Thanks Michael... Yeah, the "Whirlpoolizer" tool. :-)

Oh... just think of the applications!

I imagine that one would go like this: 1) pick an axis with two points - because it could whirlpool in any direction.
2) pick a first radius to start the whirlpool twist - that way, maybe you want to leave the middle part intact.
4) pick the extent radius of the effect.
5) Enter in the degrees of rotation for the extent point.

Or maybe it would just be a rotation degree and forget about the effect zone, and all it would need is an axis and a degree.

...I'll put it in the wish list...