# Actual weird store names from where you live. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 25, 2005, 10:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119 "2005-07-25T22:05:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![earthpuppy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8c91f0/32.png) [@earthpuppy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/earthpuppy)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 1:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/101 "2005-07-30T01:20:43Z")
> [@Amazon Floozy Goddess](#): > > I was thinkin’ today that we have some places around here whose names are common to us, but to others it might seem pretty weird. For example: > > Shakedown Street - a store that sells “smoking accessories” > She Said BOOM! - never been inside, but drove past it in Toronto > I Like Mike - another place driven by but never been in > Van Gogh’s Ear - A club in a nearby town > Philthy McNasty’s - Local restaurant > > So what places near you - stores, restaurants, bars, etc… have odd/funny names? Oh, **AFG**! I know you don’t know me from Adam, but I’ve been trying to get some t-shirs from Philthy McNasty’s forever! I will gladly send you the money to get a couple for me. Will you let me know what styles/sizes are available and how much? I would _truly_ appreciate it! ---
**Author:** ![earthpuppy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8c91f0/32.png) [@earthpuppy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/earthpuppy)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 1:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/102 "2005-07-30T01:24:38Z")
> [@Stillsmiling](#): > > Not too far south of me is a shop that sells fishing equipment. It’s called Master Bait ‘n’ Tackle > > :eek: I just recently bought a t-shirt for a friend of mine at Master Bait and Tackle. What a hoot! ---
**Author:** ![Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/779978/32.png) [@Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazon_Floozy_Goddess)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 2:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/103 "2005-07-30T02:08:50Z")
> [@earthpuppy](#): > > Oh, **AFG**! I know you don’t know me from Adam, but I’ve been trying to get some t-shirs from Philthy McNasty’s forever! I will gladly send you the money to get a couple for me. Will you let me know what styles/sizes are available and how much? I would _truly_ appreciate it! I’m not sure if the location by me sells shirts, but I’ll have a look and let you know! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![movingfinger](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@movingfinger](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/movingfinger)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 5:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/104 "2005-07-30T05:23:11Z")
There used to be a car wash in Costa Mesa called\*\* Hand Job\*\*. In Monterey Park, a predominantly Asian area, there is a\*\* Shun Fat \*\* Food Market. In Los Angeles, in an Asian neighborhood, there is an \*\*Ethical Drugs \*\* and a **Sincere Pharmacy** And years ago when gas stations were independently owned and had the owner’s name on the building, there was a \*\*Katt and Byrd \*\* service station in LA. ---
**Author:** ![Pullet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@Pullet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pullet)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/105 "2005-07-30T05:34:46Z")
> [@Spectre of Pithecanthropus](#): > > Reminds me of the burger place in Venice, CA, called The Cow’s End. > > In my own neighborhood we have a Tapioca Express, so I know where to go for all my tapioca needs. Actually, **Tapioca Express** is a chain. They sell drinks with large tapioca beads in the bottom. A chewy drink snack popular in Asia. They come in about a million flavors and are quite tastey. Newbees usually like Thai Iced Tea flavor or coconut. ---
**Author:** ![Pullet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/edb3f5/32.png) [@Pullet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pullet)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/106 "2005-07-30T05:37:24Z")
Thought of another one. The **Hygenic Store** along Kalaniani’ole Highway on Oahu. The building style is typical western frontier general store and looks old enough to be authentic. Never seen it open. ---
**Author:** ![TygerDralion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/e19adc/32.png) [@TygerDralion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TygerDralion)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 5:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/107 "2005-07-30T05:52:26Z")
Best I can come up with from my area is “Debra’s Hair Port” and is complete with sign of a lighthouse. I’ve never really figured that one out. ---
**Author:** ![DarRRva](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/53a042/32.png) [@DarRRva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DarRRva)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 5:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/108 "2005-07-30T05:54:47Z")
There’s a shop down the road from me. It’s called Rabbi something’s Strip Club, Dating Service, and Dental Surgery. I really want to know what they actually do sell, as it hasnt finished being built yet. But there’s a painting on the side of a big smiling Rabbi in the middle of The Star of David made of toothbrushes, with naked women in the spaces between the points. So cool! ---
