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It was named after the locoweed that grew in the area. This cool town name suggests that nothing much is taking place in this corner of Arizona. Federico Prandi is a human love letter to the internet. - The City - Timbuktoo - (Translated: Mother with a large navel) - Toad Town - Vacaville - (Vaca is 'cow' in Spanish) - Walnut - Weed - (Enjoy WEED California) - Wimp - Whisky Basin - You Bet - Yreka (Not to be confused with Eureka) - Zzyzx This popular pill could be putting your health at risk. Mantas Kačerauskas and Robertas Lisickis. 5. Reality: The town, and the RV company, for that matter, are named after the Native American Winnebago tribe. We don’t know exactly how Briny Breezes got it’s name. A lot of people who don't live in Massachusetts tend to mispronounce a lot of our town and city names. 3.) Every librarian's dream vacation destination. The signs of the town are usually stolen by thieves due to the unusual name that appears on the signs. From monikers that tell you where, exactly, you'll be spending all of eternity (it's not pleasant…) to locales inspired by Saint Nick, these weird town names are sure to leave you in stitches. Truth or Consequences, NM. A town can be named from a person, inspired by mythology, or by fauna and flora species. Zigzag the town is in Clackamas County, down the Mt. With a state as big as Texas there are bound to be strange city names to fill out the map. The name was later changed to Ypsilanti in 1829 in honor of Demetrius Ypsilanti. Source: FamilyBreakFinder.co.uk From Giggleswick to Dull the UK has many weird, silly, odd and rude place names, which you can see in the map above. It made me realize how our lives are full of words that aren’t really words anymore but faces, places or memories. China, Texas What do you think are the funniest place names around the world? Turns out the reverse is also true. The only association I have with the number 96 is the birth year on the fake ID I use at One Direction concerts. 7. The town was named after ranch foreman John “Hooker” Threlkeld, and whenever its inhabitants are... 3. 52 Weird Names Of Places In The United States That You Just Can’t Believe Are Real 1. These 8 Towns In Southern California Have The Strangest Names You’ll Ever See 1. And by well-named, I just mean strange. The town’s oldest residents say that when workers helped out … The name originates from the Latin word for “pleasant” but, let’s be honest, it makes you think instantly of the word “placenta,” the fancy way to say “afterbirth” — the bloody tissue expelled after the baby is born and eaten by cats or Tom Cruise. A town in Texas famous for its unusual name after painter Cohn Cohen Hoover was hired to paint two bells, with one saying "Ding", and the other bell saying "Dong". I knew the North Pole was a lie. This Oregon town (and one of the truly cool town names) is named after a river that—you guessed it—zigzags through the land. This village was originally referred to as “Hen. We think a town named after the scapula is humerus. Slightly less populated than the other China, this Texan town … You know how when you say a word over and over, it starts to sound ridiculous? Now, that makes sense. This icky name actually refers to the boogeymen legend locals would tell to keep tourists out. This town is also located in a very "resonant"-sounding area of its U.S. state. We're going to go ahead and guess that Recluse residents aren't exactly the partying type. Unusual town names in Illinois We've got nothing but love for odd town names, because we are the home of Normal, after all. Most of the time, these towns have sophisticated names that have a wonderful ring to it. Well, at least he got something out of his relationship with Kourtney Kardashian—one of the few truly funny town names. I mean, we always knew there was a chance. Bacon Level! Bayonet Point, Florida 7. This weird town name sounds like one of those Instagram body trends that lands teenagers in the hospital. Barton in the Beans. Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida 6. “What the heck are Americans talking about all the time? Besses o' th' Barn. We're sure it's beautiful, but rumor has it this town, with one of the less cryptic funny town names on the list, is hot as blazes. A ridiculous or unusual word can start to sound perfectly ordinary if you’ve grown up hearing it. A terrible town to wear a trench coat in. Discover the intriguing history of Quebec’s log homes. Kyrgyzstan. WHO THOUGHT THESE CITY NAMES WERE A GOOD IDEA?What if the US States went back 200 years ago? If you're looking for the opposite of the Big Easy, we may have found it with this funny town name. This is where I want to spend my retirement years. This town’s name is a big mystery, although some believe it once indicated the distance from the closest Cherokee settlement. He's into social media, online marketing and destroying his own reputation through a blog. He said one proposed vaccine plan isn't workable. This is poetry. Live smarter, look better, and live your life to the absolute fullest. Embarrass, Minnesota. In this edition of the United States of Accents, we look at the varied dialects of the Midwest, which definitely do not sound like ‘Fargo.’. Let us know in the comments! No offense to Idaho, but this seems like a downgrade from the North Pole. Bumblebee, Arizona. This city perfectly describes where I stand on every important matter and derives its name from the fact that, being at the border between Texas and Louisiana, it was initially unclear in which state it was actually located. Butte of Lewis ( The most northerly point of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland) Butthole Lane ( The name of a small road in Shepshed, Leicestershire) Cabbage Patch, California. C'mon, Arizona,... 30 Alaska may be beautiful, but we hear this town is always telling visitors to beat it. If you're happy and you know it, move here. Photoshop skills are a plus. The United States is known as "the land of the free." 1,” Daniel B. Eldred, in 1838 with the now immortalized words: “This caps the climax!”. Death Valley. For example, the fact that my childhood best friend is called Luna (“moon” in Italian) doesn’t impress me much, even though the only other Luna I know of is from Harry Potter. "Just a dash" and "smidge" were already taken. Death Valley received... 2. 32 UK Towns With Hilarious Names That Actually Exist . It just goes to show that weird town names are perhaps rooted in some basis of truth. Jan 8, 2012 - As we travel these beautiful United States and get to see so many new and interesting cities we come across some weird names for towns.. 9. Chicken, Alaska. Here is our list.... See more ideas about weird city names, weird names, city. I … Here's a list of 100 crazy town names in Arkansas. The perfect town to escape to when you don't want your mom, significant other, or boss to know where you've been but aren't a good liar. Less exciting reality: the town is named after the American Fork River. Deadhorse, AK. Boring reality: the town was named after the Canadian River, which is a tributary of the Arkansas River. 4.) You know that meditation exercise where you repeat a word so many times that it loses its meaning? © 2020 Galvanized Media. We've got our minds on this Mississippi town and this Mississippi town on our minds. I know it is a bit of weird as well as kind of funny country names. Here are 25–and believe me, that’s just a sampling–of Wisconsin’s oddly named communities: 1.) It’s unclear if they made the assessment before or after smoking it. Being such a diverse country, it’s a nearly impossible question to answer — but here we’ve come up with 10 talents that just about every American has in spades. 3. GASP! Hooker, Oklahoma We're a little red in the face for learning about this Minnesota town so late. All Rights Reserved. This town's name feels like a Godfather reference, but it actually refers to the not-any-less-creepy horse skulls found in this location. 3. Buggerru, Sardinia, Italy. Nobody knows for sure where the name of this city comes from, but I do know where to host a Legally Blonde 20th anniversary party. Alaska may be beautiful, but we hear this town is always telling visitors to beat it. Read "Names of 30 Alabama towns that were weird … This funny town name doesn't refer to fighting but is actually thought to be a reference to the strength of the local moonshine. You didn't make the cut. Although the first thing that comes to mind is a synthetic drug engineered by the Catholic church, this town was actually named after former resident and landowner John Popejoy. Slightly less populated than the other China, this Texan town owes its name to the chinaberry trees in the surrounding area. My theory: At some point during the 19th century children took over the local government and banished all vegetables in favor of an all-French-fries diet. Cut And Shoot, Texas. When I saw these 25 town names, I thought someone was playing a joke. Of course, there are many more hilarious city and town names in countries all around the world. This city was named after a highway called Rainbow Drive and has been inadvertently