Sawhorse

Former Vice President Al Gore was first called Sawhorse and then his name was changed to Sundance.

CNN Transcript Jun 18, 2007 2007

The Sawhorse is a splendid steed and though he's made of wood He does as many thrilling stunts as any meat horse could.

The Patchwork Girl of Oz Baum, L. Frank 1913

The Sawhorse is a splendid steed and though he's made of wood

The Patchwork Girl of Oz 1887

The Sawhorse was a swift and willing traveler, and though it could talk if need arose, it seldom said anything unless spoken to.

The Magic of Oz 1887

"This certainly is a queer country," sighed Aunt Em. "Excuse me," called the Sawhorse, "the path has ended and I'd like to know which way to go."

The Emerald City of Oz 1887

The Sawhorse was the favorite steed of Ozma and to prevent its wooden legs from wearing out she had them shod with plates of gold.

Little Wizard Stories of Oz 1887

However, the Washington Post reported that he was initially called Sawhorse but eventually became Sundance for unknown reasons.

BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition 2008

Al Gore, known to be a bit inexpressive, was initially "Sawhorse," although evolved (perhaps he complained?) into "Sundance."

Code Name Obama 2008

Muck Rack is in this for money, part of a small, New York startup called Sawhorse Media with several projects designed to capitalize on Twitter’s hype.

Muck Rack, home of 140-character dispatches from the field, gets useful » Nieman Journalism Lab 2009

"The Sawhorse is the favorite steed of Princess Ozma, the Ruler of the Land of Oz, and he lives in a stable decorated with pearls and emeralds, at the rear of the royal palace.

The Patchwork Girl of Oz Baum, L. Frank 1913