
Dol sot.
posted by thirteenkiller at 5:25 AM on August 10, 2006
or Dumpling!
posted by thirteenkiller at 5:25 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by thirteenkiller at 5:25 AM on August 10, 2006
"YOINK"
posted by nineRED at 5:26 AM on August 10, 2006 [1 favorite]
posted by nineRED at 5:26 AM on August 10, 2006 [1 favorite]
Definitely Dumpling.
she's got tongue, paws up, paw pads, floppy ears and straight tail action going on! Submit to cuteoverload!
posted by By The Grace of God at 5:27 AM on August 10, 2006
she's got tongue, paws up, paw pads, floppy ears and straight tail action going on! Submit to cuteoverload!
posted by By The Grace of God at 5:27 AM on August 10, 2006
Response by poster: And, the non-screwed up link.
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 5:37 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 5:37 AM on August 10, 2006
Make sure you regularly wok the dog.
posted by toastchee at 5:39 AM on August 10, 2006 [6 favorites]
posted by toastchee at 5:39 AM on August 10, 2006 [6 favorites]
Skillychops
posted by squidfartz at 5:40 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by squidfartz at 5:40 AM on August 10, 2006
...or Mr. Biscuits.
posted by squidfartz at 5:40 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by squidfartz at 5:40 AM on August 10, 2006
Response by poster: Also relevant piece of information: The dog's a she.
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 5:41 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 5:41 AM on August 10, 2006
Manumit - "To release from slavery; to liberate from personal bondage or servitude; to free, as a slave."
...so how about "Manu-mutt"?
posted by Chunder at 5:48 AM on August 10, 2006
...so how about "Manu-mutt"?
posted by Chunder at 5:48 AM on August 10, 2006
Mandu?
posted by LunaticFringe at 5:48 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by LunaticFringe at 5:48 AM on August 10, 2006
Ah... it's a she... how about "Liberty", then? Easily shortened to "Libby" and "Lib", etc.
posted by Chunder at 5:49 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by Chunder at 5:49 AM on August 10, 2006
How about "the cute puppy whose kidnapping I not only admitted to on the internet but also recorded in photographs, significantly increasing my chances of being arrested for such an act."
Seriously that is one hell of a cute dog though.
posted by datacenter refugee at 5:53 AM on August 10, 2006 [1 favorite]
Seriously that is one hell of a cute dog though.
posted by datacenter refugee at 5:53 AM on August 10, 2006 [1 favorite]
...or Mr. Biscuits.
That name is off limits! We've got a cat named Mr. Biscuits.
If you're going to go with Dumpling, drop the g. Dumplin, sweety!
posted by NoMich at 5:55 AM on August 10, 2006
That name is off limits! We've got a cat named Mr. Biscuits.
If you're going to go with Dumpling, drop the g. Dumplin, sweety!
posted by NoMich at 5:55 AM on August 10, 2006
Andy Dufrense or Red.
From the Shawshank Redepmtion.
posted by filmgeek at 6:04 AM on August 10, 2006
From the Shawshank Redepmtion.
posted by filmgeek at 6:04 AM on August 10, 2006
That's a very cute dog. Kudos on the liberation effort. She looks very happy!
I think that she looks like a Jodie (a la Jodie Foster with those blue eyes). Or maybe call her bluebell -- BB for short.
posted by bim at 6:09 AM on August 10, 2006
I think that she looks like a Jodie (a la Jodie Foster with those blue eyes). Or maybe call her bluebell -- BB for short.
posted by bim at 6:09 AM on August 10, 2006
Colonel "Hannibal" Suppertime
posted by robocop is bleeding at 6:13 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by robocop is bleeding at 6:13 AM on August 10, 2006
Actually, I'm liking "Yoink" now.
