Most cities have harmless names that make sense given their meaning, and they’re memorable, not because of how they sound, but because of what we associate with them. Take New York for instance. The “city that never sleeps” got its name when the English took over the colony in 1664 and named the city for the Duke of York — makes perfect sense. And Miami, whose name comes from the Calusa word “Mayami” which means “big water”, sits right on the Atlantic Ocean. But some cities will have you scratching your head, wondering how in the world someone thought their name was a good idea! These 7 city names will have you laughing out loud and wondering where exactly does their meaning come from!
7. Come, Idiots, Come
7. Come, Idiots, Come
Want to feel intellectually superior? Look no further than Moron, Spain, which coincidentally happens to be a stunning Spanish city. What’s that old adage about being dumb and beautiful?
6. Want A Reason To Do Nothing?
6. Want A Reason To Do Nothing?
There’s a perfect place for people who just want to do a whole lot of nothing with their time! Take a trip to Boring, Oregon, where apparently, there’s not much to do. Except, maybe yawn and talk about how bored you are.
5. Only Blushing Allowed
5. Only Blushing Allowed
What do they do to you when you cross the city limits of Embarrass, MN? Heckle you? Tickle you? Pull out a file on your closet skeletons and pass it around town?
4. Ladies Rule
4. Ladies Rule
So what’s exactly happening in the town of Blue Ball in Ireland? Let’s hope for the men here that their level of satisfaction doesn’t match the name of their city.
3. Good Excuses Are Easy To Come By
3. Good Excuses Are Easy To Come By
Ever really wanted to get away from it all? Have a chance to unwind and do nothing? There is a city calling your name. Its name is Nothing and it’s located in Arizona. It’s truly the perfect travel spot if you really want to see, experience and do nothing.
2. Highway To You Know Where
2. Highway To You Know Where
If you find yourself in Michigan, you truly can take the highway to Hell. And while you may have to pay for your sins, at least you’ll be guaranteed cool temperatures in the city of Hell.
1. Where do They Live?
1. Where do They Live?
We saved the best for last. Obviously, this isn’t a town in an English-speaking country, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t crack up English speakers when they visit. Yes, the town of Fucking is in Austria and apparently their signs go missing… a lot.
