- "Zelda" conforms to my established pattern of two-syllable female name ending in A.
- It strikes me as kooky and fun, which seems appropriate for such an exuberant vehicle.
- It offers the nickname "Zel," which is even kookier.
- Zelda Gilroy was my favorite character on The Many Loves of Dobbie Gillis.
I'm afraid I can't offer even a tenuous connection to Legend of Zelda franchise, since I'm probably the only person in America under 40 who has never played any of those games.
Thank you again for your suggestions.
I like the name, even if it wasn't what I suggested.
ReplyDeleteThere's got to be a Zelda Fitzgerald reference that can be made here, somehow, although I am apparently not the guy to do it. Is there a future English professor in the house?
All I've got is a tidbit from the wikipedia entry that Zelda and Scott were buried in Rockville. Not much.
ReplyDeleteGood name though. I'm looking forward to having a ride!
Thanks. I'm gratified to hear that you aren't irritated that I requested suggestions, then ignored them all.
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome to have a ride--or drive---in the car anytime. You might want to schedule it for a day when you can put the top down, else you won't really fit. By the way, with the seat-height lifter that's on the 08+ cars, you might be able to crank up the seat and just look over the windshield surround.
This car has the Suspension Package, which gives a firmer, more composed ride than would otherwise be the case, but the suspension is still inexcusably high and soft. I'm planning to put in aftermarked dampers, springs, and front anti-roll bar in March. After that, you'll be able to get a much better idea of the handling capabilities of the NC's stiffer, wider, longer-wheelbase chassis.