Back in 1995 a fan of the series posted a theory about the Doctor's name... →

“Here’s a particularly stupid theory. If we take “The Doctor” to be the Doctor’s name - even if it is in the form of a title no doubt meaning something deep and Gallifreyan - perhaps our earthly use of the word “doctor” meaning healer or wise man is direct result of the Doctor’s multiple interventions in our history as a healer and wise man. In other words, we got it from him. This is a very silly idea and I’m consequently rather proud of it.”

Guess what the mysterious poster’s name was? Steven Moffat – the current head writer of the series, who came up with the theory 16 years ago when he was merely a fan of the sci-fi show.

Funnily enough, his post prompted another user to comment: “Good stuff.. I really like it… If only the Doctor Who writers could be so imaginative…”

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