The world's 9 most embarrassing town names
6th July 2012
They may well be nice places to visit. But could you handle the shame of living there?
1. Condom, France
Boasting the lowest number of teenage pregnancies in France. Probably.
2. Accident, Maryland
The town that's just waiting to happen.
3. Middelfart, Denmark
If you end up in Shitterton (see below), you know you've gone too far.
4. Wank, Germany
Its hotels have the highest single occupancy rates in Germany. Probably.
5. Windpassing, Austria
Twinned with Middelfart in Denmark.
6. Shitterton, UK
Easily reached from either Windpassing or Middelfart.
7. Moron, Andalusia
Renowned throughout Spain for its excellent educational facilities. Maybe.
8. Bendova, Czech Republic
The townsfolk here will do anything to keep you happy.
9. Dull, Scotland
Now proudly twinned with Boring in Oregon.
Have you come across any embarrassingly named towns in your travels? Pop over to our forum post on Towns with Funny Names and tell us all about it.
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