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Friday Funnies: choosing a domain name? Choose carefully…

by Sarah Dillon

These were all at one time or other real websites. (Apparently). It’s childish, but so what?! It’s Friday 🙂

1) Who Represents?, a database for agencies to the rich and famous:   http://www.whorepresents.com

2) Experts Exchange, a knowledge base where programmers can exchange advice and views: http://www.expertsexchange.com

3) Looking for a pen? Look no further than Pen Island: http://www.penisland.net

4) Need a therapist? http://www.therapistfinder.com

5) Mole Station Native Nursery, based in New South Wales: http://www.molestationnursery.com

6) Gas central heating anyone? http://www.gasheating.co.uk

7) New to Milan and you need electric light? Why not sign up on-line with Power-Gen? http://www.powergenitalia.com/

Let me know if you know of anything similar in other languages! (blog AT dillonslattery DOT com)

Last updated: 13 February, 2009 by Sarah Dillon. Filed Under: Humour at the wordface Tagged With: domain names, Humour at the wordface

About Sarah Dillon

Sarah Dillon is an Irish cailín in Brisbane, Australia. She arrived Down Under via Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, and the UK, having originally trained as a professional translator. Sarah has been involved in the start-up phases of several international small businesses as a founder, advisor and director, and has worked for companies such as Apple Computers, Audi AG and Bain and Company. She is currently pursuing a PhD in international business. Read more about Sarah here.