Come on guys, give Paolone a break - he is doing a great job with the distro and don't read too much into a one-line reply with a light hearted comment.
I agree that a prettier name could eventually be found, but this will not happen overnight: the name has a history and a large investment that goes with it (website, domain, etc.). I personally find it romantic that it also manages to convey the distro's humble beginnings.