if you subscribe to the infinite universe theory, there IS a reality where skunks are called stink badgers. There's also one where they are called Dave.
Not necessarily. The most common mistake people make about parallel worlds is that because infinite possibilities exist then ALL possibilities must exist.
It's like how there are infinite decimal numbers between 1 and 2, but none of them are 3.
Infinities don't tend to make a lot of intuitive sense when you apply them to the world.
So do you think infinite monkeys using infinite typewriters over infinite time, wouldn't necessarily produce the works of Shakespeare? I've always been suspicious of that idea.
Let's make it happen. The name "trash pandas" has caught on for raccoons. We can do the same for skunks, which will henceforth be known as stink badgers
Alright, pact formed, new internet friend. I've got an idea. We need to convince some British people to get on board. Somewhere in the back of my brain, stink badger is only being said in a lovely British accent. I think it could lend some weight and credibility to the old stink badger mystique. People also might assume that using it could make them sound more worldly. Some cool people mentioned that there are already near approximations around Scandinavia and Germany.
Maybe giving it a little more texture and story could help us achieve our stink badger goals?
Create a community about stink badgers. Post pictures, facts, memes, and videos everyday until it catches on.
Get someone with a lovely British accent to narrate a video about the wonders of the stink badger. Made the video extremely entertaining so it goes viral. I'm thinking something like the famous honey badger video, but a totally different vibe.