This post at Independent Sources reminds me of how kera.name came to be — as a typo. I decided 'kera' would be the name for my new website and for my new hard drive, even though it's a misspelling of Kara, the BSG character from which I drew inspiration.

Lucky for me, though, I actually prefer 'Kera' and my sticking with it hasn't led to any horrendously embarassing situations.

One can't say the same for these companies who didn't think their choices through all too clearly.

  1. A site called ‘Who Represents‘ where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name… wait for it… is
    www.whorepresents.com
  2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at
    www.expertsexchange.com
  3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at
    www.penisland.net
  4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at
    www.therapistfinder.com
  5. Then of course, there’s the Italian Power Generator company…
    www.powergenitalia.com
  6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales:
    www.molestationnursery.com
  7. If you’re looking for computer software, there’s always
    www.ipanywhere.com
  8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church. Their website is
    www.cummingfirst.com
  9. Then, of course, there’s these brainless art designers, and their whacky website:
    www.speedofart.com
  10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe? Try their brochure website at
    www.gotahoe.com

Hee hee.