Croatia beats Ireland in Euro 2012 match; Croatianise your name hits goal

Croatia played Ireland today in their first match of Euro 2012. While watching, some amused themselves with geographical snark.

RT @FSLReoch hope all r enjoying what separatists call Ireland v Croatia. By unionists it's better known as UK v Yugoslavia. #yesScot 

— Mac MacAvelli (@A2Mac) June 10, 2012

Others took quickly to the hashtag #croatianiseyourname and it is now trending.

https://twitter.com/ZaynAndHarry/status/211917755857899522

#CroatianiseYourName is trending worldwide 🙂 #Euro2012

— Sebastjan Artič ? (@vanfranco) June 10, 2012

There is a first time for everything and Croatians take to it proudly.

#CroatianiseYourName is trending? I love my country.

— Alen Delic (@shadowalen) June 10, 2012

https://twitter.com/rokomiocic/status/211919603339771905

That proud moment when #CroatianiseYourName is trending and you're CROATIAN!!!! ♥

— Mia (@LittleBubbleCat) June 10, 2012

Here are a few “Croatinised” names.

#CroatianiseYourName Louski Howardic

— Louis Howard (@LouisHoward_) June 10, 2012

https://twitter.com/eatsleepwank_/status/211919623908630529

#CroatianiseYourName jackivich boltuvatić

— Jack Bolton (@JackBolton18) June 10, 2012

Best name ever?

https://twitter.com/petra_vukovic/status/211919906093010945

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Buzz kill!

Croatia won the match!

Croatia finish off the Irish 3-1. Lots to talk about after that one. We'll do so on the #Whitecapsfc prematch show. #Euro2012

— Tyler Green (@tylergreenFC) June 10, 2012

Kudos, Croatia! A win and a first time trending topic all in one day.

This business cleverly joins in on the hashtag action to pimp its services.

First step #CroatianiseYourName, Second step: Book your summer vacation in Dubrovnik, Croatia, Third step: Book our taxi service 😀

— Dubrovnik Taxi (@Dubrovnik_Taxi) June 10, 2012

Genius!