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hlthe2b

(114,720 posts) Thu May 21, 2026, 01:46 PM 21 hrs ago

An interesting vanity plate in my local grocery store parking lot

Okay, I had two competing reactions when I saw this vanity plate early this morning--one quite benign and the other less so. So, what do you think?

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	Silly, It just means someone named "Alana" and last name "Zi"!
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	I see the NAZI and suspect they may be an Ala(bama) transplant--too cute by half
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An interesting vanity plate in my local grocery store parking lot (Original Post) hlthe2b 21 hrs ago OP

I can't believe Colorado (that is a CO plate, right) allowed that. 50 Shades Of Blue 21 hrs ago #1

That was my thought, but I decided to make sure I wasn't overreacting first... hlthe2b 21 hrs ago #2

Alan Azi, but still should not be allowed. nt intrepidity 21 hrs ago #3

Alanazi is a surname from the Anazah tribe of the Arabian Peninsula. LuckyCharms 21 hrs ago #4

I've worked in the Middle East for several years and not encountered it, but thanks... hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #5

See my below response for Colorado. LuckyCharms 20 hrs ago #7

Also, in Colorado, per Google: LuckyCharms 20 hrs ago #6

Well, I personally would never put my actual name on vanity plate, but some might... hlthe2b 20 hrs ago #8

I wouldn't do that either. LuckyCharms 20 hrs ago #9

This guy: johnp3907 20 hrs ago #10

50 Shades Of Blue

(11,504 posts)

1. I can't believe Colorado (that is a CO plate, right) allowed that.

Reply to hlthe2b (Original post)

Thu May 21, 2026, 01:52 PM

21 hrs ago

I would report it.

hlthe2b

(114,720 posts)

2. That was my thought, but I decided to make sure I wasn't overreacting first...

Reply to 50 Shades Of Blue (Reply #1)

Thu May 21, 2026, 01:54 PM

21 hrs ago

intrepidity

(8,598 posts)

3. Alan Azi, but still should not be allowed. nt

Reply to hlthe2b (Original post)

Thu May 21, 2026, 02:03 PM

21 hrs ago

LuckyCharms

(23,097 posts)

4. Alanazi is a surname from the Anazah tribe of the Arabian Peninsula.

Reply to hlthe2b (Original post)

Thu May 21, 2026, 02:06 PM

21 hrs ago

Link below:

https://alanazigroup.com/

Also, I'm finding some individuals online with that surname.

hlthe2b

(114,720 posts)

5. I've worked in the Middle East for several years and not encountered it, but thanks...

Reply to LuckyCharms (Reply #4)

Thu May 21, 2026, 02:09 PM

20 hrs ago

Unfortunate surname in this country to put on a vanity plate, I think, but okay...

LuckyCharms

(23,097 posts)

7. See my below response for Colorado.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #5)

Thu May 21, 2026, 02:11 PM

20 hrs ago

LuckyCharms

(23,097 posts)

6. Also, in Colorado, per Google:

Reply to hlthe2b (Original post)

Thu May 21, 2026, 02:10 PM

20 hrs ago

Hassan Alanazi: An undergraduate student studying Computer Science at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Abdulmalik Alanazi: A Supply Chain Management student at Colorado State University in Fort Collins.

Naif Alanazi: An Electrical Engineer who completed advanced academic studies in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs.

Dr. Abdulaziz Alanazi: An Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering who received his Master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Denver.

Fahad Alanazi: A local high school athlete who played football at Doherty High School in Colorado Springs.

hlthe2b

(114,720 posts)

8. Well, I personally would never put my actual name on vanity plate, but some might...

Reply to LuckyCharms (Reply #6)

Thu May 21, 2026, 02:13 PM

20 hrs ago

Especially with ICE frothing at the mouth to find someone--anyone--to pursue for any reason. An Arab name might just have them circling.

LuckyCharms

(23,097 posts)

9. I wouldn't do that either.

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #8)

Thu May 21, 2026, 02:20 PM

20 hrs ago

There are a couple of hundred extended family members in my local area, and my last name is well known in my area...I've seen plates with my last name (one as a standalone name, and others that incorporate my last name).

But I wouldn't do it...because people are crazy and you never know who might be your enemy and have a beef with you! Therefore, I don't feel a need to flash my surname on my license plate.

johnp3907

(4,342 posts)

10. This guy:

Reply to hlthe2b (Original post)

Thu May 21, 2026, 02:41 PM

20 hrs ago

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