Sorry folks, I need to beg a little more time to finish writing up an account of the Obama rally, as requested, but it should be noted that I'm not promising anything groundbreaking.
In the meantime, inspired by a few of the communities mentioned in all this campaign fuss, please enjoy this list of American cities that should probably consider a name change, for various reasons:
1. Smut Eye, Alabama
2. Rabbit Hash, Kentucky
3. Lynchburg, Virginia
4. Toadsuck, Arkansas
5. Little Compton, Rhode Island
6. Frannie, Wyoming
7. Phil Campbell, Alabama
8. Mound City, Illinois
9. Willacoochie, Georgia
10. Euren, Wisconsin
I know there are more out there, so fire away if you've got some.
Eyebrow, Saskatchewan.
ReplyDeleteI am pretty sure it wasn't mentioned in the campaign, but it is a ridiculous name.
I shall totally ignore the point of your list, and go in the opposite direction.
ReplyDeleteThe best name EVER for a town.
Intercourse, PA
(Crazy ass Pennsylvania Dutch)
The best part, is that Intercourse, PA is just North of Paradise, PA.
Just wanted to share that, and when else would I get the chance?
Oh, and Intercourse is just South of Blue Ball, PA. Not kidding, look it up on the map...
ReplyDeleteSorry, can't add to the list...I'm busy packing for Pennsylvania.
ReplyDeleteOh, wait. I forgot, there's a Climax, Michigan.
ReplyDeleteI'm fond of Dumfries, VA. But calling it a city is a stretch. More like a junkyard between the mountains and the highway.
ReplyDeleteCucamonga! No... wait Krusty was right, that is funny.
ReplyDeleteCucamonga! tee hee hee.
I don't think I live that far from Willacoochie. That explains so much!
ReplyDeleteDon't leave out Wartburg, Tennessee.
ReplyDeleteI was never a huge fan of Joe, Montana.
ReplyDeleteEmbarass Wisconsin. There is also an Embarass, Minnesota. Are they equally embarassing? Probably.
ReplyDeleteI just googled this and the worst one is
ReplyDeleteTaumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand
and followed by a close second by Wetwang, England
Dude. Don't talk smack about Little Compton. They'll put a little cap in your ass.
ReplyDeleteCan one stop through Climax, Michigan on the way to Intercourse and Paradise?
ReplyDeleteUm, Kori, i think you need to hit up Intercourse before heading to Climax....unless you are just in it for the foreplay.
ReplyDeleteI always hear about Podunk Junction but I don't know if it's real or made up.
ReplyDeleteLynchburg, Virginia is bad? What about Lynchburg, Tennessee?
ReplyDeleteThere's a Hell, Michigan. Lot of nearby folk will take their tax returns to the post office there, so that the postmark stamp says Hell before it goes to the IRS.
Hey, don't forget Bumpass, Virginia! Too bad that's not near to Climax or Intercourse, although it COULD be (grin).
ReplyDeleteI used to live and go to school in good ol' Virginny, drove near Dumfries and through Lynchburg quite often. I remember finding it ironic that the Moral Majority headquarters was in Lynchburg!
Funny post!
Ok, this isn't a town. There is however, a "Squirrel Level Road" in North Carolina.
ReplyDeleteWetwang England is my favorite. Holy Jeebus this list is funny.
ReplyDeleteI think Nipple Utah might be fun to visit. Wonder what the water tower looks like.
ReplyDeleteomg those were classic. My kids and I still giggle when we drive by Middlesex. we do!
ReplyDeleteAren't you forgetting Herpes, IA?
ReplyDeleteOr maybe I just made that up. But, you never know it might give some town officials an idea.
And with Intercourse, Climax, and Blueballs it's just a matter of time until there's a Clamydia, PA
ReplyDeleteHow about Athelstane, WI?
ReplyDeletewhen we were kids we would always chuckle when we saw the sign.
Great list!
Dammit, I was going to say Intercourse, too, but I'm too late. I have a picture of myself in front of that road sign.
ReplyDeleteThere's a Bat Cave, NC.
There's a Bucksnort, TN.
There's a Slapout, AL.
There's Two Egg, FL.
Isn't there a Hell, MI? If so, that's gotta be the COOLEST name ever.
ReplyDelete"Dude, I'm going to Hell...Hell, MI, bra!"
I'm jumping ship and moving to Toadsuck.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget Cumming, Georgia!
ReplyDeleteYou beat me at Toadsuck! We also have a Booger Holler but who doesn't in the south?
ReplyDeleteSome Canadian cities have odd names too!
ReplyDeletee.g. Spread Eagle and Dildo... both in Newfoundland
Some Canadian cities have odd names too!
ReplyDeletee.g. Spread Eagle and Dildo... both in Newfoundland
How about Weedpatch, Ca. or Los Banos, Ca (thats the bathroom in Spanish) by the way thanks for stopping by my blog
ReplyDeleteSome with a political flare:
ReplyDeleteGeorge, Washington; Bushland, Texas; Boob Creek, Alaska; Black Butte, Oregon and Why, Arizona.
(No offensive meant to anyone)
I also like Toadsuck...it's just way out there! What kind of weirdo thought that up?
ReplyDelete:) Terri
I'm so glad I found your blog! But I must say, you forgot an important horrible city name...
ReplyDelete(drum roll)
Athol, Massachusetts.
Really killer if you have a lisp.
All of these fine cities are in the great state of TN:
ReplyDeleteFrog Jump
Owl Hoot
Sweet Lips
Lick Skillet
I've been to Booger Holler. I've also been to Pickle Gulch, Colo. Don't forget about Worms, Nebraska.
ReplyDeleteI think every country has weird names that make sound funny even for the local citizens. Good observation.
ReplyDeleteWeed, CA.. Not too funny until you find out is where they really grow weed! Legally. :) Who knew.
ReplyDeleteHMMM, I'm trying to think of bad-named towns in California. Most are Spanish names and I have no clue what they mean. I do know that Chico, CA (where I went to college) brought about some laughs from my Spanish speaking friends as it means "boy"....and therefore I went to "boy state U"
ReplyDeleteAhhhh, there are reasons why I love living in Pennsylvania... We also have a town called Eighty-Four.
ReplyDeleteDildo, Newfoundland
ReplyDeleteBlow Me Down, Newfoundland
Crotch Lake, Ontario
F**king, Austria
French Lick, Indiana
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
This is a hilarious list!