Name the New Orange Hero

He is even to feature on Christmas cards ... once he has been christened, that is. The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland has unveiled a cartoon figure that will help them spread knowledge about the order's work and aims in Northern Ireland. Showing a toothy smile that puts the Rev. Dr. Ian Paisley into the shade, the orange-clad take on a superhero sports the order's regalia, a violet cape and boots plus s blonde mop of hair. No bowler hat, though.

Now all that is missing is a name. Wags already suggested "The Boyne Wonder". "Sash Gordon" was favored by a journalist. Myself, I am quite partial to the simple "Orangeman". But this seems to have been ruled out because the spandex-wearing loyalist superhero is supposed to the a youth.

The Orange Order invites entries with prospective names until January 10th - send them directly to Schomberg House, 368 Cregagh Road, Belfast, BT6 9EY, United Kingdom.

Illustration © The Grand Orange Lodge of Ireland (Press Release 071123)