I remember, as a little kid, that when I went to Epcot, I went for Nationals. My parents still occaisonally slip up and call it Nationals. However, with the appearance of international teams, and welcoming everyone, I agree that it should be the "WORLD" Championship.
The official FIRST name for everything that happens next weekend is "The FIRST Championship" or "The Championship Event", which includes the FLL World Festival, The FTC World Championship, and the FRC Championship.
Why FRC has not been given a World title, I have no idea... but the point is, FIRST isn't just USFIRST anymore. It's time to welcome and recognize our friends from other countries.
Plus, doesn't it just sound cooler when you tell your friends you're going to the WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP?! Seriously. Big ol' cool factor right there.
