I can see the tagline now: "Fly the O.C., Bitch!"
According to the L.A. Times (by way of L.A. Observed), an Orange County supervisor -- in all seriousness -- suggested Tuesday that the John Wayne Airport be renamed after hit Fox TV drama "The O.C."
Writes the paper: With a straight face Tuesday, Supervisor Chris Norby suggested that government get in on the act. How about, he wondered, renaming the airport "The O.C. Airport —John Wayne Field" and installing freeway signs at county lines proclaiming "Welcome to the O.C."?
"It's got cachet," Norby said. "It's concise."
And The O.C. supervisors didn't flinch.
Jim Silva expressed skepticism but said he would approve a study to see if county residents support the idea. Board member Tom Wilson said there was merit in trying to piggyback on the show's popularity, noting that organizers of the O.C. Marathon have been hoping for a plug on the show.
Meanwhile, as L.A. Observed also notes, today's L.A. Times makes the case that Los Angeles actually could lay claim to the title Burgertown, U.S.A. After all, this is the birthplace of McDonald's, In-N-Out, Fatburger, etc.
The paper also compiles a quick list of the best local burger joints, and I'm happy to say we live close to several of 'em, including The Habit and Hamburger Central in Glendale, as well as Yuca's, downtown's Original Texas BBQ King, Eagle Rock's The Bucket and, of course, the ubiquitous In-N-Out (which recently opened a new, large location on Brand in G-town. Yes, I just referred to Glendale as G-town. No, I'm not ashamed).
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