That could be it since it happened in Vancouver and they are pretty left leaning there. Thanks Babs, I couldn't think of a reason why Vancouver would object to "Moby Dick".
@Patsy Faye "Rick" we altered by the addition of a "P". Actually, "we" didn't, disgusting though it seems, a rather hilarious story lies behind it, if you will allow me: My wife's brother, helping me out in my Service Station, realizing things were going to the bad, rowdy, unappreciative customers. We had to wear Company shirts, with a sewed-on patch having our first names. Rick added a "P" with a black marker, and leaned forward at the drivers' windows to be sure they got the message. One woman, obviously failing to see the "funny" in it, cussed and drove away! Frank