Beware of Using Fake Names

Yesterday at the local Starbucks across the street from Princeton University, I ordered a Vanilla Latte. The barista, as per procedure, writes the customer's name on the cup in a black wax pen. When asking my name, I answered "Horatio" - as in Horatio Kane, CSI Miami. She was amused by the name and made some joke that I did not understand. Then, a Princeton student started asking for details about Horatio, the historical character. I was quickly in way over my head, and was forced to reference the historical character, Horatio Kane of CSI Miami! My cover was almost blown. I just smiled, grabbed my latte and exited the Starbucks.