The worst place names in the world:
2. Fucking, Austria
3. Disappointment, Kentucky
4. Shitterton, Dorset, England
5. Horneytown, North Carolina
6. Middelfart, Denmark
7. Toad Suck, Arkansas
8. Hell, Michigan
9. Hookersville, West Virginia
10. Whiskey Dick Mountain, Washington
11. Cockup, Cumbria, England
12. Bald Knob, Arkansas
13. Spread Eagle, Wisconsin
14. Wetwang, Yorkshire, England
15. Gravesend, Kent, England
16. Thong, Kent, England
17. Titty Hill, Sussex, England
18. Looneyville, Texas
19. Muff, Ireland
20. Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand
21. Twatt, Orkney, Shetland Islands, Scotland
22. Cockburn, Western Australia
The worst place names in the world:
2. Fucking, Austria
3. Disappointment, Kentucky
4. Shitterton, Dorset, England
5. Horneytown, North Carolina
6. Middelfart, Denmark
7. Toad Suck, Arkansas
8. Hell, Michigan
9. Hookersville, West Virginia
10. Whiskey Dick Mountain, Washington
11. Cockup, Cumbria, England
12. Bald Knob, Arkansas
13. Spread Eagle, Wisconsin
14. Wetwang, Yorkshire, England
15. Gravesend, Kent, England
16. Thong, Kent, England
17. Titty Hill, Sussex, England
18. Looneyville, Texas
19. Muff, Ireland
20. Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand
21. Twatt, Orkney, Shetland Islands, Scotland
22. Cockburn, Western Australia
23. Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia
I like that New Zealand… one… Give me a Long Island, New York pronunciation of that name… With all the dialect you can muster… OR maybe a Southern RED-Neck one (right from Dalton, Georgia or Tunnel Hill, Georgia) that I can hear from hear… 
That one ain’t in the Bluenose Dictionary…
Bill…
There actually is a Horneytown NC, just North of the City of High Point(Furniture Market). It has it’s own Vol. Fire Dept. and that’s about it. You can leave there heading for Climax NC!
But living in Muff, Ireland would sure be nice, to go diving that is!
Some funny stuff there. Not sure about some of those british names though. Never heard of some of 'em. Never heard of that Dorset one even though I spent some considerable time in Dorset. Shitterton… that could describe many places though
Well Mark A:
It’s nice to see you back here… and Posting… I was sure you may have got involved with something other than Audio… or something… You can only imagine what I was reading, between-the-lines… 
?
We gotta get TomS to do his homework on those places and post the dates of incorporation of those places…
Do You Think?
Bill…
Incorporation!
Get real Bill! You really think the Saxons were into that crap! LOL
Anyway, Shitterton, a delightful small village near where I used to live, half way between metropolitan East Dorset and the rural beauties of West Dorset, won’t have one.
And by the way Tom, et al, some adolescent schoolboys may be briefly amused by the name, but, I was under the impression that this forum was mainly used by adults?
PS
It’s near Bere Regis Mark, on the road from Dorchester to Poole/Bournmouth.
(spambot @ Jul. 16 2007,05:46)
QUOTE
PS
It's near Bere Regis Mark, on the road from Dorchester to Poole/Bournmouth.
It's near Bere Regis Mark, on the road from Dorchester to Poole/Bournmouth.
Ah ha! They must keep that name quiet as I'd never heard of it despite living nearby for sometime. Thanks for the clarification.
(woxnerw @ Jul. 16 2007,00:31)
QUOTE
Well Mark A:
It's nice to see you back here.. and Posting.. I was sure you may have got involved with something other than Audio.. or something.. You can only imagine what I was reading, between-the-lines..?
It's nice to see you back here.. and Posting.. I was sure you may have got involved with something other than Audio.. or something.. You can only imagine what I was reading, between-the-lines..
?Hi Bill,
Just passing through. Plenty of other things on the go at the moment - mostly relating to music.
Got a bit fed up of some of the back-chat that went on here and thought "I've got better things today than waste my time trying to help folk who don't want to be helped, and are then just plain rude about it". Sad but true!
Anyway, thanks for the welcome. I'll try to pop by again sometime.
I’m not sure spambot… There 's some pretty strange names around here that could be attributed to them as well as native Indian names, and-the-like. Even the French had quite an influence on the Native population… or visa verse when it came to naming places…
I hear you Mark A… Life is definitely at a slower pace around here in the summer months… OR maybe the pace of life is as fast as we choose to make it…
Bill…
(spambot @ Jul. 15 2007,23:39)
QUOTE
And by the way Tom, et al, some adolescent schoolboys may be briefly amused by the name, but, I was under the impression that this forum was mainly used by adults?
Shows how wrong one can be about some people.
On the other hand, I have attended Toad Suck Daze (not "days"!), and it was a lot of fun. From About.com:
2007 Toad Suck Daze
From Amanda Galiano,
Your Guide to Little Rock, AR.
