Where did the town get its name? The locals, eager to dispel misguided notions about sex toys, offer a variety of theories — a 16th-century Spanish sailor, maybe,
A Spanish Surname? Not likely.
or an archaic term for an oblong piece of nautical gear.
The fishing and whaling industries have defined Dildo society for centuries, and the town celebrates them with an annual waterfront festival known as Dildo Days (July 27-31 this year). A flotilla of boats circles the bay, led by a wooden statue of a certain Capt. Dildo in a rain slicker painted bright yellow. Souvenir-hunting visitors can purchase commemorative apparel, but be forewarned: The “I Survived Dildo Days” T-shirts sell out fast.
Sadly, I could not find a photo of the T-shirt on Google Images or Amazon. Would love to get one just to see the expressions on peoples' faces when I wear it!
Where did the town get its name? The locals, eager to dispel misguided notions about sex toys, offer a variety of theories — a 16th-century Spanish sailor, maybe,
A Spanish Surname? Not likely.
or an archaic term for an oblong piece of nautical gear.
Term: dildos (n)
Definition: Wooden pegs mounted in the gunwales of rowing boats against which the oars were braced.
See Also: thole pins, oarlocks
<img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/b1/Thole_%28PSF%29.svg/188px-Thole_%28PSF%29.svg.png"/>
Yeah, I'm thinking it's a dual-use object.
I'd have called that a belaying pin, as shown on its dedicated Wikipedia [page]
<img src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/Belaying_Pin_(PSF).jpg">
Here's an oarlock:
<img src="http://31oyzh25fehd21hb9c1gjdv7.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/Oarlocks.jpg"> Yrs in word-nerdery, I remain,
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Also Too: You gotta love this guy.
<img src="http://www.nlgeotourism.com/images/otc/input/content/330/w/nfl022754A1DA841DC64.jpg"/>
The Schlong Remains the Same
It's Newfoundland. What else is there to do out there?
Sadly, I could not find a photo of the T-shirt on Google Images or Amazon. Would love to get one just to see the expressions on peoples' faces when I wear it!