Meet the new Mascot for our B&B!

[Russ H]

Hey all,

As you know, the contest we had w/99designs was great. Only problem was the copying of our design, and 99designs addressed that to our satisfaction.

Besides a great logo, we also got a new Inn mascot out of the deal!

But we're having a hard time naming him/her.

This will be the "person" directing you via signage, the assistant peeking at you from the brochure, etc.

Names we've come up w/so far:

Corky

Screwter

Sally Brate . . .

(. . . so you can see why I'm asking for your help!).

Take a look at our mascot, envision him/her helping people at the Napa Old World Inn.

What is his/her name?

Thanks in advance for your ideas! :thankyousign:

-Russ H.

 

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[^eagle^]

Popper!

I like Corky too.

 

[CactusWren]

My daughter suggests: Winona.

 

[Smooth]

You could go either way -- some normal human name, or a descriptive name. I think both would work as long as you market it correctly.

 

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[JHosche]

How about Vinny? (a play off Vino)

 

[sswift]

i vote corky

 

[Russ H]

Had another person today suggest:

"Corky Poppins"

-Russ H.

 

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[bflbob]

Wolfgang Pluck

 

[Russ H]

Wolfgang Pluck

Sounds like a gourmet chicken.

 

[Russ H]

My wife just wants us to call him:

Corkscrew Guy

(feedback?)

-Russ H.

 

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[Russ H]

Twisty?


btw, one of the taglines we're gonna use is a photo of the mascot rotating, with the caption:

"Relax and unwind at the Old World Inn . . ."

-Russ H.

 

[MonTexan]

How about Franz (ia) .... hold your boos, only kidding!

Cabi?
Frac?
Zinny?

 

[Russ H]

My daughter suggests: Winona.

Jeeze, I just got this.

WINE- ona. :smx4:

-Russ H.

 

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[CactusWren]

LOL! I thought it was good.

In any case, do you think gender is important one way or another because of your target market or something?

 

[Russ H]

LOL! I thought it was good.

In any case, do you think gender is important one way or another because of your target market or something?

Good question.

We do attract a lot of female clientele-- but they usually have a guy in tow.

I liked "Corky" in part b/c it's gender neutral-- both girls and boys.

And . . . this is Northern California. So we have 2 girls or 2 boys stay w/us at least once a week.

So I'd like to address all of those audiences.

-Russ H.

 

[Cat Man Du]

DreamKey!

HappyKey!

 

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[LagunaLauren]

My vote is for "corky" too. Memorable and not too contrived.

 

[CactusWren]

I like Corky.

Not sure about the Poppins.

Sounds pretty cute with the bottle pop, but also reminds mje of Mary Poppins, which could be good too, specially since you are "old world." Just don't know enough.

Corsckrew Guy is definitely a no for me because of the "screw" and "guy" together!

 

[Russ H]

I thought Popper was funny. Kind of a mix of "papa" and a term of endearment (the Bobster):

Popper.

Sheesh, I think about this stuff WAY too much . . . :smx4:

-Russ H.

 

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[faq88]

I vote Corky. Only down side is disabled kid on the TV show Life Goes On kind of kills it.

 

[kwerner]

I think Corky works best.

It's recognizable, it's easy to remember and recall. People will "get it".
Some of the other names, although good, make me have to think too hard to "get it".
Don't overthink it.