May 16 2007
Hop on Down to Conway
Fast Facts:
Dates: May 4-6, 2006
Place: Downtown Conway
That's right folks, it's almost time for that Arkansas festival with the funny name. It's the one weekend where toads reign supreme and the toadmaster rules the day. This year, Toad Suck Daze (not Days) will be on May 5-7 in downtown Conway. By the way, don't say the "f word" if you are in Conway around time for the festival . . . frog that is.
What is "Toadsuck?" Well, the name doesn't refer to what you're thinking. Back when steamboats traveled the Arkansas River, they could only travel when the water was at the right depth. When it wasn't, the captains and their crew had to wait on the river at what is currently the Toad Suck Lock and Dam. They, being good sailors, waited at the local tavern and the locals said that , "suck on the bottle 'til they swell up like toads." That's where legend says the name of the town comes from and festival is named after the town.
Toad Suck Daze is fun for all the family. They have special events for kids but all the events are family fun.
They also have great food! Food is one of my favorite festival activities. A wide variety traditional items are available, including hamburgers, chicken fajitas, corn dogs, crawfish, cotton candy, candy apples and polish sausage. There are different types of nontraditional festival food provided by local vendors. You can find something for every taste. Normally food ranges in price from $1 (popcorn) to $5-6 dollars for a larger sandwich.
Toad Suck also provides music for visitors. They have many bands scheduled including some bluegrass, classic rock and alternative rock bands. They have a great job at providing music for all tastes in the past and it looks like they've done a good job this year too.
Local vendors and crafters are also on hand to peddle their treasures. While browsing the different shops you're sure to find something interesting or at least humorous. Many of the items are toad themed (of course) and Conway even has a special "Toad Store" where you can buy all the gear you need to outfit yourself for Toad Suck Daze. It's open now until the end of the festival so get your Toadobillia while the getting is good. Festival organizer say the pickings get slim on the first day of the festival.
If you've never been to Toad Suck Daze, go and give it a try. According to the founders of Toad Suck Daze, it has been voted the number 1 festival in Arkansas in 1998 and one of the Top 100 Events by the American Bus Association in 1997. It's worth a look.
(woxnerw @ Jul. 15 2007,12:27)
QUOTE
20. Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand
I like that New Zealand... one.. Give me a Long Island, New York pronunciation of that name.. With all the dialect you can muster.. OR maybe a Southern RED-Neck one (right from Dalton, Georgia or Tunnel Hill, Georgia) that I can hear from hear.. That one ain't in the Bluenose Dictionary..
Bill..
I like that New Zealand... one.. Give me a Long Island, New York pronunciation of that name.. With all the dialect you can muster.. OR maybe a Southern RED-Neck one (right from Dalton, Georgia or Tunnel Hill, Georgia) that I can hear from hear..
That one ain't in the Bluenose Dictionary.. Bill..
Bill,
As I recall, that name was the theme to a hit song in the UK. I can't remember the Band but the song was about The Lone Ranger and Tonto and included those immortal lyrics:
" Maybe masked man, him a poofter, try it on with surly Tonto. Let me tell you Mr Lawman, Tonto doesn't mind"
Ah! They don't write them like that anymore (Thank the deity of your choice)
Alabama (USA), where I grew up, has its share of great place names. Some of my favorites.
Possum Trot
Bug Tussle (aka Bugtussle)
Bogaloosa
There is even a Possum Trot Orchestra: Here
T
(Bruffie @ Jul. 16 2007,18:48)
QUOTE
(woxnerw @ Jul. 15 2007,12:27)
QUOTE
20. Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateapokaiwhenuakitanatahu, New Zealand
I like that New Zealand… one… Give me a Long Island, New York pronunciation of that name… With all the dialect you can muster… OR maybe a Southern RED-Neck one (right from Dalton, Georgia or Tunnel Hill, Georgia) that I can hear from hear… That one ain’t in the Bluenose Dictionary…
Bill…
I like that New Zealand… one… Give me a Long Island, New York pronunciation of that name… With all the dialect you can muster… OR maybe a Southern RED-Neck one (right from Dalton, Georgia or Tunnel Hill, Georgia) that I can hear from hear…
That one ain’t in the Bluenose Dictionary… Bill…
Bill,
As I recall, that name was the theme to a hit song in the UK. I can’t remember the Band but the song was about The Lone Ranger and Tonto and included those immortal lyrics:
" Maybe masked man, him a poofter, try it on with surly Tonto. Let me tell you Mr Lawman, Tonto doesn’t mind"
Ah! They don’t write them like that anymore (Thank the deity of your choice)
Scary…But I have “The Lone Ranger” in my collection.
Bill…This will help pronounce the place!!
A mercifully short clip
http://www.funnycities.com/
Here’s a good lisp…er…list of names.
Bruffie, that is…unreal…
OMG Bruffie! listened to the Lone clip, holy molyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
My favorite town names are all within an hour drive of me… Intercourse, Bird in Hand, Blue Ball. Welcome to Amish country Pennsylvania!
Mike