**Author:** ![earthpuppy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/8c91f0/32.png) [@earthpuppy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/earthpuppy)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 11:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/109 "2005-07-30T11:44:36Z")
> [@Amazon Floozy Goddess](#): > > I’m not sure if the location by me sells shirts, but I’ll have a look and let you know! 🙂 Thanks so much! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 9:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/110 "2005-07-30T21:37:59Z")
I saw a place in Delaware once called **Happy Harry’s Discount Drugs**. Best. Pharmacy. Name. Ever. ---
**Author:** ![Sunspace](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunspace/32/1250_2.png) [@Sunspace](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunspace)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/111 "2005-07-30T21:50:15Z")
> [@Pullet](#): > > Actually, **Tapioca Express** is a chain. They sell drinks with large tapioca beads in the bottom. A chewy drink snack popular in Asia. They come in about a million flavors and are quite tastey. Newbees usually like Thai Iced Tea flavor or coconut. Bubble tea, yes? These have invaded the malls in Toronto under the name Bubble Tease. **AFG** , is that Philthy McNasty’s the location on Eglinton east of Yonge? ---
**Author:** ![Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/779978/32.png) [@Amazon\_Floozy\_Goddess](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Amazon_Floozy_Goddess)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2005, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/112 "2005-07-30T23:10:18Z")
Nope, it’s the one in Waterloo… We have a Bubble Tease out here too. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Johanna](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johanna/32/8318_2.png) [@Johanna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johanna)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2005, 12:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/113 "2005-07-31T00:05:52Z")
A few years ago, near Dupont Circle in Washington DC, there was a store called **Bashi-Bazouks**. It sold Tintin memorabilia. An entire store in America devoted entirely to Tintin, imagine that. It didn’t last. ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2005, 1:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/114 "2005-07-31T01:16:00Z")
> [@Johanna](#): > > A few years ago, near Dupont Circle in Washington DC, there was a store called **Bashi-Bazouks**. > > It sold Tintin memorabilia. An entire store in America devoted entirely to Tintin, imagine that. It didn’t last. The hell is Tintin? The Tin Woodman’s trusty canine companion? ---
**Author:** ![slaphead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9bcb4/32.png) [@slaphead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/slaphead)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2005, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/115 "2005-07-31T01:43:43Z")
But how can I fail to mention the peerless town of Beaver Creek? We were driving through it and I gasped in amazement as I spotted the source of an actual internet cliche. Beaver Liquors. Then, as we were headed back towards Vail, I could have sworn I passed an establishment by a lake called Beaver Divers, but it may have been altitude sickness messing with my head. Locally, the only odd thing we get are places with ethnic names. Although I did see a car dealership the other day called Rude Mercs. And TinTin is a Belgian [cartoon](http://www.tintinologist.org/) ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2005, 8:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/116 "2005-07-31T08:19:49Z")
In Durham, NC there’s an “antiques” store called **Everything But Grannie’s Panties** In Athens GA there is a place called the **Junkman’s Daughter’s Brother** which is related to **Junkman’s Daughter** in Atlanta either just in name or on paper, too. This was funnier at some other point in my life…uh… Anyway where I live we have: **The Best Little Hair House** **Doug’s Dinner Bucket** ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2005, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/117 "2005-08-01T01:57:20Z")
> [@SpazCat](#): > > The hell is Tintin? The Tin Woodman’s trusty canine companion? [Tintin](http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tintin) is a series of adventure comics by Hergé, wildly popular in Europe and in the Francophone world. “Bashi-bazouks” was one of the insults favoured by Tintin’s friend Captain Haddock, who favoured polysyllabic and somewhat incoherent outbursts of rage. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2005, 2:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/118 "2005-08-01T02:24:08Z")
> [@matt\_mcl](#): > > [Tintin](http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tintin) is a series of adventure comics by Hergé, wildly popular in Europe and in the Francophone world. _And_ English Canada. _sulk_ ---
**Author:** ![matt\_mcl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@matt\_mcl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/matt_mcl)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2005, 7:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/119 "2005-08-02T07:10:43Z")
Really? I thought I was just weird like that. **Hamish** had never heard of it, at any rate. Or Asterix. ---
**Author:** ![Kamino\_Neko](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kamino_neko/32/34_2.png) [@Kamino\_Neko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kamino_Neko)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2005, 7:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119/120 "2005-08-02T07:15:53Z")
I don’t know if it’s ‘wildly popular’, but it’s certainly KNOWN in English Canada. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/actual-weird-store-names-from-where-you-live/314119.md?page=7)