| The Top Ten Worst Domain Names |
[Oct. 11th, 2006|04:51 pm]
David Salley
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I copied this from another discussion group I'm on. Now to see how fast it propagates thru LJ. :D :D -- Dagonell
Everyone knows that if you are going to operate a business in today's world you need a domain name. It is advisable to look at the domain name selected as others see it and not just as you think it looks. Failure to do this may result in situations such as the following real live (legitimate) companies who deal in everyday humdrum products and services but clearly didn't give their domain names enough thought and consideration. All domain names are live as of this posting!
1. A site called 'Who Represents' where you can find the name of the agent that represents a celebrity. Their domain name? Wait for it...is
www.whorepresents.com
2. Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views at:
www.expertsexchange.com
3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at:
www.penisland.net
4. Need a therapist? Try Therapist Finder at:
www.therapistfinder.com
5. Then of course, there's the Italian Power Generator company...
www.powergenitalia.com
6. And now, we have the Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales (Australia ):
www.molestationnursery.com
(Although, they may have gotten a clue, the site now forwards to www.molerivernursery.com)
7. If you're looking for computer software, there's always:
www.ipanywhere.com
8. Welcome to the First Cumming Methodist Church . Their website is:
www.cummingfirst.com
9. Then, of course, there's these brainless art designers, and their wacky website:
www.speedofart.com
10. Want to holiday in Lake Tahoe ? Try their brochure website at:
www.gotahoe.com |
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You also have to watch for acrostics. When Softbank Services in Buffalo acquired two smaller companies, they decided to change their image by changing their name. They spent a young fortune changing the name on the front of the building, and printing new business cards and stationary for Client Logic Information Technologies! Urban legend goes they were handing the new stationary to one of the women in the secretarial pool when she blurted out "I'm working for C.L.I.T.???" They spent another young fortune to change the sign in front of the building and print all new stationary and business cards. Now it's just ClientLogic. :)
-- Dagonell
I am now picturing Jay from Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
It's not an urban legend Shaun and I Both know the woman in question and he was there the day she made that exclimation. Although, it's not even ClientLogic any more they are out of buisness, I've heard that even the downtown branch in the old Trico building is supposed to be gone now.
And I thought it was bad that all of the comparative literature classes in college were coded as CLIT in the course catalog!
3. Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island at:
www.penisland.net Uh huh. Selected quotes from the site:
Whether you're looking for a long and skinny pen, a thick pen, a fountain pen that squirts ink, or even a black pen, we have just the one for you.
No request is too boring or too off-the-wall. Don't be ashamed if all you want is a normal skinny white pen, they get the job done and they are infact our biggest seller! Conversely, there is no reason to be shy about your Pen Island needs. We've done it all. Wrapped in leather, little pink bows, we've even done pens dipped in chocolate!
Just tell us a little bit about the size, color, texture, and taste of the pen you’re looking for, and we’ll see what can do. You’ll be surprised at what’s available.
They're also "re-engineering their online design and ordering systems" but you can send email to their sales department...
In the words of Butthead, "Huh-huh, huh-huh, huh-huh. That wuz cool. Huh-huh, huh-huh."
Don't forget Flesh Public Library, who accidentally banned thier own site.... | |
