Hi there! Thanks for stopping by. I’m sorry that I haven’t been here in six weeks. Part of the reason I haven’t blogged as frequently is that I travel for work quite a bit. A lot of my travel is to Pennsylvania. What I’ve discovered is that Pennsylvania is such a pathetically aspiring red-neck wanna be state that they’ve named a lot of their towns after other more red-necky places. Here are the top ten dumbest named towns in Pennsylvania.
Indiana: Yes, there’s an Indiana, Pennsylvania. One of the top ten most boring states is Indiana, so of course Pennsylvania looks up to Indiana.
Hecktown: Quite obviously, 150 years ago some Quaker religious maven made sure they didn’t name this Helltown. How cool would that be? The zip code would end in 666.
Wind Gap: Is it pronounced Wined Gap or Wind Gap? I know that it’s Wind Gap, but what does that even mean?
Ohio: Yes, there’s an Indiana and an Ohio, Pennsylvania. Again, they chose another boring, redneck state. It’s like Pennsylvania waited until all the other states named themselves and then stole their ideas as if no one would notice. There is also an East Texas town in Pennsylvania. Could they have been more lazy when they picked these names?
Climax: Ok, this isn’t rednecky, but it’s definitely fun. I’m sure the religious zealots in Hecktown probably never visit here.
Egypt: A lot of people don’t know this, but Egypt is the redneckiest of the middle Eastern countries.
Mars: I hate to beat the same drum but Mars is know as the ____ planet? It’s the red planet. The red neck planet.
Scalp Level: I have a feeling that this town was founded by some aging, balding men.
Intercourse, PA! As you would imagine, if you’re traveling in Pennsylvania, you get to Intercourse, PA before Climax, PA. There’s quite obviously a battle between good and depravity in Pennsylvania.
Trust me, there are plenty more oddly named places in Pennsylvania. I’m curious though, what are the oddest town or street names that you’ve come across in your life?
Have a great Friday! ~Phil
I think Blue Ball PA is pretty odd.
Yes, and I imagine that it’s probably not to close to Climax and Intercourse, PA.
It is right down the road from Intercourse
You forgot Blueball and Virginville PA. Very odd indeed. A lot of sexually frustrated town namers
Hahaha.
I thought of adding Blueball to the list, but I thought that might be overdoing it on the same theme.
So interesting! Please, pay attention that the names are a part of your history!