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Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:02 pm
by South West Claret.
Connelly's place?
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:12 pm
by Bosscat
Only Foals and Horses (pony sanctuary quite apt

) in Oswaldtwistle
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:19 pm
by bobinho
Wasnât it Plaice? Mustâve been, otherwise it wouldnât be a punâŚ. Or have I just had whoosh moment?
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:20 pm
by Polesworth
The Batter of Bosworth - a chippy in Market Bosworth.
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:21 pm
by Aclaret

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Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:21 pm
by bodge
Jason's Donner Van in Bristol is a good effort.
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:21 pm
by Vintage Claret
A florists named 'Back to the Fuschia'
There used to be a hairdressers at Duke Bar named 'Curl up & Dye'
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:23 pm
by Holtyclaret
Roger Rabbits - pet shop in Nuneaton
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:25 pm
by Bosscat

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Always remember this firm making my Mum laugh when we used to drive down through the West Midlands when I was a kid ...
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:26 pm
by South West Claret.
bobinho wrote: âThu Dec 28, 2023 5:19 pm
Wasnât it Plaice? Mustâve been, otherwise it wouldnât be a punâŚ. Or have I just had whoosh moment?
The word whoosh is most appropriate I think bobinho

Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:28 pm
by lakedistrictclaret
There was a chippy in Cockermouth called ' Oh My Cod ', but it was forced to change its name through pressure of public opinion.
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:29 pm
by mkmel
Window cleaners in Luton many years ago called Mister Bit
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:30 pm
by kentonclaret
Grate Expectations-Fireplace Specialists
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:45 pm
by bobinho
South West Claret. wrote: âThu Dec 28, 2023 5:26 pm
The word whoosh is most appropriate I think bobinho
So you deliberately led us astray? You absolute tinkerâŚ
Or did I just hand you a get out clause, and you grabbed it like a lifeline?


Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:46 pm
by South West Claret.
I couldnât possibly say

Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:50 pm
by alf_resco
Walter Wall Carpets in Quarry Bank, Dudley.
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 5:53 pm
by South West Claret.
Aclaret wrote: âThu Dec 28, 2023 5:21 pm
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Think that Aclareâs is the best one so far.
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:00 pm
by Woodleyclaret
Threes company. Irish tree surgeons near Wokingham
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:32 pm
by Foulthrow
Wasnât there a discount furniture store called Sofa King Low?
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:37 pm
by Aclaret
Foulthrow wrote: âThu Dec 28, 2023 6:32 pm
Wasnât there a discount furniture store called Sofa King Low?
I hope so

Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 6:41 pm
by Claret Toni
Jack the Chipper
A fish and chip shop based in Whitechapel
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:05 pm
by AGENT_CLARET

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Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 7:39 pm
by MrTopTier
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:10 pm
by ClaretTony
Not a pun and not funny in the same way as those listed but my mate, an avid Sunderland fan, called his company FTM Consulting. Sunderland fans understand FTM.
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:17 pm
by Loyalclaret
ClaretTony wrote: âThu Dec 28, 2023 8:10 pm
Not a pun and not funny in the same way as those listed but my mate, an avid Sunderland fan, called his company FTM Consulting. Sunderland fans understand FTM.
Your mate sounds like a SMB

Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 8:59 pm
by ClaretTony
Loyalclaret wrote: âThu Dec 28, 2023 8:17 pm
Your mate sounds like a SMB
Not quite as S after they won on Boxing Day


Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:02 pm
by gandhisflipflop
There is a car dealership that I know of called dick lovett
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:08 pm
by Herts Clarets
gandhisflipflop wrote: âThu Dec 28, 2023 9:02 pm
There is a car dealership that I know of called dick lovett
Ferrari dealership amongst others. Would be funnier with a ? between the first and second names
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:12 pm
by durhamclaret
McDonnerkebab in Leeds, same livery and colours etc.
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:17 pm
by Marney&Mee
Duane Pipe. Plumber in London
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:47 pm
by AfloatinClaret
Not UK but there's a Kollap Singh demolition company in Suriname
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 9:54 pm
by Juan Tanamera
A little play on words by a bakers shop in Bromley Cross which is called 'Bromley Crust'
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:00 pm
by Volvoclaret
There's Burnley Optician Stephen C BYE.
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:30 pm
by nil_desperandum
Wasn't there a bakery up Manchester Road called "Brenda's Big Baps", or something like that?
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:31 pm
by CharlieinNewMexico

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Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:37 pm
by G0foste
My local car wash is called "Mr hand job"
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:46 pm
by chipbutty
Chinese takeaway called Wok This Way!
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:51 pm
by basil6345789
William The Concreter
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:01 pm
by !aiboforceN
... based in Battle, West Sussex too

Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:02 pm
by !aiboforceN
Mister Bit... painter and decorator, Norwich
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:54 am
by what_no_pies
Foulthrow wrote: âThu Dec 28, 2023 6:32 pm
Wasnât there a discount furniture store called Sofa King Low?
My former manager said 'Sofa King' used to have an advert in or around Celtic Park which simply read:
Sofa King
Cheap
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:57 am
by what_no_pies
ClaretTony wrote: âThu Dec 28, 2023 8:10 pm
Not a pun and not funny in the same way as those listed but my mate, an avid Sunderland fan, called his company FTM Consulting. Sunderland fans understand FTM.
I don't understand that one. Unless i'm missing something 'FTM' is a slur against Sunderland, popular among Newcastle supporters. Why would he embrace that?
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:59 am
by Herts Clarets
what_no_pies wrote: âFri Dec 29, 2023 8:57 am
I don't understand that one. Unless i'm missing something 'FTM' is a slur against Sunderland, popular among Newcastle supporters. Why would he embrace that?
F**k the Mags I think
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:16 am
by Ampth7
Master Bait and Tackle fishing shop in the US. There slogan is âwe are stiff competitionâ

Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:26 am
by ClaretTony
what_no_pies wrote: âFri Dec 29, 2023 8:57 am
I don't understand that one. Unless i'm missing something 'FTM' is a slur against Sunderland, popular among Newcastle supporters. Why would he embrace that?
Wrong way round - it's the Sunderland slur against Newcastle.
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:28 am
by claretabroad
Furry across the Mersey - mobile dog groomers in Liverpool
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:33 am
by bfcjg

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Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:50 am
by Zero
therapist.com (find a therapist)
penisland.net (pen sales)
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:51 am
by Clovius Boofus
Fertility clinic - Everyone's a Swimmer.
Re: Puns: What's the UK's funniest business name?
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 9:58 am
by Inchy
Wasnât there an advertisement on the Bob Lord stand for âBJ scaffoldingâŚ..for the perfect erectionâ