posted by grabbingsand at 6:36 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by grabbingsand at 6:36 AM on August 10, 2006
Libby (liberation)
Twinkle Toes, or just Twink, because the picture is soooo cuuuute
Shnookums
(My dog thinks his name is "Who wants a Cookie", so what you name her is pretty meaningless)
posted by cathoo at 6:37 AM on August 10, 2006
Twinkle Toes, or just Twink, because the picture is soooo cuuuute
Shnookums
(My dog thinks his name is "Who wants a Cookie", so what you name her is pretty meaningless)
posted by cathoo at 6:37 AM on August 10, 2006
Oscar (as in Meyer)
posted by Robot Johnny at 6:40 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by Robot Johnny at 6:40 AM on August 10, 2006
You could call her Theft of Property. Theffy for short.
In all seriousness, though, I think Chunder's suggestion of Liberty is the best yet. For a night-related name, you could go with something like Midnight, although that would probably be more appropriate for a black dog. Or, if you want more of a food theme, you could call her something like Kibbles 'n Bits. Or combine the two. Call her Midnight Snack... yes, I know, I'm a terrible person.
posted by magodesky at 7:01 AM on August 10, 2006
In all seriousness, though, I think Chunder's suggestion of Liberty is the best yet. For a night-related name, you could go with something like Midnight, although that would probably be more appropriate for a black dog. Or, if you want more of a food theme, you could call her something like Kibbles 'n Bits. Or combine the two. Call her Midnight Snack... yes, I know, I'm a terrible person.
posted by magodesky at 7:01 AM on August 10, 2006
'Yoink' and 'Dumpling' are great names. If the dog were a boy 'Oscar' would be perfect, though.
posted by Alison at 7:03 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by Alison at 7:03 AM on August 10, 2006
Well since you're in Korea, my mind is filled with Robin Hood-esque moments from M*A*S*H, and thus I'm thinking of Hawkeye Pierce. I'm sure it's not appropriate, but nothing makes me think of him more than stealing something stealthily to aid someone in need (and Hawkeye is a pretty gender neutral nickname, so forget that your dog doesn't look a bit like Alan Alda).
I really like magodesky's suggestion of Midnight Snack, though. It really alludes to the past and the present.
posted by monochromaticgirl at 7:09 AM on August 10, 2006
I really like magodesky's suggestion of Midnight Snack, though. It really alludes to the past and the present.
posted by monochromaticgirl at 7:09 AM on August 10, 2006
Response by poster: Some REALLY great suggestions here, lots made me laugh out loud... I think I'm going to name her Beau... short for Boshintang!!!
Keep the ideas coming though, I'm partial to several of them so far.
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 7:35 AM on August 10, 2006
Keep the ideas coming though, I'm partial to several of them so far.
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 7:35 AM on August 10, 2006
How about a modified version of toastchee's advice? I suggest naming it Wok. Then it's a triple play -- Wok, the dog; wok the dog; and walk the dog.
posted by booksandlibretti at 7:35 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by booksandlibretti at 7:35 AM on August 10, 2006
Response by poster: Or maybe just Gogi. Gogi=meat in Korean.
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 7:36 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 7:36 AM on August 10, 2006
As an herbivore I think all animals, cute or not, are worthy of having happy lives, and as a nice person I know all cultures have a right to eat what they see fit...
But seriously, that's gotta be the cutest damn dog I've ever seen and I am forcing myself to not dwell on the fact that lots of others like her end up between some chopsticks. Ack.
Ahem, sorry. "Dumpling" is perfect, and I'm sure you've earned a fair share of karma points in this endeavor.
posted by zoomorphic at 7:39 AM on August 10, 2006
But seriously, that's gotta be the cutest damn dog I've ever seen and I am forcing myself to not dwell on the fact that lots of others like her end up between some chopsticks. Ack.
Ahem, sorry. "Dumpling" is perfect, and I'm sure you've earned a fair share of karma points in this endeavor.
posted by zoomorphic at 7:39 AM on August 10, 2006
Hooray for you for saving the dog! names?...
