this post was submitted on 15 Feb 2025
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[–] ZombiFrancis@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 days ago

Since '76? Not bad.

At least they didn't open a restaurant.

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 22 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I got a new Dr today and his name is Dr. Bowel. And yes, the appointment was for gastrointestinal issues. That guy saw a chance in life and took it.

[–] mindbleach@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago

He comes from a long line of assholes.

[–] veroxii@aussie.zone 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

My wife had a dentist Dr Chow.

[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Could have also been a chef! #options

[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago

!nominativedeterminism@feddit.uk

[–] Honytawk@lemmy.zip 10 points 1 week ago

Is there some rule that says they need to use their family name in their landscaping business name?

They chose to use it themselves.

[–] edgemaster72@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I'm torn between my desire to suggest a portmanteau in all possible situations (Blandscaping) and the fact that this would be an even worse name

[–] Onomatopoeia@lemmy.cafe 2 points 1 week ago

Lol, run with it! It would be memorable, and people would talk about it.

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago)

Some more to add to the list:

  • Burns Oil
  • Chase Bank
  • Fry's Electronics
  • Luter's Supply
  • Saad Healthcare

Feel free to keep adding to this list, there seems to be plenty of them out there...

[–] MohamedMoney@feddit.org 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

I bet they make a mean lawn

[–] kambusha@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 week ago

Meh, pretty bland

[–] 200ok@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago

Hah! They should have gotten into the golf course grooming business.