A name for our regional smart card - Page 4

Vancity · #61 Posted **Apr 13, 2009, 11:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by clooless

And how could you say no to a face like this:

hahah...NIICE ^^

Vancity · #62 Posted **Apr 13, 2009, 11:35 PM**

I still like the OTTER name. I don't like Lotus...dunno...just doesn't sound right for a smartcard. No offense to anyone who does like the name. Just my preference, I guess..

clooless · #63 Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 12:41 AM**

So far the Otter moniker is the most appealing of the suggested names, but I don't understand why Translink couldn't just say "screw it" and use Orca.

*grumble*

NewfBC · #64 Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 1:20 AM**

Spirit Card

Inukshuk Card

Ron.

LotusLand · #65 Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 1:25 AM**

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Originally Posted by Vancity

I still like the OTTER name. I don't like Lotus...dunno...just doesn't sound right for a smartcard. No offense to anyone who does like the name. Just my preference, I guess..

None taken on the Lotus name

Spork · #66 Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 2:05 AM**

Pine Beetle?

Kodii · #67 Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 3:28 AM**

Miga? Sumi? Quatchi?

johnjimbc · #68 Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 3:34 AM**

If you really want a name that serves as an acronym, then I still like TROT (Travel Regionally on Transit) suggested by jlousa. Second favorite would be OTTER (from mr x2, I think?) - One Ticket Transit for Entire Region.

But if you eliminate the need for it to have a definitive acronym (because it really isn't necessary - as mentioned earlier DC just uses "SmartTrip Card" - everyone there knows what it is and it's really successfully implemented as well with straight-forward name and marketing), then I sort of like these:

Spirit Card
Lotus Card

The wildcard pick for me is "Salmon Pass" - I actually sort of like the pun on words, seems cute and playful.

twoNeurons · #69 Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 5:49 AM**

Not a fan of TROT.

It has no... je ne sais quoi? to it.

Metro-One · #70 Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 5:51 AM**

It has no power to it and people will use it as a mocking term. Which i think was the point of it in the beginning.

Vancity · #71 Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 7:32 AM**

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Originally Posted by NewfBC

Spirit Card

Inukshuk Card

Ron.

I don't like either of those names. Still prefer OTTER

of if Translink really doesn't care what people in Seattle think, then go for the ORCA, cause that sounds like a great smartcard name

I just can't bring myself to say "Where could I get a Spirit Card?"

Vancity · #72 Posted **Apr 14, 2009, 7:33 AM**

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Originally Posted by LotusLand

None taken on the Lotus name

Haha...thanks, man

Kwik-E-Mart · #73 Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 3:47 AM**

The Scorpion Card
The UN Card (to reflect the multicultural scene)
The Zap Card (gets from one place to another fast, just like the electrical currents from Tasers)

mr.x · #74 Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 4:50 AM**

Ow, that hurts.
Or that nortorious gang.
We wish it were that fast.

Overground · #75 Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 4:55 PM**

I'm still liking Otter. What's the chances they just have something boring named SkyCard? Although, that could confuse some people that it's only for SkyTrain.

What about TAG?

wrenegade · #76 Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 5:50 PM**

One more vote for Otter.

mr.x · #77 Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 6:03 PM**

"Mating takes place in the water and can be rough, the male biting the female on the muzzle – which often leaves scars on the nose – and sometimes holding her head under water."

Atta boy!

How could you say no?

GeeCee · #78 Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 8:41 PM**

I don't think I could fit one of those in my wallet.

Vancity · #79 Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 8:52 PM**

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Originally Posted by GeeCee

I don't think I could fit one of those in my wallet.

HAHAHA! good one

Kwik-E-Mart · #80 Posted **Apr 15, 2009, 10:32 PM**

Selling Otter plush dolls will certainly bring some extra revenue to TransLink.