Mr. Crispy (yes, even though it's a girl...i had a tomcat once that i named Mrs. Kensington-great name for the cat)
Uncle Crunchy
and I second grabbingsand's suggestion of "Yoink"
posted by bolognius maximus at 8:20 AM on August 10, 2006
Mr. Crispy (yes, even though it's a girl...i had a tomcat once that i named Mrs. Kensington-great name for the cat)
Uncle Crunchy
and I second grabbingsand's suggestion of "Yoink"
posted by bolognius maximus at 8:20 AM on August 10, 2006
Chow Mein?
(Not Korean and not a chow, I know. I like Dumpling as well).
posted by bibliowench at 8:51 AM on August 10, 2006
(Not Korean and not a chow, I know. I like Dumpling as well).
posted by bibliowench at 8:51 AM on August 10, 2006
Cabbage
1. (noun) Any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers.
2. (verb) Make off with belongings of others.
Though I also like Yoink. It's too fun to say.
posted by Terminal Verbosity at 9:04 AM on August 10, 2006
1. (noun) Any of various cultivars of the genus Brassica oleracea grown for their edible leaves or flowers.
2. (verb) Make off with belongings of others.
Though I also like Yoink. It's too fun to say.
posted by Terminal Verbosity at 9:04 AM on August 10, 2006
since it was "liberated" you can call it "liberace". even better if the puppy is gay.
posted by deeman at 9:04 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by deeman at 9:04 AM on August 10, 2006
"Stolen Goods"
posted by Izzmeister at 9:37 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by Izzmeister at 9:37 AM on August 10, 2006
Kimchi ?
Taco?
Pickle or Pickles (isn't a lot of Korean food pickled?)
posted by dog food sugar at 9:58 AM on August 10, 2006
Taco?
Pickle or Pickles (isn't a lot of Korean food pickled?)
posted by dog food sugar at 9:58 AM on August 10, 2006
I can't believe no one said "Puppy Chow". It works on so many different levels.
posted by poppo at 10:14 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by poppo at 10:14 AM on August 10, 2006
Well, maybe just two levels, but it's still appropriate
posted by poppo at 10:15 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by poppo at 10:15 AM on August 10, 2006
Beau is great, as is Dumpling, but I have to suggest Menchi.
posted by Faint of Butt at 10:32 AM on August 10, 2006
posted by Faint of Butt at 10:32 AM on August 10, 2006
Name it for one of the characters in "The Great Escape" (or the remake, "Chicken Run").
Or, just "Steve McQueen," the star of "The Great Escape" and a totally cool name for any animal. (Though you run the risk of people thinking you named it for Dr. Gregory House's lab rat, unless you don't get that show in Korea...)
posted by kindall at 10:44 AM on August 10, 2006
Or, just "Steve McQueen," the star of "The Great Escape" and a totally cool name for any animal. (Though you run the risk of people thinking you named it for Dr. Gregory House's lab rat, unless you don't get that show in Korea...)
posted by kindall at 10:44 AM on August 10, 2006
I have to vote for "Yoink"
Now I want to name something Yoink!
posted by hatsix at 10:56 AM on August 10, 2006
Now I want to name something Yoink!
posted by hatsix at 10:56 AM on August 10, 2006
My Korean boyfriend says, "Why you disrespectin my culture, mannnnnnnnnn?"
But we suggest "Mr. Lunch."
posted by wuzandfuzz at 11:01 AM on August 10, 2006
But we suggest "Mr. Lunch."
posted by wuzandfuzz at 11:01 AM on August 10, 2006
THIS is why I continue to explain my semi-vegetarianism to friends as "i don't eat cute animals"...but anyway, I'm going to three hundred and second Dumpling, that's adorable. Just like your puppy.
But Awudgawudgawudgapuppysnufflkins is kind of brilliant ;-)
posted by echo0720 at 2:47 PM on August 10, 2006
But Awudgawudgawudgapuppysnufflkins is kind of brilliant ;-)
posted by echo0720 at 2:47 PM on August 10, 2006
How could I forget to suggest Menchi?
