The Presidential Name Game

EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON, a few Express staffers were talking about the names Bridget and Tabitha and how you don't really come across those names too often. Eric Zorn of the Chicago Tribune today explores the reasons why the name Madison -- or its variations Maddison, Madisyn and Madyson -- are so popular. Blame it on Daryl Hannah. To start a new trend, we suggest naming children after other U.S. presidents of yesteryear. Let's resurrect Fillmore. Or what about Buchanan? Or better yet, if Mackenzie is so popular, why not name your child McKinley? (President William McKinley is at right.)
» "You Named Her What?" [Change of Subject/CT]

» COPY CAT? If Rhode Island Rep. Patrick Kennedy had been driving with his iPod on when he crashed into a Capitol Hill security barrier, we'd totally think that singer George Michael was trying to copy him in his latest car crash. [News of the World via Yeeeah!]

» ADVERTISING: D.C.'s Red Line had tunnel advertising installed earlier this spring. Now New York's subway might be getting underground promotions as well. [NYDN via AdFreak]

» A FUNGUS AMONG US: Attention all those who wear contact lenses. It seems a bit strange to us that a company's stock price increases the day it announces it's recalling a product that could create a rare fungal infection that can cause blindness. But the financial world is mysterious. [AP via Yahoo]

» ATTENTION: Were you the brunette in the sleeveless red top at Heaven and Hell on Friday who rejected the pickup by the twin guys? If so, you've got another admirer. [Window Shopper/Express]