BigLenny Posted May 9, 2014 Share #1 Posted May 9, 2014 My wife and I were laughing last night about some of the funny names of towns here in our state of Arkansas that we have ridden through on our travels on the bike. Names such as: Turkey Scratch Possum Grape Umpire Romance Evening Shade Grubs Hogeye Toad Suck Weiner (Weener) Greasy Corner Hog Jaw Cooter These are just a sampling of some of the unique names we have here in our state. So, got me to wondering. What are some of the unique names of towns in your states that you have ridden through. I know you can google this subject and probably get all of the funny town names, but I'm talking about actually experienced on your bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted May 9, 2014 Share #2 Posted May 9, 2014 We've been to Dogpatch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted May 9, 2014 Share #3 Posted May 9, 2014 Well to start with any state that is spelled one way and pronounced a different way, what do ya expect. Your neighbor to the north is Cans-az and you all spell same way and its Ark-can-saw Whats up with that. We lived in your neighbor to the west there for awhile (20 yr) We definitely saw some odd names. Gotebo Electra Tx, now in Fla I have been thru a few and dont remember many of them. But Yeehaw Junction sticks in my head. Its a cross road with a flashing red light, restraunt (sort of) and gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonslayer Posted May 9, 2014 Share #4 Posted May 9, 2014 We have a Booger Hollow up the road from Vogel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBeard Posted May 9, 2014 Share #5 Posted May 9, 2014 http://www.oddee.com/item_96555.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted May 9, 2014 Share #6 Posted May 9, 2014 My home state ride thru's in Michigan I am from "Fruitport" which is right next door to "Ferrysburg".. Ridden thru: Hell Mi, Climax Mi, Paradise Mi, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE50 Posted May 9, 2014 Share #7 Posted May 9, 2014 Sugar tit, SC!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted May 9, 2014 Share #8 Posted May 9, 2014 Sugar tit, SC!!! Actually Ace,, I think the name of your current home town is funny,, but on the same token,, I aint never been chased by a bunch of folks wantin to hang me either ,,,,,,,, pretty hard to laugh when your hangin there,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share #9 Posted May 9, 2014 Sugar tit, SC!!! Thats is awesome!!! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted May 9, 2014 Well to start with any state that is spelled one way and pronounced a different way, what do ya expect. Your neighbor to the north is Cans-az and you all spell same way and its Ark-can-saw Whats up with that. Lemme do some splainin. Both Arkansas and Kansas are Native American names. In Arkansas we honor the true Native American pronounciation and finish the word with an "ah" It's not "aw" like you said above. Kansas allows the European pronounciation of "ass" on the end. The two names have different Native American meanings: Kansas - Flat as board. Arkansas - God's Country. It's obvious the "Ar" on the front of the word changes the meaning significantly. LOL. BL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMike Posted May 9, 2014 Share #11 Posted May 9, 2014 Pa has some of the best. Middlesex. Intercourse, blue ball, and virginville to name a few. In fact they hold the funny name record according to this. http://www.squidoo.com/pennsylvania-town-names Since I am single I think I'll schedule a ride to virginville. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted May 9, 2014 Pa has some of the best. Middlesex. Intercourse, blue ball, and virginville to name a few. In fact they hold the funny name record according to this. http://www.squidoo.com/pennsylvania-town-names Since I am single I think I'll schedule a ride to virginville. Hmmmmm. Middlesex? Where in the heck would that come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE50 Posted May 9, 2014 Share #13 Posted May 9, 2014 Sugar tit, SC!!! Rumor was it came from a cow that gave really sweet milk!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted May 9, 2014 Share #14 Posted May 9, 2014 I been in a little town up in Alaska called blueballs population was 14 at the time back in 1979? never did find that place again? had a fur trading post . about 12 huge army type tents about 40 or so miles from Juno? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois Posted May 9, 2014 Share #15 Posted May 9, 2014 We have Green Acres not far from here. Been through Frankenstein down in southern Mo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted May 9, 2014 Share #16 Posted May 9, 2014 (edited) Ok you asked There is a place in Newfoundland called.......................Dildo ! Come By Chance ! Keith Edited May 9, 2014 by KeithR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarFan Posted May 9, 2014 Share #17 Posted May 9, 2014 Pa has some of the best. Middlesex. Intercourse, blue ball, and virginville to name a few. In fact they hold the funny name record according to this. http://www.squidoo.com/pennsylvania-town-names Since I am single I think I'll schedule a ride to virginville. Sorry - it is to late for that. I, #StarFan the Viking# was there last year. Since then they changed the name. Now it is simply called "Ville" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Posted May 9, 2014 Share #18 Posted May 9, 2014 My home state ride thru's in Michigan I am from "Fruitport" which is right next door to "Ferrysburg".. Have been at the Johnston Boiler Co. factory in Ferrysburg a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted May 9, 2014 Share #19 Posted May 9, 2014 My home state ride thru's in Michigan I am from "Fruitport" which is right next door to "Ferrysburg".. Ridden thru: Hell Mi, Climax Mi, Paradise Mi, Riding into Climax from the east there's a Warning of cattle on the road, the picture is of a long horn bull with udders ! Must be one of them there transgendered bovine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huggy Posted May 9, 2014 Share #20 Posted May 9, 2014 Ok you asked There is a place in Newfoundland called.......................Dildo ! Come By Chance ! Keith Worked with a girl years ago from Come by Chance! God, that girl followed me around like a love sick puppy!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xssquared Posted May 9, 2014 Share #21 Posted May 9, 2014 Tightwad MO. My wife and kids think it was named after me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMike Posted May 9, 2014 Share #22 Posted May 9, 2014 Hmmmmm. Middlesex? Where in the heck would that come from? I have no idea. But if you are ever in Carlisle Pa, on route 11 north of I76 also off i81. Eat at the Middlesex diner. Mmmmmm they must have one heck of a chef. I eat there every time I am there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMike Posted May 9, 2014 Share #23 Posted May 9, 2014 Sorry - it is to late for that. I, #StarFan the Viking# was there last year. Since then they changed the name. Now it is simply called "Ville" Everything I can find still lists it as Virginville, the list office, wikipedia, trip advisor, AAA. Google maps. I go by there a lit ull have to detour and check this out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronMike Posted May 9, 2014 Share #24 Posted May 9, 2014 Sorry - it is to late for that. I, #StarFan the Viking# was there last year. Since then they changed the name. Now it is simply called "Ville" Everything I can find still lists it as Virginville, the list office, wikipedia, trip advisor, AAA. Google maps. I go by there a lit ull have to detour and check this out. On the other hand. By some of the names I see its no wonder some members do not list their location. Yes I'm a big bad biker from Fruit ville. Don't mess with me! I'm just as mad as a boy named Sue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigLenny Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share #25 Posted May 9, 2014 I live in Little Rock. That's not very imposing either, is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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