You win this round, Faint of Butt...
posted by slimepuppy at 2:59 PM on August 10, 2006
You win this round, Faint of Butt...
posted by slimepuppy at 2:59 PM on August 10, 2006
Seriously, fess up. That's a stuffed animal! Nothing alive is that perfectly, wonderfully cute. Fo real.
posted by CwgrlUp at 3:28 PM on August 10, 2006
posted by CwgrlUp at 3:28 PM on August 10, 2006
I can't believe no one said "Puppy Chow". It works on so many different levels.
Purina. Purina Dog Chow for the full name.
posted by hydrophonic at 7:50 PM on August 10, 2006
Purina. Purina Dog Chow for the full name.
posted by hydrophonic at 7:50 PM on August 10, 2006
moxie? http://dictionary.reference.com/search?r=2&q=moxie
Tis a cute name for a cute puppy, and kinda describes what you did.
Anyway, how was the previous owner abusive to the pup?
posted by zaphod at 10:10 PM on August 10, 2006
Tis a cute name for a cute puppy, and kinda describes what you did.
Anyway, how was the previous owner abusive to the pup?
posted by zaphod at 10:10 PM on August 10, 2006
che was the first thing that came to mind - liberation and all a la che guevara
posted by willmillar at 10:38 PM on August 10, 2006
posted by willmillar at 10:38 PM on August 10, 2006
Anyway, how was the previous owner abusive to the pup?
If I didn't misunderstand, she was going to be someone's dinner sometime soon.
Also, another vote for YOINK.
posted by anjamu at 1:08 AM on August 11, 2006
If I didn't misunderstand, she was going to be someone's dinner sometime soon.
Also, another vote for YOINK.
posted by anjamu at 1:08 AM on August 11, 2006
Anyway, how was the previous owner abusive to the pup?
If I didn't misunderstand, she was going to be someone's dinner sometime soon.
Also, another vote for YOINK.
Although things are changing, many still view this as acceptable in Korea. In addition, we are only taking it on his word that the dog was going to be eaten. The pup certainly doesn't look to be mistreated in any way.
Therefore, I say you call the puppy back to his house where he belongs, you thief.
posted by bradth27 at 7:14 AM on August 11, 2006
If I didn't misunderstand, she was going to be someone's dinner sometime soon.
Also, another vote for YOINK.
Although things are changing, many still view this as acceptable in Korea. In addition, we are only taking it on his word that the dog was going to be eaten. The pup certainly doesn't look to be mistreated in any way.
Therefore, I say you call the puppy back to his house where he belongs, you thief.
posted by bradth27 at 7:14 AM on August 11, 2006
Contraband (or Connie for short).
posted by kittyprecious at 9:59 AM on August 11, 2006
posted by kittyprecious at 9:59 AM on August 11, 2006
Response by poster: Actually, no. Just for everyones information, while I'm pretty certain that Boshi was going to end up as dinner, that's not the abuse I was talking about.
The six-inch-long lead tied to a hook in the ground where she was stuck over fifteen hours a day, whether in rain or unbearable heat (and I've observed both)... THAT was the abuse that I was saving her from.
My friend who assisted in the liberation effort has decided to keep the dog, who I did end up naming Boshi despite the dozens of fantastic suggestions here (Yoink, Che, and of course Dumpling were all very close to being picked). MeFi, you rock!
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 3:55 PM on August 11, 2006
The six-inch-long lead tied to a hook in the ground where she was stuck over fifteen hours a day, whether in rain or unbearable heat (and I've observed both)... THAT was the abuse that I was saving her from.
My friend who assisted in the liberation effort has decided to keep the dog, who I did end up naming Boshi despite the dozens of fantastic suggestions here (Yoink, Che, and of course Dumpling were all very close to being picked). MeFi, you rock!
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 3:55 PM on August 11, 2006
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posted by grabbingsand at 5:09 AM on August 10, 2006