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The whole point of naming things is so you can find them later.

Why can't people follow the simple rule of not reusing any word or name that's already in use?

They don't seem to have a problem with racehorses.

In fact, why not get the most comprehensive list of racehorse names to date, and start using them for new software projects - then nobody will have to be creative until they run out.




"I'm an expert in Potoooooooo". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potoooooooo


>He is now best known for the unusual spelling of his name, pronounced 'Potatoes'.


wonder if the creators of phhhoto had this horse in mind




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