Saturday, October 8, 2011

Mungaphobia: What's in a Name?

Rumor has it that Van Halen changed their name from Mammoth to the surname of the famous guitarist and his brother, because the name evoked a blazing-comet image. 

What is it about Munger Road that evokes suspicion and fear?

"Munger" has the same syllable count and accenting as "monster," so there's a thought.

"Munger" sounds like "monger," and this means a fierce proponent of something.

"Munger" rhymes with "hunger," and that's what the mysterious roadside killer had for blood.

Any way you slice it, it's a classic name for the mysterious road.

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