Dutch Road Name Finalized as Theophanosingel to Avoid 'Anus' Jokes
A new road connecting Nijmegen-Noord and Bemmel will officially be named Theophanosingel. The decision was made to prevent potential 'anus' jokes derived from a different spelling, despite historical accuracy arguments.
Key takeaways
- The road connecting Nijmegen-Noord and Bemmel will be named Theophanosingel.
- The decision was made to prevent vulgar jokes related to the street name.
- A historical society's objection based on accurate spelling was deemed inadmissible.
- The construction of the road is still pending decisions from the Council of State.
A new road in the Netherlands, intended to connect Nijmegen-Noord and Bemmel, will be named Theophanosingel. This name was finalized by local authorities to avoid vulgar wordplay that could arise from alternative spellings.
The Nijmeegse Valkhofvereniging had raised objections, advocating for a spelling that more accurately reflected the historical figure Empress Theophanu. However, the municipalities of Lingewaard and Nijmegen favored a spelling that would preclude jokes involving the word 'anus' by altering the end of the street name from 'singel' to 'singel'.
The Valkhofvereniging argued that the name Theophanusingel was a historical inaccuracy and that 'Theophanusingel' was the correct historical spelling. Despite these claims, the Lingewaard objections committee deemed the association's objection inadmissible, stating the group was not a direct stakeholder in the naming decision. The construction of the road remains subject to further appeals at the Council of State.
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