Business name causes controversy
Right in the middle of charming little St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin (population 2000), Geoff Gorres and his business partners opened a gun store. Their choice of name: F-Bomb Ordnance.
Local residents aren't too happy about it, thinking it lowers the standards of the community to have the f-bomb "displayed prominently" on Main Street.
In response to the controversy, the owner says he may be willing to consider other options for signage, but he's definitely keeping the f-bomb name. More info: CBS (WCCO); The Sun.
Local residents aren't too happy about it, thinking it lowers the standards of the community to have the f-bomb "displayed prominently" on Main Street.
In response to the controversy, the owner says he may be willing to consider other options for signage, but he's definitely keeping the f-bomb name. More info: CBS (WCCO); The Sun.
Comments
What's wrong with 'Fire Bomb'? (And anyone who conjure up some other meaning shouldn't feel like their cherry's been popped anew!)
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 08/07/15 at 01:30 PM
I like it! People can be such prudes about some things.
Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 08/07/15 at 02:15 PM
These stories bring to mind George Carlin's "Seven Words" routine - "Words depicting violence are acceptable, while those describing the act of love are not."
"We're gonna shoot ya, Sheriff. We're gonna shoot ya real slow."
"We're gonna shoot ya, Sheriff. We're gonna shoot ya real slow."
Posted by KDP on 08/07/15 at 02:24 PM
It does have the almost universal symbol for ordnance including firearms.
Posted by Gator Guy on 08/07/15 at 06:22 PM
Real easy solution for the business owners:
Business owners: "OK, fine. No more F-bomb Ordnance. Henceforth we will be known as "F_ck Ordnance."
Good citizens of St Croix Falls: " Uhhh...F-bomb Ordnance will be just fine."
Problem solved.
Business owners: "OK, fine. No more F-bomb Ordnance. Henceforth we will be known as "F_ck Ordnance."
Good citizens of St Croix Falls: " Uhhh...F-bomb Ordnance will be just fine."
Problem solved.
Posted by Big Daddy on 08/07/15 at 10:15 PM
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