Detroit Names that Make Us Chuckle

[Lowell]

Every now and then there's a company or other name that draws a chuckle, like the famous Troy intellectual property law firm Harness, Dickey & Pierce [now just Harness IP - I guess the chuckles were too loud for too long].

Recently I came across this sign in Farmington that cracked me up, almost like it was lawyer joke. But maybe I should give them credit for getting my attention? Do you have any other Detroit names, past or present, that make you chuckle?

[Jimaz]

Who could forget the infamous Big Beaver signs in Troy?

It's made it onto T-shirts, jewelry and even the news:

Talk about your unintended consequences.

Edit: Sorry, that last one is near Regina. Still funny though.

[Steve]

Growing up in the sixties in Oak Park, there was a podiatrist on 9 Mile Road name Jerome Smelsey.

[jcole]

A neighbor of mine had a proctologist named Dr. Tootla
I had a Dentist in Clawson named Dr Greif
I had a pair of obstetricians name Dr Gerber and Johnson

[lpg]

In the 50's I had a dentist named Dr. Pepper.

[Kathleen]

Dr Tingling, an orthodontist in Southfield.

[CassTechGrad]

I would have changed my name to help the business.

[jcole]

I worked with his brother, Paul Glanz at one time. It always cracked me up with Harry came to visit.

I would have changed my name to help the business.

[Lowell]

And of course there was the famous Annis Furs Building.

[Lowell]

The street sign at the corner of Corporate and Crooks in Troy is a favorite.

[Honky Tonk]

And of course there was the famous Annis Furs Building.

Euuuuwww....

[13606Cedargrove]

Here is Orange County, California, there is a corporate law firm: Payne and Fears.

[canuck]

There is a funeral parlour in East End Montreal called T. Sansregret. The T in spoken French is short for "You are"… You’re without regret.

So sorry for hijacking a Detroit thread…

[ct_alum]

Since you hijacked the thread, I won't feel bad about mentioning the sign for Big Bone Lick State Park on I-75 in Kentucky..........

[Rocket]

Who could forget the infamous Big Beaver signs in Troy?

It's made it onto T-shirts, jewelry and even the news:

It should be noted that Big Beaver is exit 69.

[467riverfix]

But my overall fave is Sashabaw Road.

[467riverfix]

And I'll hi-jack the hi-jack and go one better. In Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, there is A & K Lick-A-Chick.

[Ray1936]

And I'll hi-jack the hi-jack and go one better. In Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, there is A & K Lick-A-Chick.

Helluva long drive from here in southern Nevada. But, were I younger, I'd be tempted.........................

[Jimaz]

Speaking of Nevada, there's the humble town of Pahrump, affectionately known by the locals as "Elephant Fart", Nevada.

[jcole]

One of my faves is French Lick Indiana, followed by Intercourse and Blue Ball, both in PA.

[Ray1936]

Speaking of Nevada, there's the humble town of Pahrump, affectionately known by the locals as "Elephant Fart", Nevada.

Been there many times, just over the mountain range from Las Vegas. Actually some excellent restaurants/gambling joints there.