Province Defends Marketing of Town of Dildo (Canada)

VOCM Newfoundland Radio ^ | July 15, 2011 | VOCM

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The province is defending its marketing of the town of Dildo after accusations it was being ignored because of the 'sensitive nature' of its name.

On VOCM Open Line with Randy Simms, Tourism Minister Terry French refuted the remarks, saying Dildo is in travel guides for all to see.

French says the town is prominently displayed in the provincial tourism guide. French says on page 260 of the guide, which is a map of the Avalon, Dildo and South Dildo are in the middle of the map. He says the town is mentioned multiple times in the travel guide,and is highlighted online. French says the only place it is not mentioned is in the description of the Baccalieu Trail. French says government is in no way ashamed of Dildo.

A business owner in Dildo takes exception to Terry French's comments. Todd Warren owns Inn by the Bay and George House Bed and Breakfastin the historic town.

He says Dildo is mentioned in the accommodations and attractions sections of the 2011 tourism guide, but is omitted from the more important driving routes. Warren says department officials have told him they don't know how to market Dildo, and they have sensitivity issues in doing so. He says the sign on the Trans Canada Highway which used to have Dildo on it, has now been replaced with New Harbour. Warren says they can't fully benefit from rubber tire traffic if the town isn't mentioned on the driving route map.

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Canadian news media presents the latest buzz.

[cashless]

It was actually suppose to be Bilbo, but they hired a dyslexic sign paniter.

[fieldmarshaldj]

One wonders if resident Dildos actively stay lubed.

[F.J. Mitchell]

Dildo sounds like such a lifeless place. They could maybe make the town sound more lively and lift the citizens limp ego's by changing it's name to the real thing and erecting a new sign.

[CORedneck]

I remembered when Bob & Tom talked about Dildo, NF and even did a parody song on it !

[N. Theknow]

Is the town of Dildo....um...vibrant?

[ShadowAce]

...they hired a dyslexic sign paniter.

Was it you? :)

[Triple]

What’s all the buzz about?

Why take the town off the map, did the mayor rub someone the wrong way?

[fieldmarshaldj]

Three interesting places to visit are Dildo, followed by Intercourse (PA), concluding in Climax (CO).

[Vigilanteman]

What would be so hard about marketing a town called Dildo? I think such a name would really stick out and penetrate the minds of most people.

Add some local flavor like the Amish do offering horse and buggy rides in Intercourse, Pennsylvania and it could really sink in to the public psyche.

A few places offering shopping bags proclaiming "I [heart] Dildo" could even become as popular as our Pennsylvania version proclaiming "I [heart] Intercourse".

[353FMG]

Isn’t it a couple of miles down the road from the hamlet of Condom?

[Vigilanteman]

Don't forget Dick, PA. We have a Climax as well.

It is hard to get to because Dick, PA is so far from Intercourse, PA.

[blueunicorn6]

So this is where the Northwestern University alums have their parties. Some town in Illinois needs to change its name to “Vibrator” so we can keep those American dollars here in the States.

[tumblindice]

New travel ad slogan, no charge:

`There’s a Dildo In Your Future—Come See What All The Shouting’s About’

[gitmogrunt]

Dildo’s Mayor has initated an international sister city arrangement with the Mayor of Lesbos.

[fieldmarshaldj]

*buzz*

[cynwoody]

Three interesting places to visit are Dildo, followed by Intercourse (PA), concluding in Climax (CO).

You might find the Wikipedia on Ralph Ginzburg amusing.

[DJ MacWoW]

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[cashless]

ROFLMAO. No. Not me. My brother. It runs in the family. Guess I need to hit the old SPELL button more often. LOL

[cynwoody]

The province is defending its marketing of the town of Dildo after accusations it was being ignored because of the 'sensitive nature' of its name.

Maybe that woman, Ms Lewinsky, is available to make a commercial.