Nudie Cohn, the honky tonk’s namesake, was the creator of the spangled fashions worn by classic country stars.
But it set me to thinking about the power of a name, and of a slogan.
Nudie’s Honky Tonk’s slogan is: “Legends Live Here.”
If I want to become a legend, I should live here. Or, to become a mini-legend, at least pay a visit.
I set out to find some other problematic slogans for real businesses that also make no sense at all:
Nina’s Photography: “I shoot People and Pets.”
Creston Valley Meats: “Our Animals Are Just Dying for You to Taste Them.”
Youth Martial Arts Program: “Building Better Kids One Punch at a Time.”
Chicago Police Homicide: “Our Day Starts When Yours Ends.”
Kiducation: “We Turn Used Clothing into New Kids through Education.”