Posted on 06/21/2023 12:57:49 AM PDT by Olog-hai
Some say the road to Hel is paved with good intentions — but the bus that gets you there certainly isn’t.
That’s according to some conservative Christian groups, who say the “666” bus to Hel, Poland, has devilish intentions since its route number represents Satan and it goes to a place that sounds like “hell.”
The local bus operator PKS Gdynia has responded to the complaints by announcing its decision to change the route number from 666 to 669.
“This year we are turning the last 6 upside down!” the local bus company wrote on social media Monday. […]
While the new number worked to appease some, others were thrilled to lose something that put Hel on the map.
“It was an advertisement for the whole world,” one Polish Facebook user commented under PKS Gdynia’s post. “I am convinced that there were tourists who would probably get there faster on the train, but for fun they took bus 666.”
Another commentator chimed in, “What is Hel without 666.” …
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As an alternate, they could have handbasket-shaped taxis and take people to Hel in a handbasket.
This issue would only be relevant for English-speakers. I don’t think Polish even has a word for “hell.” The word “dyjabła” (devil) is used instead. “Go to hell! “ is translated into Polish as “Idź do dyjabła!” (go to the devil!).
Polish word for Hell is “Piekło”
Tak jest!
Almost went there last year, I wanted to take the boat from Sopot to there, but they were booked.
The number still translates as being associated with Satan.
What silliness! I used to drive the old 666 route between Gallup and Shiprock NM back in the day the road was labeled 666. No problems.
Too many people looking around to find something to be frightened of.
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