BS: Inappropriate company names

Subject: BS: Inappropriate compant names
From: Dave the Gnome
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 10:58 AM

Just driven behind a van proubly bearing the legend 'S & M plumbing and heating'. I was having visions of leather clad plumbers with spiked dog collars installing systems that freeze your knackers off and then scald you.

Any other suitably silly ones. Or is it just me that's strange?

Cheers

DtG

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate compant names
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 11:02 AM

On some of my jobs I use a company called 'Schindlers's Lifts' yes, really!

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate compant names
From: Paco Rabanne
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 11:03 AM

Bit of a cock up on the s's there I'm afraid.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: redsnapper
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 11:10 AM

Wake and Paine: undertakers in Twickenham, UK

Wright, Hassell @ Co: solicitors (lawyers) in London

RS

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: redsnapper
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 11:14 AM

Not a company name but the name of a chocolate bar available in continental Europe: Big Nuts

RS

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Blowzabella
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 11:49 AM

One of the sponsors for one of our events was a Danish company called DONG - that was one website I never dared look up while i was at work!!! (They are actually very respactable and build wind farms)

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Blowzabella
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 11:50 AM

Oh - and not an inappropriate company name, as such, but I do remember a brand of contraceptive pill I used to take, which was made in, of all places, Maidenhead!!!

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 12:40 PM

Fockink Gin!

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: John on the Sunset Coast
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 12:49 PM

1) We used to have a neighborhood Thai restaurant, Poo-Ping Palace.
2) Years ago my then young son would laugh with scatological delight when we would see a service station, Pass Gas.
3) That same then young son used to corrupt the name of the seaside, San Diego area community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea to Garbage-by-the-Sea.
In spite of this, and other foibles, he did turn out to be a fine young man.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Nigel Parsons
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 12:49 PM

In the village of Plockton in Scotland, the "Nessun Dorma Guest House"

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Cool Beans
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 01:38 PM

There's the deliberately humorous Death Wish Piano Movers in Cambridge, Mass.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: JohnInKansas
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 01:40 PM

One I came across recently is a "visual."

A Plumber's Truck.

John

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Bat Goddess
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 02:25 PM

Actually, some very APPROPRIATE comapny names --

Company name on the side of a local (Portsmouth, NH) truck -- "Three Bricks Shy" can't remember if it was Masonry, Construction or Chimney Repair...

Up in Biddeford, Maine-- "Weed 'Em and Reap Garden Center".

In Chester, Vermont there used to be (might still be there) "A Night With a Native" Bed and Breakfast.

And my favorite antiques shop name (about 25 years ago in Portland, Maine) was "Remains to Be Seen".

Oh, and "Starving Artists Movers" here in New Hampshire.

Linn

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Alaska Mike
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 03:08 PM

When Chevrolet first introduced the Chevy Nova in Mexico, no one would buy them. "No va" in spanish means "doesn't go".

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 03:12 PM

The French must find it strange to see English shop windows with big red signs saying 'DIRTY'.

And is it true that when fish fingers were first invented, they were going to be called 'battered cod-pieces'?

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 03:12 PM

On the road leading north out of London used to be a fireplace shop called 'North Road Grates' on the Great North Road.

There is a department in Companies House (based in Cardiff) whose job it is to veto dubious company names, but some slip through.... We had a 'Slappers Inc' which caused merriment around the office for a while.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: GUEST, Topsie
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 03:14 PM

We were amused some years ago in Spain to see lots of very small cars labelled 'SEAT 600'.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 03:24 PM

Dave's Tool and Pipe Works.

The other well known (West Country) Lawyers, Argue and Phibbs.

Singh & Singh Builders (You've tried the cowboys, now try the Indians).

A junk shop "Miss Elaineous".

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: GUEST,Scoville at Dad's
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 04:22 PM

When we were in DC this past spring there were port-o-potties owned by the A Royal Flush company.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Geoff the Duck
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 04:36 PM

A local tradesman drives a van with his name on it, Brian Plimmer.
His trade is plumber.
I always wonder if it is just dyslexic pre-determination.

Quack!
GtD.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Michael
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 04:47 PM

In Hull (UK)there were undertakers (funeral parlour) Boddy & Son.

Mike

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Bizibod
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 05:47 PM

Estate agents in Shropshire, Doolittle and Dalley.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 09:05 PM

One of the major Library suppliers in Sydney is S&M Library Suppliers.

Once they were called Shires & Municipalities cos they supplied office stuff for Local Government, but when they decided to specialise in Library stuff, they changed their name!

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: open mike
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 09:36 PM

some interested names have been invented for radio shows

there is a law firm called Dewey Cheatham and Howe

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 10:26 PM

In Toowoomba

Mr Stool
Stools made to order

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: frogprince
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 10:39 PM

A fluke, but really visible on a business sign near us just now:
   
       TATTOOS FOR LEASE

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: RangerSteve
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 10:53 PM

Armegeddon Carpet Cleaners, in Brooklyn. I have know idea what their methods are.

in New York's China Town - a restaurant called Big Wong.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Rowan
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 11:02 PM

Near the Queen Vic market in Melbourne, when I was last there, was an adult sex shop
"The Jolly Roger
Pornbrokers to the gentry"

Cheer, Rowan

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: wysiwyg
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 11:08 PM

I like the ones where people name the biz after themselves when their name just isn't any good for promenading. It doesn't even have to make a funny phrase, it's just WRONG-- like Preston Boop Masonry in HUGE, perky lettrs on a roadside billboard-- coulden't somebuddy have told him it would have been better simply to be Acme?!?

