Name shame

Stockholm, Dec. 14 (Reuters): After years of ridicule the inhabitants of the Swedish village of Fjuckby have had enough.

Tired of the mirth caused by the name of their tiny hamlet, a number of Fjuckby residents have handed in an application to Swedish authorities for a small change that could make a big difference by becoming Fjukeby.

“The word ‘Fjuckby’ today appears to spontaneously and repeatedly lead to associations concerning certain carnal activities between people and between animals,” the residents said. “This regrettable fact breeds feelings of weariness, embarrassment and conditioned shame among the residents... .”