In yesterday's comments, Gabe linked to the "Top 10 Uses for Vassar Squirrels", as published in 1996 by the now-defunct Vassar Daily.

It reminded me of another Top 10 list that they published in 1995. Originally it aired as one of David Letterman's Top 10 lists in 1991 and I've always enjoyed it. For obvious reasons...

Top 10 Ways the World Would Be Different If Everyone Was Named Phil

10. Almost impossible to get personal license plate "PHIL."

9. Ben & Jerry's ice cream now called Phil & Phil's.

8. Expectant parents could be heard saying "Phil if it's a boy and Phil if it's a girl."

7. When caller to Donahue show said "Phil?" everyone in audience would reply "Yes?"

6. 007 fans look forward to classic line, "Bond. Phil Bond."

5. Instead of screaming, "Watch where you're going, you stupid bastard!" New Yorkers would scream, "Watch where you're going, Phil, you stupid bastard!"

4. Some woman named Phil would keep breaking into my house.

3. Teenage pranksters would call airport and have them page "Phil Hertz."

2. Wouldn't have to look in TV Guide to see who's on the "Tonight Show."

1. Most popular Beatle? Phil.