Rename Ohio “OhiMark”
Rename Ohio “OhiMark”
The Issue
He did not hit her. He did not!
If you’re a fan of the 2003 cinematic masterpiece The Room, or genius, millionaire, playboy, writer/actor/director Tommy Wiseau, you’ll already be familiar with the phrase “Oh hi, Mark.” It has become one of the most notorious and brilliant examples of line reading in film history. Spoken by Wiseau’s character Johnny after seeing his best friend and becoming seemingly so elated he loses all train of thought, it echoes the feeling fans get when quoting the movie together. Pure joy.
On the other hand, have you ever told someone you’re from Ohio? If so, you’ve probably been on the receiving end of many judgmental looks and/or sardonic retorts. This blatant contempt and ridicule is unfair, to say the least, because Ohio is a great place to live! There’s cities and stuff... and the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame... that’s there. Not to mention some of the best people. Some of the best! My parents live there and a few of my friends still haven’t moved yet.
But all of this got me thinking: Isn’t it time to give Ohio a name deserving of its rank? (To be honest, “ohio” sounds a little awkward anyway. Doesn’t it sound like you’ve trailed off in the middle of greeting someone whose name you just forgot?) That’s why I’m proposing that we the people band together and rename The Buckeye State after the immortal words of Johnny, the misunderstood nice guy banker and patron of flower shops — OhiMark!
Keep “Hang On Sloopy!” Keep the Cavaliers! Maybe take Dayton... We can even keep the abbreviation (OH)!!
Just give us OhiMark!
Also, my wife said we can move back there if this ever happens so, Mom, if you’re reading...
*If you don’t sign this you’re chicken! Cheeeep cheepcheepcheepcheepcheep!*
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The Issue
He did not hit her. He did not!
If you’re a fan of the 2003 cinematic masterpiece The Room, or genius, millionaire, playboy, writer/actor/director Tommy Wiseau, you’ll already be familiar with the phrase “Oh hi, Mark.” It has become one of the most notorious and brilliant examples of line reading in film history. Spoken by Wiseau’s character Johnny after seeing his best friend and becoming seemingly so elated he loses all train of thought, it echoes the feeling fans get when quoting the movie together. Pure joy.
On the other hand, have you ever told someone you’re from Ohio? If so, you’ve probably been on the receiving end of many judgmental looks and/or sardonic retorts. This blatant contempt and ridicule is unfair, to say the least, because Ohio is a great place to live! There’s cities and stuff... and the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame... that’s there. Not to mention some of the best people. Some of the best! My parents live there and a few of my friends still haven’t moved yet.
But all of this got me thinking: Isn’t it time to give Ohio a name deserving of its rank? (To be honest, “ohio” sounds a little awkward anyway. Doesn’t it sound like you’ve trailed off in the middle of greeting someone whose name you just forgot?) That’s why I’m proposing that we the people band together and rename The Buckeye State after the immortal words of Johnny, the misunderstood nice guy banker and patron of flower shops — OhiMark!
Keep “Hang On Sloopy!” Keep the Cavaliers! Maybe take Dayton... We can even keep the abbreviation (OH)!!
Just give us OhiMark!
Also, my wife said we can move back there if this ever happens so, Mom, if you’re reading...
*If you don’t sign this you’re chicken! Cheeeep cheepcheepcheepcheepcheep!*
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Petition created on February 25, 2020