Rename: Narrow Escape

Hadn't thought of that. Well, another proposition: I think "Behind A Stick" would be better than "Behind The Stick". It's not incorrect to use a definite article, but at least my brain automatically starts wondering what specific stick is being talked about, which doesn't help in terms of clarity. The choice of definite instead of indefinite article is a marked choice here and seems like it should carry some information, but it doesn't.

edited 3rd Sep '11 10:12:07 AM by VVK

Just wanted to point out that Tree Cover is a non-comedy variant of what's currently called Narrow Escape, but wasn't mentioned there until just now.

Tree Cover is generally objects that are too large for this trope. If it's wider than a broomstick, it's probably not this trope.

edited 19th Sep '11 7:34:29 AM by shimaspawn

Bump. We need to break the tie here. For what it's worth, I tend to agree with VVK that "a stick" is slightly better, as it doesn't leave you wondering which stick?

The Stick, of course.

Yay, the tie has broken!

Behind a Stick is at +7 (yeas:12 nays:5) 2.40 : 1

Behind The Stick is at +3 (yeas:12 nays:9) 1.33 : 1

Narrow Hiding Place is at +2 (yeas:9 nays:7) 1.29 : 1

All other options are red

Only one more vote (for the leader) in the last two days. I think we can call this one.

Calling. Make the swap.

Renamed, associated Playing With page moved, wicks fixed. The discussion page didn't have any content or a YKTTW link or any archives, so I think we can call this done.

(One wick on a locked page is still pending moderator action, but I don't think we need to keep this discussion open for that.)

Locking. Thanks.