Holy Smokes! Trump's Gulf Gambit: From Persian to Arabian Nights!

Wa hey! A Gulf By Any Other Name?

Hello my friends! It's Jackie! Did you hear the news? Seems like President Trump's team might be changing the name of the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Gulf! Holy smokes talk about a rumble in the Middle East! It's like trying to decide if I should use a ladder or a chandelier to swing across a room – both get the job done but one is definitely more… flashy!

History Lesson With a Kick!

This body of water has been called the Persian Gulf since oh about the 1700s. That's longer than I've been doing stunts and that's saying something! But some Arab countries have been pushing for the Arabian Gulf name for years. It's a real tug of war like when I'm trying to grab the last piece of dim sum at a banquet!

Persian vs. Arabian: A Kung Fu Showdown!

So you got the U.S. Central Command calling it the Gulf of Arabia while the State Department and CIA are sticking with Persian Gulf. Even Google and Apple Maps are having a hard time agreeing! It's like trying to choreograph a fight scene with too many cooks in the kitchen – everyone has an opinion! Remember 'Don't think feel!'... but maybe think a little bit about this one.

Iran's Fists of Fury!

Now Iran being the home of the old Persian empire wasn't too happy when Google didn't name the gulf at all back in 2012. They threatened to sue! That's like me threatening to stop doing stunts... okay maybe not *that* serious but you get the idea. They mean business! 'Sometimes it takes only one act of courage to turn things around' ... or maybe just a well placed phone call?

Trump's Middle East Adventure!

Apparently this announcement is supposed to happen during Trump's visit to Saudi Arabia Qatar and the UAE. He's like a whirlwind visiting all these countries maybe stirring the pot a little. I hope he remembers what I always say: 'We will have a good fight and you will learn something' but hopefully it will be a friendly educational visit!

Naming Game: More Than Just Semantics?

At the end of the day what's in a name? Well apparently quite a lot! This isn't just about maps; it's about history politics and maybe even a little bit of ego. I just hope everyone remembers to laugh a little and maybe do a silly stunt or two. After all 'I'm not afraid to use everything on set.'... even if it's a globe!