A recent, explosive article in Vulture revealed that Larry Ellison’s 191-foot superyacht was named “the Izanami, after a Shinto deity, until it was pointed out that the name spelled ‘I’m a Nazi’ backward.” In the wake of the outrage, the Oracle CEO rushed to rename his vessel… Reltihekili Tarcotua Live Mai Master Racer A Dolphin Charge Alt-Starboard Yachtsy Party Superyachtsy Party Sea Guile The Überdrench Ocean’s Furor Proud Buoy Airy Encourage Escape to Argentina Neon-at-Sea The S.S… nope Fascisty McFascistface The Authoritarian Drift Larry’s Boat
Author: Luke Herzog
Luke Herzog
Luke Herzog is a Brooklyn-based writer whose work has appeared on Points in Case, Slackjaw, and McSweeney's. Find more of his work here.