12 Of The Most Hilarious Street Names That'll Have You Re-Examining The Map

After reading the title, you may be wondering, "What's so funny about street names?" Well, you're not alone in that thought.

Most of the time, everything is quite straightforward. A street name, which is just one part of your address, is generally named after an important figure in history or a notable location.

Occasionally, it is named after an event, such as the adoption of the Constitution or the beginning of the first republic. However, sometimes things go awry, resulting in some extremely odd addresses.

That, however, only conveys part of the story. When naming its streets, the authorities in Halifax, Nova Scotia, for example, appear to have relaxed a bit.

Halifax is well-known for many reasons, including its stunning scenery and a wealth of outdoor activities, but it has also become known for its rather absurd signage. The city boasts a That Street and a Little Jesus Lane, in addition to The Other Street and This Street.

We also believe that whoever was in charge of Sedona's street names in Arizona at the time chose to lighten things up a bit. If this list doesn't make you smile, we don't know what will!

1. Break-Me-Neck Hill, Tasmania, Australia

Since many of the regions inhabited by Aboriginal people throughout the 1800s had their names changed by Westerners, English street and place names in Australia tend to be quite contemporary. However, some of them are a little out there, like this one in Tasmania.

The sign cleverly cautions cars (as well as pedestrians) to watch out in advance.

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2. Crotch Crescent

3. Fabulous Texan Way, Arizona, USA

One of the best-named streets in the state is Fabulous Texan Way, located in Sedona, Arizona. But this isn't the city's only amusing place name.

The streets Gun Fury Road, Coffee Cup Drive, and Pony Soldier Road are all nearby Fabulous Texan Way.

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4. Ha-Ha Road, London, UK

This street in London's Greenwich is likely to catch your attention. Unfortunately, the origin of the street name is not as humorous as you might imagine.

Although it's still uncertain whether the term originated from the sound someone made when falling or from bystanders hearing someone tumble over, a ha-ha is simply another name for a sunken ditch.

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5. Man Fuk Road, Hong Kong

As this road sign in central Hong Kong demonstrates, street names can have hilarious qualities due to translation errors. This humorous avenue can be found in the city's Ho Man Tin neighborhood, oddly close to the Ladies Market.

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6. Boring, Oregon, USA

The thoughtful residents of Boring are considering a humorous partnership with Dull in Scotland, as noted by relationship expert Dr. Gary Chapman, who states, "Humor can be a powerful tool in building connections and fostering community." This quirky idea reflects the creativity and lightheartedness that can bring people together, even across continents.

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7. This, That & The Other Street, Nova Scotia, Canada

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8. Bad Route Road, Montana, USA

Even if the street's name doesn't exactly inspire confidence, it might not be as bad as it first seems. In fact, Bad Route Road, a picturesque branch of the Yellowstone River that flows through the state, is likely the inspiration for the street's moniker.

That said, Bad Route Road was the location of an unsolved crime that occurred in 1987 when a traveler's body was discovered at a rest area.

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9. Butt Street, Pennsylvania, USA

This treasure can be found in Benton, Pennsylvania's Columbia County. Just imagine using this as your address!

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10. Grope Lane, Shropshire, UK

The small town of Shrewsbury in England is home to Grope Lane. The town is well-known for its historic Tudor district and red-brick medieval castle.

It also has a few amusing street names, like Grope Lane. According to some, the tunnel used to be a red-light zone where ladies of the night would wait for gentlemen callers.

Shropshire is home to Bogey Lane, Butts Road, and Ice House Close, in addition to being the county's only humorous street.

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11. Mad Dog Lane, Yorkshire, UK

This road's name seems a little unappealing. Mad Dog Lane is a street in the UK's county of Yorkshire, situated in the community of Hook.

We can't help but speculate about what may have occurred on this street to give it such a peculiar name.

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12. Smellies Lane, Dundee, UK

Another Scottish street that made the cut is Smellies Lane. The road is located in Dundee, a charming seaside city, and rest assured that there is no evidence suggesting that the area has an unpleasant smell.

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It goes without saying that some misconceptions arise from the "lost in translation" issue. In the native tongue, a street name that sounds amusing to a foreigner may actually be completely serious or even boring.

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