14 Alternative Titles For The Great Recession, Submitted By HuffPost Readers (SLIDESHOW)

14 Alternative Titles For The Great Recession

Before the current economic downturn ever officially ended, it had already become commonly known as the Great Recession. But two years after its official end, some, including Paul Krugman, are beginning to whisper that it might be time for a name change.

On Tuesday, after providing a list of alternative titles suggested by prominent people, we asked you what you thought the current economic downturn should be called.

Below are some of the best suggestions by HuffPost readers. Among them: The People's Awakening, Digital Depression and The Giant Squeeze.

Below is a list of suggested alternate names via Twitter (and one comment made on the original article):

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