Re: Names and places

Dr Zoidberg wrote:
platypus wrote:
I was talking to a guy in work about this the other day - names of
towns and other places that have been changed around by the locals to
show their disdain for the dump they find themselves living in.
Deadcat and Shagbot were mentioned - anybody have knowledge of
similar or wittier transmogrifications?

The amended sign at the entrance to cHaverford West seemed quite
appropriate

There was a sign I saw going into Maryport a couple of years ago, said "Please drive slowly", "drive" was altered to "d i e".

--
platypus

"Merely corroborative detail, intended to
give artistic verisimilitude to an otherwise
bald and unconvincing narrative.”

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  • Re: Names and places
    ... towns and other places that have been changed around by the locals to ... show their disdain for the dump they find themselves living in. ...
    (uk.rec.motorcycles)
  • Re: Names and places
    ... towns and other places that have been changed around by the locals ... to show their disdain for the dump they find themselves living in. ...
    (uk.rec.motorcycles)
  • Re: Names and places
    ... show their disdain for the dump they find themselves living in. ... Deadcat ...
    (uk.rec.motorcycles)
  • Re: Names and places
    ... to show their disdain for the dump they find themselves living in. ... Earl Shitton, Stinckley, Shitshed ...
    (uk.rec.motorcycles)
  • Re: Names and places
    ... show their disdain for the dump they find themselves living in. ... Platypus? ...
    (uk.rec.motorcycles)