Battlestar Galactica is big this wedding season.

At Alex and Megan's wedding, the tables each had names, most of them inside jokes for the people sitting at them. The names for the two tables that Whirled News (and other Chicago improvisers) sat at were 'Galactica' and 'Pegasus,' the two giant battlestar spaceships from the show.

I sat at Pegasus. The reverend that officiated the wedding came up to me and asked about the significance. I explained that it was part of a science fiction TV show. She seemed disappointed. "The show pulls a lot of its names from mythology," I said, shrugging.

Steve came up with a theory about why our table was Pegasus and not Galactica.

Steve: It's because we've got a great spot.
Me: That's true. This is a prime location, right next to the head table.
Steve: And Galactica is farther away. It's not as good a spot.
Me: So, it's sort of a consolation prize?
Steve: It's a trade-off. Better position, lesser battlestar. Not quite as good a table, you get to be Galactica.