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Somewhat amusing that we have now created a nomenclature of concern.

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2021-04-05 15:23 Edward C. Holmes open

Ok, I had better do the same.
2021-04-05 15:23 Andrew Rambaut open

But I have just noticed that it also says that 'Pango' is kind of officially endorsing it
2021-04-05 15:24 Edward C. Holmes open

It does...do you think the reviewers will just go, 'nah, fucking stupid'.
2021-04-05 15:25 Kristian G. Andersen open

Pangos do actually like to foc a nubas so that makes sense.
2021-04-05 15:25 Edward C. Holmes

Somewhat amusing that we have now created a nomenclature of concern.
2021-04-05 15:28 Edward C. Holmes open

"Labels will be chosen by WHO using lists produced by an algorithm that takes existing words, extracts useful syllables, and recombines them in a combinatorial fashion. The algorithm creates names that are novel (such as Alcanopa, Focanuba or Pomanycus) but will be easier to remember and more practical to use than alphanumerical designations". Easier to remember and more practical.
2021-04-05 15:28 Robert F. Garry open

@Kristian Andersen Is this what David - Captain China - Asher was referring to when he described Pangolins and Bats mating?
2021-04-05 15:29 Andrew Rambaut open

@Kristian Andersen Pangos foccing a nuba was how this whole thing started
2021-04-05 15:29 Robert F. Garry open

@Kristian Andersen Foc a nu[de] ba[t]