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The response to our second reader photo challenge was great, and we got a ton of hilarious submissions! We’re posting most of them here, and all of them on our Flickr page. Enjoy!
Anatomically-inclined business names
We had so many submissions in this category, we were actually able to organize them by body part:
We received two pictures of Massachusetts liquor stores named “Bunghole,” from Cody (above, in Peabody) and Sabrina (below, in Salem). According to Wikipedia, “a bunghole is a hole bored in a liquid-tight barrel,” though it’s been used as naughty slang since at least the 13th century (famously making an appearance in Dante’s Inferno).
We also got two pictures of the same business, from readers Kati and Laura — the unfortunately-named Analtech in Newark, Delaware. (I’m sure it’s pronounced an-AL-tech, guys. Jeez, grow up!)
Jocelyn sent us a snap of Oregon’s own T&A Supply Co., which judging from their name, keeps Nevada well-stocked with pasties and stripper poles.
This package store is just outside of Atlanta. (Thanks, Lucy!)
Furniture guaranteed to keep you up at night. (Heh. Sorry.)
Puntastic business names
The hair weaves in Pine Bluff, Arkansas are beyond belief. (Thanks to Darcie!)
This had to be intentional. Right? (From Josh and Joanna Burress, taken near Kokomo, Indiana.)
Caroline Hanke sent in this picture of a really full-service gas station.
Unfortunate business names
From reader Katherine: tanning for the truly pale.
Kelly found this sign in southern Indiana. (Just because you own the place doesn’t mean you have to name it after yourself.)
From Mindy, the least popular furniture store in Mason City, Iowa.
Joe Warner writes that this business in Acworth, Georgia was torn down a few years ago. I guess the formula just wasn’t working.
Asian restaurants
There could’ve been thousands of pictures in this column, but we liked these three the best. From J.J. in Poughkeepsie:
In Bath, Maine (thanks, Austin):
Reader Christine pointed out this photo of San Diego’s own Pho King (it’s pronounced fuh), taken by the gourmands at mmm-yoso!
There are lots of these places in Los Angeles, but apparently people in other parts of the world (like reader Tori) think that donuts and Chinese food make strange platefellows:
Just plain odd
There’s really no other way to classify these. What were they thinking?
More weirdness from Darcie in Pine Bluff, Arkansas:
Discount caskets? (I hope they’re not used.) Thanks, Alyssa!
Sarah sent us this shot from Shreveport, Louisiana. She hoped this was a sign for an exterminator business, but needless to say, didn’t go inside to investigate.
Laura found this on vacation in Phoenix about 15 years ago. Cute!
Georgetown’s own Moby Dick Kabob. (Say that five times fast.) Thanks to Luz.
On-purpose weird business names
When you have no marketing budget, sometimes the best way to get the word out about your business is by giving it a ridiculous name. We’re pretty sure that’s what happened to these fine establishments.
From Kevin:
A Phillipsburg, Kansas restaurant found by Alyssa:
A guy who got tired of answering the question “what kind of stuff do you sell?” From Jocelyn:
More peculiarity from Pine Bluff:
A frozen yogurt place in Salt Lake (thanks Devora), whose motto appears to be “no spooning on Sundays!”
Bars
There seems to be a long-standing tradition of giving bizarre names to drinking establishments. Here are a few.
Nothing special about this Lancaster, Ohio saloon (thanks, Sheya):
Live nude cattle in Star Valley, Arizona. (Thanks, Susan.)
Both the name and logo of this business seem to celebrate drunk driving:
Just around the corner from the Mormon temple in Salt Lake City (thanks, Jessica):
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