fighting for LGBT rights ever since. Critics smelled what he was cooking—and hated it. The town was named after ranch foreman John “Hooker” Threlkeld, and whenever its inhabitants are reminded of some other likely word association they reply: “It’s a location, not a vocation.” Fair enough. We like this town and we cannot lie. Rumor has it that becoming a resident of Superior requires mastering the art of being gratuitously judgmental and claiming you listened to bands before they were famous. My theory: The town was founded by junk food extremists who somehow managed to replace all natural water sources with Coke springs, Pepsi waterfalls and Mountain View ponds. Maybe the local sport is pulsed. The name of this tiny hamlet on the Kentucky-Tennessee border is an homage to, you guessed it, the local bug population. Willing to go all the way, they also renamed many streets to things like Tyrannosaurus Trail or Antrodemus Alley. The name has been applied to the town, the canyon, the river, a mountain, a glacier, and a brand of rolling papers (just kidding on that last one). A town that captured the United States' two greatest passions: patriotism and snacks. These are real. 3 Truth or Consequences, United States It is a spa city that is located in New Mexico, United States and is commonly referred to by the initials as “T or C”. Big Arm, Montana. This is a list of cities and towns in Russia.According to the data of 2010 Russian Census, there are 1,110 cities and towns in Russia.After the Census, Innopolis, a town in the Republic of Tatarstan, was established in 2012 and granted town status in 2015. Legend goes that the name came about during a meeting to choose a name for the new town. I also don’t burst into laughter every time I visit my friend’s house in Viottolo Peloso (literally, “furry alley”) or act shocked when my mother tells me she’s picking up groceries in Sesso (which, yes, is Italian for “sex”). The vaccine won't only prevent you from getting sick. If this South Carolina town was going for something confidence-inspiring, they may have just missed the mark. #95 - Smileyberg, Kansas, USA It's classified a "ghost town" -- but the ghosts are smiling. And so it goes with the towns of Virginia. Reality (sigh): The town is named for an early resident, Colonel John R. Hurt. Fertile, Iowa. Furry animals are not exempt. Beer. Here are 21 things that Americans say A LOT — and what they mean. Hot Spring, NM promptly accepted the challenge and became Truth or Consequences. 10. Only in Texas would this happen…. Brokenwind, Scotland. Badwater -- Inyo County. Donna Summer's ghost is said to roam the streets of this town, looking for someone to take her up on that last dance. My theory: In Winnebago there are no houses but only campers, and the whole city can overcome geography and change its location like the island from LOST. My theory: All 1,603 inhabitants of this Texan town are obliged by city law to wear a fringe of hair on their foreheads, regardless of their gender or degree of sympathy for Zooey Deschanel. The 50 Weirdest Town Names in America 2 Young or old, we all smile and giggle at the rather humorous names of well known travel destinations like Phuket, Thailand and Lake Titticaca, Peru. Popejoy, Iowa 2. Yet another town named for a radio show, this town took the name of the store on Lum and Abner, which ran from 1931 to 1954. SHARE TWEET 1 COMMENTS By. It’s easy to overlook strange place names once you get used to them, but as an Italian, I’m shocked that people in the U.S. actually live in cities and towns with names like these. Native Americans used to camp in this area and noticed that the grass had a blueish tint. In order to be part of Cool’s community, you need to wear a leather jacket, drive a convertible and have a date to the prom. are proud to say that it is the only city name in the world that features two exclamation points. Ypsilanti was a hero in the Greek War of Independence from the Ottoman Empire. Ah, a city for the desperate. Let's hope Insuranceville and Lawyerville are within driving distance. There are two types of people: those who enjoy traveling and those who don’t. Disappointingly, crossing the city limits will not provide you with extra eyes or super powers. Is anyone imagining a town-sized pillow fort? Ha! 2. Which is why I can’t blame distracted Americans for living their lives in towns and cities while ignoring that they have very silly names. Either way, this funny Canadian town name has had visitors chuckling for generations. These 20 Towns In Virginia Have Names That Will Make You Look Twice – What