I can think of several remedies for alleviating this hatred of the 4X8:
1. Convert it to metric. This would render it 12192 x 24384, if you remove the decimal point. This is similar to the rulers sometimes used by fisherman.
2. Do therapy to help others overcome their denial that their layout is still 4 x 8, in spite of creative configurations.
3. Form an online support group for those with 4 x 8 o'phobia.
I think this issue is a kissing cousin to the 3rd rail phobia that sweeps through our hobby.