Today the Tribune tells us that "The Chicago Transit Authority is negotiating with potential corporate sponsors for naming rights at some rail stations as a way to bring in new revenue."
So, who should sponsor Uptown's rail stations? The "Helen Shiller Done Deal" Lawrence stop? The Febreeze "Not the Smelliest In Chicago Anymore" Wilson stop?
Don't forget the "I Crumble For You" Argyle stop.
ReplyDeleteWilson: Holsten Development - "Not your college campus...and so what if it is"
ReplyDelete"Big John Bail Bonds" Wilson Stop......
ReplyDeleteWilson Stop, sponsored by Ald. Helen Shiller and Holsten Development.
ReplyDelete"Welcome to the new and improved failed housing model."
"Not My Issue" Wilson stop
ReplyDeletedammit farrel ya took mine... ;)
ReplyDeleteWilson L brought to you by Sherman Williams.
ReplyDelete"No that's not bird poop..that's semi gloss!"
"Welcome to Jamestown"!
ReplyDeleteNorth Lincoln Park
ReplyDelete/just to piss some people off :)
The Highway to Helen at Wilson Yard
ReplyDeletehow about.... Shake your can for money wilson stop
ReplyDeleteAbandon All Hope Ye Who Enter or Depart Here!
ReplyDeleteWith apologies to Dante.
I'd put that at Wilson.
The Lawrence Stop could be renamed:
"We ain't Boystown North, Yet.' Brought to you courtesy of Wild Pug and Crew and the displaced Midwestern Gay Men Alliance.
Sheridan could be renamed the Holiday Club/Nicks Uptown Twofer.
Or ...,
ReplyDeleteThe Del Monte Cherry Stops at Wilson and Lawrence.
(if you're not sure which one to take, COURAJ will pick one for you)
"this isn't your college campus sweetie." STOP which I always found that an ironic quote from Shillers staff as it is right next door to Truman College... which is, um, a campus..
ReplyDeleteHaving Depends adult diapers as a sponsor might clear up the public urination.
ReplyDeleteWhat about the "Hey, Lincoln Park, give us your really poor, your super tired, your huddled masses, longing for freebies..." L stop?
Or the "JPUSA give us all your shit, for free..." L stop?
Hmmm.....for the Wilson Stop, how about:
ReplyDelete"This L stop brought to you by Charmin, because
there's plenty of &@I# coming out of the 46th Ward Office"
Naming rights is/has been an obvious way to raise cash. What has taken them so long?
ReplyDeleteWe should call one "Heaven" because according to the 48th ward office that is the only place without any crime!
ReplyDeleteIt should be sponsored by Target.
ReplyDeleteThe local kids can use the logo to improve on their shooting skills so that no more innocent bystanders get capped.
The Port-O-Let Lawrence Station
ReplyDeleteSmith & Wesson Wilson Depot and Shooting Range
Sheridan Stop: "Sheridan Liquors- You better drink something before you go any further" or "Last stop before Hell"
ReplyDeleteWilson Stop: "Shelter Island" or "Support your Local Merchants: Drugs/Bums/Gangs and Booze!" or "Methodone Junction"
Lawrence Stop: "Scalper Island" or "Shooters Row - Come for the fun and leave with a bullet"