For many years, the longest word was some lake in Wales. There was also a very long Native American word that means “You fish on your side of the lake, and I’ll fish on mine.”
My wife, who often visited it as a little girl, will be sorry to discover that Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg is no longer so special (I had to learn to pronounce it before she would marry me – but it was worth it!)
I looked up that name, and it’s the name of a hill in New Zealand and is in the Maori language. Part of the name is original, and has been lengthened for tourism purposes. It’s cited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest place (aka location) name.
The town with the longest name is an old town in Wales. The name came about as a publicity stunt, and stuck. Again, the town’s name started out much shorter, and was made longer.
In both cases, the locals use a much shorter version in day to day use.
Just remember that about Harry Truman, guys – the Tyrant Worshipers are convinced Their Beloved God was the first, but then, they DO believe Their God be named Trump….
I don’t understand what is so unusual about the Disney arrangements. Seems like a typical business practice. Technicolor wanted to promote its process and Disney agrees for a period of exclusivity and bragging rights.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
In there an abbreviation for that NZ community? (Meri Kirihimete to all NZers though.)
pearlsbs almost 5 years ago
Harry Truman was a Baptist.
Reminds me of a joke, though.
There are three truths.
1. The Jews don’t recognize Jesus.
2. The Protestants don’t recognize the Pope.
3. Two Baptists in a liquor store don’t recognize each other.
A Common 'tator almost 5 years ago
Last night was First Night… A Happy Chanuka (חֲנֻכָּה) everyone…
therese_callahan2002 almost 5 years ago
For many years, the longest word was some lake in Wales. There was also a very long Native American word that means “You fish on your side of the lake, and I’ll fish on mine.”
markhughw almost 5 years ago
Otherwise known as Tauma
jvn almost 5 years ago
Yes, that’s what “exclusive filming rights” means.
NeedaChuckle Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I tried feeding it in to my GPS and it blew up!!
well-i-never almost 5 years ago
Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu – yeah, been there, done that.
derdave969 almost 5 years ago
At first glance I thought Walt was inspector Clouseau.
fuzzbucket Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Wales isn’t far behind.
pearlsbs almost 5 years ago
Apparently it is a hill about a thousand feet high.
Here is the Wikipedia page:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu
TheBigPickle almost 5 years ago
Interesting juxtaposition… celebrating Hanukkah on one side, and Disney, an alleged anti-Semite on the other…
comixbomix almost 5 years ago
My wife, who often visited it as a little girl, will be sorry to discover that Lake Chargoggagoggmanchauggagoggchaubunagungamaugg is no longer so special (I had to learn to pronounce it before she would marry me – but it was worth it!)
DavidMagoon1 almost 5 years ago
In Maori, “wh” can vary from sounding like “hw” to sounding like “f”.
Sassy's Mom almost 5 years ago
I looked up that name, and it’s the name of a hill in New Zealand and is in the Maori language. Part of the name is original, and has been lengthened for tourism purposes. It’s cited by the Guinness Book of World Records as the longest place (aka location) name.
The town with the longest name is an old town in Wales. The name came about as a publicity stunt, and stuck. Again, the town’s name started out much shorter, and was made longer.
In both cases, the locals use a much shorter version in day to day use.
Kali almost 5 years ago
Just remember that about Harry Truman, guys – the Tyrant Worshipers are convinced Their Beloved God was the first, but then, they DO believe Their God be named Trump….
Malcome1 almost 5 years ago
I don’t understand what is so unusual about the Disney arrangements. Seems like a typical business practice. Technicolor wanted to promote its process and Disney agrees for a period of exclusivity and bragging rights.
oakie817 almost 5 years ago
say that three times real fast
craigwestlake almost 5 years ago
Population: 37…
wwward1948 almost 5 years ago
They just call it Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaung-ahoronukupokaiwhenuakitana for short.