President Obama doesn't get Hawaiin park named after him

This is actually more newsworthy than if it was. Wow Hawaii.

Some parkgoers at Magic Island Beach Park last night gave a thumbs-down to a plan to rename the 30-acre Magic Island section of Ala Moana Beach Park after Honolulu-born President Obama.

Formally known as 'Ainamoana Beach Park, Mayor Mufi Hannemann wants to rename the peninsula President Barack Obama Beach Park. Ala Moana Beach Park would keep its name.

"You want my honest opinion? I think it's stupid," said Kevin Calai, 40, a Kane'ohe laborer. "Magic Island's always been Magic Island. What significance is it going to be as Barack Obama Beach Park? Why change what doesn't need to be changed?"

Calai said he voted for Obama, and could see the name change proposed down the line.

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Darryl Pang, 48, an 'Aiea information technology worker, said Magic Island has too much significance and history to go through a name change. He recalled attending 50th State Fairs as a youth.

"It just wouldn't be the same," Pang said. "I have no problem with Obama. Personally, I like the guy."

Shay Marcus, a 45-year-old Makiki food and beverage worker, said renaming the park after Obama would be "a terrible idea."

"He's president, but I don't know if he deserves that honor yet," Marcus said. "If he's successful ... or if he passes unexpectedly, then maybe as some kind of tribute. Because he's still in office, that's kind of corn-doggish."

What the hell is "corn-doggish"?