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Until yesterday I was convinced that in highly unlikely event I were to have a child it would be totally awesome for them to have Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, AB on their birth certificate (the fact that National Parks don’t tend to have maternity wards is not relevant to this discussion).

Yesterday, however, I discovered there is a city in Ontario called Moonbeam and I’m torn. I’m pretty sure having Moonbeam, ON on their birth certificate would give my offspring zero chance of living normal lives, but I still think it would be cool.

So, anyone here have anywhere truly odd on their birth certificate?

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Not so much an odd location but an odd name. My high school buddy Tad and I were applying to college. We had to produce some official documents and I said, “Where does Tad come from? Theodore or Thadeus?” He said, “No, Tadpole.” Sure enough, his birth cert. read exactly that. He grew up initially in a poor area…

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Not on my birth certificate but there is a Humptulips, WA. Makes me giggle whenever I see it. So, potentially add that to your list.

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Again, not on my birth certificate: Big Bone Lick - Best.State.Park.Ever

Worked with someone who named her kid H. I wanted to name our son Mr. but my wife would have none of that.

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Again, not on my birth certificate: Big Bone Lick - Best.State.Park.Ever

Worked with someone who named her kid H. I wanted to name our son Mr. but my wife would have none of that.

That is a phenomenal name! How times a year do you think the park signs are stolen?

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Again, not on my birth certificate: Big Bone Lick - Best.State.Park.Ever

Worked with someone who named her kid H. I wanted to name our son Mr. but my wife would have none of that.

Got a friend with a nephew named ‘M’… yup, that’s it.

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Well, that’s like “Em” but with half the letters.

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Until yesterday I was convinced that in highly unlikely event I were to have a child it would be totally awesome for them to have Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, AB on their birth certificate (the fact that National Parks don’t tend to have maternity wards is not relevant to this discussion).

Yesterday, however, I discovered there is a city in Ontario called Moonbeam and I’m torn. I’m pretty sure having Moonbeam, ON on their birth certificate would give my offspring zero chance of living normal lives, but I still think it would be cool.

So, anyone here have anywhere truly odd on their birth certificate? Head Smashed In is part of the MD of Willow Creek so that would go on it if that was the case. I used to work in Brocket so I know the area well.

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Not on my birth certificate but there is a Humptulips, WA. Makes me giggle whenever I see it. So, potentially add that to your list.

How about Dildo, NF

or

Piapot, SK

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Until yesterday I was convinced that in highly unlikely event I were to have a child it would be totally awesome for them to have Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, AB on their birth certificate (the fact that National Parks don’t tend to have maternity wards is not relevant to this discussion).

Yesterday, however, I discovered there is a city in Ontario called Moonbeam and I’m torn. I’m pretty sure having Moonbeam, ON on their birth certificate would give my offspring zero chance of living normal lives, but I still think it would be cool.

So, anyone here have anywhere truly odd on their birth certificate?

I am proud and a little bit embarrased because I was born in Sunshine and attended Sunshine State School and also attended Sunshine West High School.

For real.

Victoria Australia.

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Again, not on my birth certificate: Big Bone Lick - Best.State.Park.Ever

I’m more of a fan of the Bong Recreational Area when it comes to awesome parks.

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you can probably check with Frank Zappa’s daughter Moon Unit Zappa to find out how it will work out…

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Intercourse, PA . . . in Leacock Township.

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Intercourse, PA . . . in Leacock Township.

I’m from that area, and the tourists will stop by the city sign and get photos taken. ps. don’t forget nearby Blue Ball :slight_smile:

pps beautiful bucolic Amish area.