(Is Betty his receptionist?!?!)

~Susan

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Alice
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 11:26 PM

This is my favorite, but not from a real company.
In the movie THE BLUES BROTHERS, Carey Fisher plays the angry girlfriend of John Belushi.
She ownes a beauty salon called
"Curl Up And Dye"

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: JennyO
Date: 24 Nov 06 - 11:58 PM

There is a real one in Sydney - or there was the last time I looked. It's a hairdressing salon at Castlecove with that name "Curl Up And Dye"

Here are a few more.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: coldjam
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 12:17 AM

We have a Dr. Looney nearby...never been to him...

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Chip2447
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 12:17 AM

our local phone book just arrived, with an advertisment on th spine of the book; I think I'll try any other law firm in the state (Mo)rather than this one..."Murphy Law firm" somehow it doesn't inspire much confidence in a smooth outcome.

There is a Local Car dealer by the name of Richard Head. Stereotypes aside, he is really a Dick Head.

You can find "eat here and get gas" signs all over the state.

Several years ago a local sporting goods store had as it's motto, "Liquor, guns and ammo" The motto was used for many years on signs, print and and recorded advertising, and yes,some numbskull tried to rob the place with a knife.

CHip2447

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 12:21 AM

There's a Dr Lazarus near us... often wondered if he was as good as his name, my first ever doctor was a Dr Payne but the best was a former dentist in Weymouth, Dorset - He was Ian Savage.

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 12:34 AM

There's a legal firm called Trikham just down the road.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Kaleea
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 01:18 AM

Bonebraker Chiropractic

In Wichita, Kansas there was a chiropractor named Dr. Bonebraker!

No, I'm not making it up.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Wyrd Sister
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 05:54 AM

In Copenhagen, a shop selling trainers and such running gear, 'Athlete's Foot'

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 06:51 AM

Estate Agents long changed their name
German & Dutch

& the haulage companies
on the rear of the truck "C Butt" (and it needs wiping)
a company from the Village of Old in Northants - "Knights of Old"

I am told there is a chewing gum in Turkey rejoicing in the name of Spank Balls.

And Stook Hill estate agents had a promotion 20 years ago for kiddies to design clothes for Mr Stook Hill (a cartoon frog) which wasn't but should have been given the phrase "Dress Stook Hill"

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 06:55 AM

"Dr. Bonebraker!"

Brisbane is named after Lord Brisbane - the original family name was Briesebane - he was a Norman who came over with William and had that nickname because he fought with a mace.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: The Fooles Troupe
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 06:57 AM

We have the 'Athlete's Foot' chain in Australia too.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Mooh
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 07:10 AM

For a short while in Wiarton Ontario there was a shop called Lumpy's Donuts. Yeah, that's what they'll do to you!

Peace, Mooh.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: fat B****rd
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 07:20 AM

I have it on good authority that somewhere in Scotland there is a chip shop called "300 Spartans".

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: GUEST,Partridge
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 07:26 AM

We have a funeral director in dewsbury called Eric Box Ltd.
I also heard of a very posh hair dressers called "Air Hair Layer"
(say it out loud a few times)

Pat x

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Rasener
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 07:36 AM

R. Sole, 6662 Delmar Boulevard, Suite A, 314-721-7653: This is a unique sneaker boutique for those who must have the latest and greatest.

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Rasener
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 07:40 AM

Click on this link and scroll down to see picture of a company van

http://www.thatsweird.net/picture12.shtml

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 08:57 AM

Then there's the 'Dorset Snap-on Tools' company.... didn't know they snapped off!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Flash Company
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 10:31 AM

The Eye surgeon who treated Mum's cataracts was Dr Moriarty.
My favourite though, was a company on our local trading estate called The Europe and Africa Trading Company. Don't know who their advisers were, but , in an effort to shorten the name, they changed it to 'Eurafric'
Once heard their receptionist on the bus saying, 'Can you imagine what it's like answering the switchboard?'
Oh, an afterthought! The two local chippies are 'A fine Kettle of Fish' and 'The Frying Scotsman'

FC

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: *Laura*
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 10:35 AM

When I had some dental work done once the dentists involved were called Ms Aatack and Dr Skinner!!

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Bernard
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 10:46 AM

The company who looks after the tyres on the firm's vehicles have this sign on the side of their van:

Taffy's
Wheel
And
Tyre
Specialists

I can send you a photo if you PM your email address to me!

I seem to remember the Dutch Bols liqueur company (based in Amsterdam) was taken over by another company called 'Fokking' - they nearly made a big mistake in the UK until someone pointed out the problem! Or is that an Urban Myth?

Subject: RE: BS: Inappropriate company names
From: Bernard
Date: 25 Nov 06 - 10:49 AM

There's a Asian firm of builders in Bolton, Lancs, and their van proudly proclaims 'You've had the cowboys, now try the Indians!'. Sadly, I don't yet have a photo - but I'm working on it!