In a vote on what they would like to be called in the future, an extremely unusual name emerged as a favorite among residents. The people of Olly want to be called ‘Cul brûlé’ in the future – which means something like ‘burnt ass’ or ‘burnt ass’ in German.
The name received the most votes in a vote to find a name for the residents of the town of Olley. As Mayor David Buono announced, 89 people from the town of 200 inhabitants, halfway between Verdun and Metz, took part in the elections. 42 votes went to “cul brûlé”. All residents aged ten years and older could participate.
The new place name was already a nickname
According to local broadcaster France Bleu, the name was already in circulation as a nickname. Buono told the local newspaper “Le Républicain Lorrain” that the neighboring municipalities had called the people in Olley like this.
This post features Olley and some of his “burnt butts”:
But we don’t know exactly where the name comes from, says Mayor Buono. “It’s either a reference to the Thirty Years’ War and the Swedish invasions, or it’s a reference to the production of medium-quality oil in the Middle Ages that turned the bottom of the lamps black,” Buono explains.
Most names are derived from Orsnamen
There were also seven other names to choose from in Olley, all of which were derived from the town name. In France there are numerous options for such resident names. The inhabitants of Paris are called Parisiens, the inhabitants of Reims are called Rémois, the inhabitants of Bordeaux are called Bordelais and the Bisontins live in Besançon.
Some people in Olley would have preferred such a classic name. The term ‘cul brûlé’ was discussed when she was young, 70-year-old Madeleine told local broadcaster France Bleu during the vote. “I always thought it was strange, it had no hand or foot.” You should choose an appropriate name that does not cause confusion or have negative undertones.
Resident is proud of being a ‘burnt donkey’.
Resident Séverine, on the other hand, sees it differently: “I am enthusiastic about our name. This is our story,” she told local broadcaster France 3. “We are proud to be ‘Culs brûlés’.”
Source: Krone
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