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Dildo, Newfoundland

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Location

The Resume

    (1711- )
    Located in the Trinity Bay region of Newfoundland
    Population is 803 as of the 2021 census
    Town motto is 'Our Name Will Never Change!'
    Jimmy Kimmel named the community's honorary mayor (August 15, 2019)

Why Dildo, Newfoundland might be annoying:

    It's known for its name, which makes it an easy target for sexual connotations.
    Similar to Fucking, Austria, their town signs frequently get stolen as a result of the town's name.
    It is among a handful of communities on the Isle of Newfoundland with unusual names.
    It has extremely harsh winters, and is prone to strong winds year round.
    It isn't considered an actual town, but rather a local service district.
    It has a large figure at its marina called 'Captain Dildo'.

Why Dildo, Newfoundland might not be annoying:

    Its name was established long before the sex toy came to prominence.
    Its residents voted down numerous petitions in the 20th century to change the town's name.
    It is predominantly a fishing village, primarily to its location on the shores of Trinity Bay.
    It received international attention when Jimmy Kimmel made reference to the community on various episodes of ' Jimmy Kimmel Live.'
    As a token of gratitude, the residents of the community named Kimmel the honorary mayor of the community.
    The appearance on the show garnered massive tourism interest as a result.

Credit: Eddie Burphy


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