'Rude' English streets defended

[FarLeftRage]

New road names with rude connotations could soon be banned in part of Sussex to avoid "deliberate misinterpretation".

But throughout England streets including "Grope Lane" and "Titty Ho" have a rich history.

A funny read here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7812254.stm

[Deja Q]

1. They weren't rude when they were first named.

What's changed since then? :D

Good article. Thank you for posting.

[FarLeftRage]

2. That's true...

Some folks get hyper-sensitive... I guess

[Deja Q]

6. In both degrees.

There is an amusing double entendre in modern day parlance... Neither should the past be censored because someone reads a word and giggles at a newfound definition...

But to go so far as to moon the sign for assurances sake, that's just feeble.

[trof]

3. Butt Hole Road

:rofl:
In 2003 Paul and Lisa Allott moved from their bungalow in Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, after becoming fed up of living in Butt Hole Road.

The family said they had grown tired of groups of youths posing for photographs by a street sign near their front wall with their buttocks bared.

Taxis and delivery men often failed to turn up, as they did not believe the road existed, Mr Allott said.

Mr Bailey believes the name may have originated as a reference to a nearby water source.

[GreenPartyVoter]

4. Intriquing!

[mitchum]

5. I spent a simply lovely fortnight in Upper Pissington

[DarkTirade]

7. I used to pass by an oddly named road on the way home from work every night...

Dairy Raper road.

I just had to wonder about that one.