In high school, several of us were mulling over what to call our group that was going to play some jazz during the talent show. One of the musicians suggested calling the group Septic Guppies.
"Septic Guppies?" I asked. "That doesn't relate to the music. Isn't that false advertising?"
"Now, I expected to see septic guppies!" he said, assuming the voice of a stern concertgoer pretending to be disappointed.
Our band went onstage without a name. In defense of the person who suggested Septic Guppies, I suppose it could be argued that Strawberry Alarm Clock, The Electric Prunes, and The Chocolate Watchband managed to perform with band names that didn't relate to their music.
