So, what the hell should I name the bird?
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So, what the hell should I name the bird?
It's going to be a flat black drag car... So, just for fun, what should I call it? What did you guys name yours, if you did give it a calling card.
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07-25-2015, 09:16 AM
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Sure did , it's name is Orangebird 
If your building a serious racecar , It's gotta have a seriously simple yet effective name . Something not too gaudy or goofy , "The ultimate bringer of doom" or some such just sounds WAY too "Gwar" to slap on the fender of a no nonsense mustang eater .
Now , since your going for black , "Blackbird" works without being too "Mellinum Falcon" ish .....
If your building a serious racecar , It's gotta have a seriously simple yet effective name . Something not too gaudy or goofy , "The ultimate bringer of doom" or some such just sounds WAY too "Gwar" to slap on the fender of a no nonsense mustang eater .
Now , since your going for black , "Blackbird" works without being too "Mellinum Falcon" ish .....
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
Well, if you absolutely need to name your unit, well...ahh...err....ok
Almost all words in various languages begin with verbs - nouns are derivatives. Then you come up with prefixes and suffixes - so think of a root word verb. Will this be feminine, masculine, or neuter? Big Pharma is great at this name play! Being a bird, you don't want a budgie sounding word, more like raptor or bird of prey. Find a verb fitting that, and make it into a noun with proper gender.
Almost all words in various languages begin with verbs - nouns are derivatives. Then you come up with prefixes and suffixes - so think of a root word verb. Will this be feminine, masculine, or neuter? Big Pharma is great at this name play! Being a bird, you don't want a budgie sounding word, more like raptor or bird of prey. Find a verb fitting that, and make it into a noun with proper gender.
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
It will be very serious when I'm done with it.
I want a wicked name. Something people are going to remember if I drag them on a track or the street.
Ahh, I guess I coulda figured that out
I like the approach. Just not sure how to run with it.
I want a wicked name. Something people are going to remember if I drag them on a track or the street.
Ahh, I guess I coulda figured that out
I like the approach. Just not sure how to run with it.
07-25-2015, 10:27 AM
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
http://www.20000-names.com/animal_hawk_names.htm
You have to play with endings. Like #4 Falk could be Falkor. That would be unique and combines a raptor and falcon
Hor or Horos is the well known Egyption god that has a man's muscular body with a Falcon head.
Many ways. Go forth grasshopper...
You have to play with endings. Like #4 Falk could be Falkor. That would be unique and combines a raptor and falcon
Hor or Horos is the well known Egyption god that has a man's muscular body with a Falcon head.
Many ways. Go forth grasshopper...
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
But I want stupid people to be able to understand it too 
How about suicide bird?
How about suicide bird?
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
How about "THUNDER" .Its simple and people know what it means. But you need to have a KILLER sounding exhaust.
Silver or even red letters would stand out nice on flat black and would look good. IMO.
I like "The Bird" also as mentioned.
"Suicide Bird" even has a decent ring to it, and I've never heard it before......
How about "Mongoose" or just "Cobra Killer".
Silver or even red letters would stand out nice on flat black and would look good. IMO.
I like "The Bird" also as mentioned.
"Suicide Bird" even has a decent ring to it, and I've never heard it before......
How about "Mongoose" or just "Cobra Killer".
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07-25-2015, 05:10 PM
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Night stalker
Wraith
Vector
Charlie
Peacock
Dark-wing
Night fury
Wraith
Vector
Charlie
Peacock
Dark-wing
Night fury
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
Who could forget being beat by "Koo Koo Bird" ?
My show truck is.....
My show truck is.....
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
I really like reaper. I want unique. Haha! Love cobra killer! Lol You know the thing I always loved about this site? You guys are hilarious!
And it's got killer exhaust
lol
And it's got killer exhaust
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Even the not so bright people on the street or track will remember betty the bird kicked their *** 👍
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
mine is Burt after smokey and bandit see how it was moms car she named it I dont mind
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
You could go with "Black Betty". And have you own theme song.
Edit: For the theme song, make sure you go with the "Spiderbait" version
Edit: For the theme song, make sure you go with the "Spiderbait" version
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
I want something mean. Gimmicky is fun, but just doesn't do it for me. My grandmas name is betty Yeah, maybe suicide isn't the best. But how do I fit murder/homicide into the mix?
Yeah, maybe suicide isn't the best. But how do I fit murder/homicide into the mix? 
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I still say "Black Betty". But.. then again I like the song. Plus your Grandma will think it is a tribute to her.
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
Well, it's a drag car, and most names for cars are usually based on female references, so how about Drag Queen, or DQ for short? And doesn't the real DQ have a logo that features big red lips?
Or if you like the idea of having a theme song, then with your own username being killer, there's Killer Queen, and you can rock the Queen classic as you approaching the line.
Or if you like the idea of having a theme song, then with your own username being killer, there's Killer Queen, and you can rock the Queen classic as you approaching the line.
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About 10 posts into this ancient thread I started to feel like I was back in the 6th grade.
09-19-2023, 12:49 PM
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
It's an "F" body...............
'F'n Around
'F'n Bird
'F'n Drag Car
'F'n Around
'F'n Bird
'F'n Drag Car
09-19-2023, 01:13 PM
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Sure did , it's name is Orangebird
If your building a serious racecar , It's gotta have a seriously simple yet effective name . Something not too gaudy or goofy , "The ultimate bringer of doom" or some such just sounds WAY too "Gwar" to slap on the fender of a no nonsense mustang eater .
Now , since your going for black , "Blackbird" works without being too "Mellinum Falcon" ish .....
If your building a serious racecar , It's gotta have a seriously simple yet effective name . Something not too gaudy or goofy , "The ultimate bringer of doom" or some such just sounds WAY too "Gwar" to slap on the fender of a no nonsense mustang eater .
Now , since your going for black , "Blackbird" works without being too "Mellinum Falcon" ish .....
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Re: So, what the hell should I name the bird?
I once saw a IROC or something like that at a drag strip with drag radials and big letters across the rear window,
YEAH IT'S FAST
NO YOU CAN'T DRIVE IT
We ended up running at one point. I was expecting more from such a grandiose words.....
YEAH IT'S FAST
NO YOU CAN'T DRIVE IT
We ended up running at one point. I was expecting more from such a grandiose words.....
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