Want free satellite service for everyone in your town?

[FatBaldGuy]

Here’s all you have to do.

Satellite television company EchoStar is willing to give away its service to all residents of a lucky town for 10 years. But there’s a catch.

The town must legally (and permanently) rename itself DISH, in honor of the name of EchoStar’s service.

Any bets on how many takers they’ll have?

[Hal_Briston]

I’d love to see the joint heart attack their technicians would have if New York City took them up on the offer.

[gotpasswords]

Wouldn’t be the first time a town re-named itself for some sort of promo. In 1993, a city in Montana called Ismay changed its name to Joe temporarily.

If anyone does change the name of their city to Dish, they’ll be in good company with Fork (in Maryland, North Carolina and South Carolina) and Knife, Minnesota. Not to mention seven states with a Glass.

[Mr.Blue_Sky]

Halfway, Oregon changed its name to Half.com, Wyoming.

[Otto]

Not to mention the classic Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.