McAllen Slogans

Several months ago I posted ten good things about the Rio Grande Valley.  I didn't mean to mislead you, as it isn't all sunny skies and sweet smelling roses down here.  I was reminded of that today, when I read a McAllen Monitor article about the city of McAllen's effort to choose a new slogan.  The readers' comments and suggestions for slogans crack me up.  Here are a few of my favorites...

McAllen -- San Antonio's Ugly Sister

McAllen -- The Home of Obesity and Diabetes

McAllen -- Well at Least it's not Laredo

McAllen -- The B@ll$ of Texas (ed. note -- in contrast to the Heart of Texas)

McAllen -- North Reynosa, Tamaulipas

McAllen -- We Got all the Chain Restaurants

McAllen -- City of 10000 Taquerias

McAllen -- Where Mexico Comes to Shop and Throw Garbage

If you doubt any of these, please give me a call when you're in the area, and I'll show you a few definitive, supporting examples.