You know, anyone can criticize.
The other night, as our little confederacy of real estate artisans was sitting around kibitzing about the “Shat” at the “Fed,” we realized that we need to heed the advice we see on all those bumper stickers in the Wholefoods “Parking Lot of Death”—we need to “be” the change we want to see in this world.
So here’s our little plan—every week or so, we’re going to serve up some ideas to make this town even more special than it is already. So without further ado, here’s the first installment of…
“MAY WE SUGGEST…”
Recently, the local Bureau of Boosterism came up with a new slogan for our fair city (see below). As noted by other (swollen) members of the local blogosphere, it met with a decidedly lukewarm response from some quarters. It also cost over 60 large!
Now, we creative class-ers know a thing or two about “branding.” So here, free of charge, is our expert advice on totally in-the-moment “mind share grabbers” for the Bull City.

Hey ‘Shatters! Now it’s your turn! Put on your best focus group thinking cap and offer your own suggestions for new slogans in the comments!
The winner gets a special Bullsh@t “key fob” or other “nifty doodad.”
April 13, 2007 at 9:17 am
Durham – Where the Elite Meet to Slum It
April 13, 2007 at 4:57 pm
DURHAM
dook hoops still = felching
April 13, 2007 at 7:01 pm
Durham – It’s not as scary if you’re drunk!
April 14, 2007 at 11:07 am
Durham – The Milk Chocolate City
Durham – Where Great Things Could Happen But Probably Won’t
Durham – We Still Want Oprah!
April 16, 2007 at 5:07 pm
What’s Happening!! in Durham.
April 16, 2007 at 8:17 pm
Thalmus Rasulala, now that is an obscure-ass reference! Maybe Blacula bit him and he’s arisen from the grave…
May 1, 2007 at 8:23 pm
You’ll need that tetanus shot
August 17, 2007 at 6:21 am
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