The?! Peck” because of its general store, owned by one Henry Peck. Experiment, Georgia. Well, that story’s OK, but I still like mine better. All we know is that it would also be an exquisitely good name for a line of cleaning products, a perfume targeting grandmas or my drag queen alter ego. All I’m going to do is list some of my favorites here. In 1950, popular NBC Radio host Ralph Edwards challenged American cities to rename themselves after his quiz show. 50 Strangest Town Names in America (and Where They Came From) 1. Some of these names … My theory: Drenched in nationalistic pride, the patriotic inhabitants of this city swore on the constitution to only use American cutlery and promptly declared war to IKEA. My theory: The residents decided to embrace mediocrity, but took it too far. 31 25 Massachusetts town names that are hard to pronounce Some of them are real doozies. Yes, Florida has some really strange town names around and you’ll find them when you travel off the beaten path. Buttzville! Developments come and go, with towns … Truth is, I appreciate a well-named town. Accident, Maryland. But, oh no. A triumphant name if followed by "high." Bear, Delaware 8. Bird-in-hand, Pennsylvania 10. C'mon, Arizona, get some self-esteem. My theory: concrete streets, concrete buildings, concrete fountains, concrete rivers, concrete people. Set your kid apart from the sea of Emmas and Aidans. Three Way was named after the three way split of the U.S. Route 45, which was obviously my first and only guess about its name. Today, the only things left in Loco are a few farms and cemeteries. Get a head start and nothing will faze you. Here’s our top 15 funny city and town names to visit: North America 1. Bad Axe, Michigan 4. Sorry, North West. My theory: I was really hoping that Cut and Shoot was named after a renowned film school educating the best editors and cinematographers in the country. The part of the room with the bed/a town in New Hampshire. Nothing like a place with the word "death" in it that makes you want to visit. The town (originally called “Midway”) was renamed in 1950 for its proximity to the Idaho National Laboratory. With a population of just about 1,000, we're guessing this Washington town isn't the all-night rave the name makes it out to be. 5.) There's a place called Friendship in a state that calls itself Vacationland? #96 - Sod, West Virginia, USA Maybe because the name Turf was too boring? … (And that's just "B."). Others say that the name comes from the fact that “haha” was once a synonym for cul-de-sac (a possible reference to Lake Témiscouata presenting an obstacle to roads). My theory: Everything in this village is emotional and overly dramatic like a Christina Aguilera cover. Ellen O'Leary @elle_mno July 15, 2015. It could be a reminder of how our lives are marching on at an unimaginable pace — or perhaps a homage to Jan de Bont’s 1994 action masterpiece starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock — but no, Speed was actually named after the town doctor Eugene Travis Speed Sr. who was, unfortunately, not an action movie hero. If … Charlotte If you’ve been pronouncing Charlotte like the city in North Carolina, guess again! Coupon, Pennsylvania. Also Read: Crazy Stuff to Do When Bored. According to the story, in fact, the name refers to a confrontation that took place in 1912 and almost led to violence. Boring reality: The town was named after colonel Francis Fries, a cotton mill owner who played a key role in the town’s establishment. Are they even speaking English?” Of course they are, in their own special way! The most famous of all the unusual town names in South Africa. Bacon, Texas 76301; Noodle, Texas 79536; Oatmeal, Texas 78605; Turkey, Texas 79261; Trout, Texas 75789 When it was incorporated in 1883 the inhabitants decided that the name wasn’t suitable anymore and renamed the town, very literally, after its shape. Imagine that you are arriving at this place and your car starts breaking down. Across the 50 states, more than anywhere else in the world, cities and townships have some of the strangest names you'll find. Originally called Artesia, the town changed its name in 1966 in an attempt to capitalize on its proximity to the Dinosaur National Monument. Without a doubt, this proves to be one of the most creative weird town names. The town of Badwater, located in Death Valley, … But honestly, "the land of the weirdly named" might be more accurate. We're guessing tourism isn't exactly booming in this unappetizingly-named town. Bald Knob, Arkansas 5. 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