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The people have spoken
Mar 19, 2024 7:19 PM
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ramblercomet5772
"I find this offensive." - Hugh G. Rekshon
DidItForScience
Wow, his wife's name was Minnie Baals! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Baals
ballsoutflyer
Well, maybe they could have named the building after his middle eastern cousin, M'balz Es Hari.
Longbowgun
I lived in Fort Wayne. I can confirm the name stuck. Like when it's really humid.
Kess9215
How did those people not crack up laughing when they said the name?
KyotoGaijin
If I were the grandchild of one of the longest-serving mayors and people rejected naming a public building after him because they didn't like his name, well, I think I'd get very teste.
torquemada90
reminds me of Silicon Valley when people voted on Gavin Belson's box signature
JustSomeDoodWhoWantsToUseThisWebsiteToInteractWithFellowPeople
Well, at least there wasn't low hanging voter turnout like most municipal elections.
IAmZephyre
That's awesome!
RevN3Adventures
Looks like this played out in 2011:
https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna42075008
jamieb03303
TeamToasterNeverForget
So what did it end up with? Was it named after Harry W. Baals or did the voters get the shaft?
buddhafw
Citizens Square
dizzyturtle
I don't think they are pronouncing that right.
BadPunsAplenty
The people voted, and then you're gonna give them the shaft?
BobaFettApproves
dick move, fort wayne
Exdeath5000
I couldn't have kept a straight face reporting on this
theskepticinme
I see the first anchor went for the surprised look to keep from laughing
RandallKavanaugh
But prior to any of this happening, his MOM & DAD gave him that name!
AvidApostate
The lady in the interview clearly said "bayls," but the reporter was committed to his schtick.
Bojovnik84
How fuckin old is this? Gahd damn internet explorer making a cameo.
Krashtestdummy
lonosham
His great-grandson has an assistant, former Olympian Misty Hymen
NotTheActualCharlieDay
No one can resist his Schweaty Baals.
Ivalicenyan
Apparently your vote doesn't count if they're deciding to ignore the polls
canseeclearlynow
There’s a Wham Hall on the SIU Campus. More relevant if you’re a 90s alumnus
buddhafw
They also changed the street sign to h w Baals because it was getting stolen so much.
wookietiddy
I love how the woman they cut to pronounces it like "bails" like we don't all know it's "balls"
BooneDocs9
Missed opportunity Fort Wayne!
jonReremy9669
thank that karen
nimeton0
The slogan he ran on...
jmacmac
Is that a challenge?
Shaodyn
I'm surprised anyone managed to keep a straight face after seeing that slogan.
mickjl
Nobody Licks Harry Baals!
rafizard
That's why I shave
2old4
Well, not exactly true, but don't ask...
verbeckpaul1960
I knew a guy once named Dick Rash.
Bloodsense
I graduated with the older sister of Mike Hunt, he was like 2 grades below us.
gablestout
I new a Marine named Patrick Scott Gass
Nykidemus
I knew a Rusty Seaman once.
AngurProne
My junior high vice principal was Dick Peters. I asked him once why he went by Dick, since all of us giggled about it. He looked me dead in the eyes and asked "Do you really think I care what a bunch of kids think about my name?" Also he lived about 8 houses up the street from me. He was super cool too. Nice dude.
AngurProne
Also went to school with John Knopf. Pronounced "Kenoff" We tried and tried to get him to go by Jack. Also, no shit his little sister was Jill. So at least we got to make John and Jill jokes.
Mightynineftw2000
I knew a guy named Harry Dick. A Sgt Sergeant who's father was Sergeant Major Sergeant.
DrShrimpPuertoRico85
GiantSquanchy
DrShrimpPuertoRico85
justherefortheconfession
His running mate for Assistant Mayor was Deez Nuts
PositiveInfluence515
Brilliant, lol.
IUpvoteFuturama
Little known fact, he was the only mayor in Austin history to have a pair of deputy mayors.
Predicto
No it was Hugh G. Rection
chickenlipslouie
whatifweblowupthemoon
His mother was Minnie Baals (for real, no kidding)
LokJok
No f'king wa...actually Wikipedia says it was his wife!
Euchre
Minnie MARIE Baals. The mayor that preceded him was Bill Hosey.
Indiana has a talent for some funky names. In the RV business, the Hoosier state has featured the likes of Tom Raper and the Wetnight family.
nimeton0
No, it was Dick Swett.
jonReremy9669
dick trickle
JimmyWalkerTexasRanger
Peter Dragin.
treyryan3
I thought it was E Normus Johnson.
sjs9702
Maybe this guy should run.
JimmyWalkerTexasRanger