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Elspode · 02-09-2003, 10:58 PM

The best way to have an astronomical body named after you is relatively simple. First, achieve deity status through some series of extraordinary actions, then wait about 2000 years or so. Your existence and deeds will fade into the fuzziness of myth, and then some future astronomer with a bent for ancient stories will name something after you, and, if that something is associated with some other somethings, possibly name them after your dog, your girlfriend, your mom...

Hint: actions such as rescuing maidens in distress, defeating enormous hideous beasts and showing supernatural skill in some form of warfare have high potential for elevating you to deific status.

02-09-2003, 10:58 PM	#7
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	The best way to have an astronomical body named after you is relatively simple. First, achieve deity status through some series of extraordinary actions, then wait about 2000 years or so. Your existence and deeds will fade into the fuzziness of myth, and then some future astronomer with a bent for ancient stories will name something after you, and, if that something is associated with some other somethings, possibly name them after your dog, your girlfriend, your mom... Hint: actions such as rescuing maidens in distress, defeating enormous hideous beasts and showing supernatural skill in some form of warfare have high potential for elevating you to deific status. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog