Changes

In a discussion today, and a very serious one at that, about whether it's legal to change your name to a one-word name, I came across this article: Activist changes name to GoVeg.com. I hate USA Today, but the article is both ridiculous and mildly thought-provoking. What would your one-word name be?

And More: Slate asks, "Why do so many Brazilian soccer players go by one name?" "Brazil's affinity for nicknames might stem from the country's historically high illiteracy rate. As such, shortened spoken names are typically used more often than longer birth names. In Brazilian society, the use of a first name or nickname is a mark of intimacy. It's also often a class signifier. Lula, for one, is known for his working-class roots."

Eli is changing her name to Bob. She's interested in a man named Shaka, so if you think about it makes sense.