Talk:GPC (Mystery Science Theater 3000)

message: So, why is Gypsy called Gypsy? A reference to Gypsy Rose Lee, an obscure sci-fi reference (perhaps "Nomad", from one of the old Star Trek episodes), or something else? -Ashley Pomeroy 19:23, 14 August 2007 (UTC)
replies: text: You mindless little dweeb. As any fule kno, Gypsy was named after Joel's brother's pet turtle.  And you call yourself a scientist. -Ashley Pomeroy 17:31, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
replies: text:  Now, now, Ashley — please be civil to yourself. We wouldn't want you upsetting yourself, causing yourself to leave. ☺ By the way, I never could figure out what your question had to do with the "Idiot Control" song. ("Sack of monkeys in my pocket", indeed!) ~ Jeff Q (talk) 19:38, 5 September 2007 (UTC)
thread_title:  Sack of monkeys in my pocket 

message: Since we now know the name change is final and official for the next planned season(accepting it whether you agree, disagree, or are neutral with the decision), I think there should be discussion of how and when to edit the article eventually to match beyond one off mentions of the change. I think the action items would be:
1) Rename the article
2) Replace references of 'Gypsy' to 'GPC' except where the name change is discussed.
I personally think we should wait until the season starts or there are more official materials using the new name to take major action, since it is possible there will be guidance given either in-universe or otherwise as to how it should be done, and since the overwhelming published material on the puppet, specifically the puppet used in the TV shows, right now uses the old name, it would seem premature and more confusing to readers to change things based on pre-production planning even by the creator.
There is also the matter of what the new article name would be, whether it would just be 'GPC(Mystery Science Theater 3000)', or something mentioning the dual names. This would also seem to apply to the category link name which could be GPC(Gypsy).
I don't have strong opinions either way, but thought it was best to start this discussion soon since it will probably happen one way or another in the next few months. KitsuneLogic (talk) 11:10, 6 May 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: Just going to jump in with my two cents and say that I believe that per WP:COMMONNAME, this should go back to "Gypsy", since that is still the most commonly used name for the character by the general public and is the name used in the vast majority of media that feature the character.  Just as Howard the Duck remains, despite Marvel giving him an "official" last name, changing the name on the show should not affect the article. Regardless, for accuracy, "Gypsy" should be reflected throughout the article for the periods where it was the official name. Rhindle The Red (talk) 19:09, 7 December 2023 (UTC)
replies: text: I'm glad someone understands that. Naturally, your suggestion will be ignored, because this is Wikipedia, a website hosted in clownworld where it is now offensive to call a gypsy a gypsy.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2601:449:4581:6920:0:0:0:AA73 (talk) 05:06, 5 January 2024 (UTC)
thread_title: Name Change Impact on Article