If any of you remember the first AI attempt which was the game 'Adventure'. "You're standing in front . . . " The program was part of a PhD Thesis.
Anyway there was a magic word, xyzzy. I changed my name on the phone company listing to Noné Xyzzy. I pronounce it as non E ciz zE. I'll get a call asking for my correct name and I'll say this is Noné Xyzzy. They leave quickly. When they actually do try to pronounce the name in the listing it is hysterical. Then I'll tell them that I am a renter and that the landlord will not allow us to do the needed work.