If you're an Eklecticos listener you probably already know about John's obsession with the Capitol Hawks. A pair of Red-tailed Hawks are often seen surfing on the hot air billowing up from their legislative nest. As a result of this feathered activity the Travis Audubon Society held a "Name the Capitol Hawks" contest. The winners are in, but we thought you might enjoy a look at the names that didn't make it:
Names submitted drew on Texas history, such as "Ma and Pa Ferguson" and "Moses and Maria" (parents of Stephen F. Austin), on politics, such as "Rick and Perry" and "Kinky and Carole," or were humorous, such as "Mo and Toma," "Tax and Spend," and "Hawkeye and Hot Lips" (from M.A.S.H.). Spanish-speakers nominated "Azul and Roja" and "Rojo and Panchita," among others. Another theme was inspirational, including the popular nomination of "Liberty and Justice." (Release)
Oh and for the record, the winners: Lyndon and Lady Bird.