Shore 'nuff

The artist formerly known as Snooki seeks a rebranding, searches for a newnickname

Snooki doesn't want to be Snooki anymore.
Just call her ... Nicole.
She's probably not going for her South Park character though.
Bumpit? It's as good as Prince, right?

Nicole Polizzi, also known as the character Snooki on MTV reality show Jersey Shore, is nixing her nickname. "I miss my real name," the 23-year-old tells the Associated Press. "I miss people calling me Nicole."

The pseudo star's currently in a transition phase, as both names appear on the cover of her novel A Shore Thing (recently reviewed by CultureMap's Sarah Rufca). This isn't the first time a celebrity has attempted to rebrand with a new name — just look at Sean Combs or the artist formerly known as Prince. But her birth name is a bit bland for the fun-loving character, so we've culled a list of potential new nicknames for Ms. Polizzi.

1. Pickles: When a preferred snack becomes a primary personality trait, you're just asking to take it on as a nickname. Dressing up as a pickle for Halloween sealed the deal on this one.

2. Bumpit: The reality star's now-iconic updo has potential as a real-life ad integration campaign for the "As Seen on TV" classic.

3. Smoosh: It's classier and more melodic than going by "slut." But only slightly.

4. Cuffs: It's a cute reference to this summer's drunken arrest. Snooki seems like the type to bring out the cuffs in the bedroom too, in that powerful Italian mama way.

5. Snook Mama: Speaking of Italian matriarchs, this pet name lends a feminine appeal to the hip hop original. Likely to be bud JWoww's favorite.

What do you think Snooki should go by in the future?

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"Here come the grannies!"

Walk through the Magic Door to experience the world of Bluey in Houston

bluey and bingo's bedroom at camp in houston

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

Bluey is coming to the Galleria this February “for real life” through an immersive event that invites visitors to enter the world of the famous Australian Heeler family. This one-of-a-kind experience brings the Heeler home and backyard to life with intricate details that will delight fans of all ages.

Tickets are on sale now for Bluey x CAMP, the inaugural interactive experience of the combination toy store, party venue, and immersive theater space. This is The Family Experience Company’s first CAMP location in Houston, with the business securing a 7,500-square-foot permanent retail space in the Galleria.

Through “The Magic Door,” a pivoting wall, visitors step into seasonally rotating interactive spaces beginning with a 5,000-square-foot lifesize replica of Bluey’s house.

Visitors can play games made popular by the show, such as grannies and keepy uppy, and bust a move when “dance mode” is activated. The kitchen’s fridge is covered in drawings by the Heeler puppies, while the living room TV plays Bluey.

Families can explore both a pillow fort and a cardboard castle — two-story structures complete with slides — before venturing into a playroom stocked with toys and costumes from the show. In the backyard, a recreation of the Heeler’s large tree is surrounded by charming gnomes. A photo opportunity with Bluey and Bingo tops off the visit.

Beyond the world of Bluey, CAMP offers even more for visitors in its Canteen space, with a splatter room, The Schmutz Bar (a slime creation station), a party room, and a playable truck. Customers can also shop for toys, clothing, and accessories.

Houston joins a list of CAMP’s locations in Dallas, Atlanta, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. Installations change seasonally, with other current features including Paw Patrol, The Little Mermaid, and Encanto.

Courtesy of CAMP

Houston will soon be the home of a new CAMP store, featuring interactive installations like the house from "Bluey."

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