An unfortunately named city shares its name with Jerry Sandusky, the former Penn State assistant coach convicted of sexually assaulting 10 boys. Sandusky, Ohio, is best known as the home of Cedar Point, one of the top amusement parks in the world. Or, at least, it was.
Now people can’t help but associate the city with the horrific crimes committed by Jerry Sandusky.
https://twitter.com/espressoshot/status/216358231235235840
Its kinda irk how dudes last name is Sandusky why must our city be associated with him #why
— Jordan Doster (@RARE_Jordan) June 23, 2012
a little bit of justice. f*ck #Sandusky for soiling the name of our great #Ohio city with the greatest amusement park in the world. #cle
— thebreadman (@Digahbleh) June 23, 2012
One local resident said “it’s been particularly difficult for her friend Jerry – Jerry from Sandusky.” Oof.
Following Sandusky’s conviction Friday, the Twitterverse reached a consensus: the city of Sandusky needs a new name.
Just googled "Sandusky, Ohio" and fourth result was about Jerry Sandusky molesting kids. Time for a name change Cedar Pointe town
— Ross Maghielse (@Maghielse) June 23, 2012
Time for Sandusky, Ohio, to seriously consider a name change.
— Steve Cody (@RepManCody) June 23, 2012
The city name of Sandusky, OH will soon go the way of the town formerly known as Nambla, Manitoba.
— TravisWoyen (@TravisWoyen) June 23, 2012
Just about any name would be a step up at this point.
City of Sandusky, Ohio, reportedly changing its name to the less offensive Puppy Genocide, Ohio.
— Chase Mitchell (@ChaseMit) June 23, 2012
Sorry Hell, Michigan: Sandusky, Ohio is now the most unfortunately named city in America.
— Sib “Release the Murder Hornets!” Ventress (@cposnarky) June 22, 2012
https://twitter.com/TruthByJoe/status/216403527684210689
https://twitter.com/bloatedseal/status/216358081758638080
Jerry Sandusky is so hated, the town of Sandusky, Ohio is thinking of changing its name to "Mubarak."
— Steve Hofstetter (@SteveHofstetter) June 23, 2012
This evening, the City Council of Sandusky, OH voted 11-2 to change the name of the town to "Honestly, we never even met the bastard, Ohio."
— βɛth (@feverspell) June 23, 2012
In an effort to upgrade its image the proud city of Sandusky, Ohio has filed to change its name to Michael Jackson.
— MIKE THANKYOUHEALTHCAREWORKERS REDDING (@ReddingWriting) June 23, 2012
City of Sandusky to be renamed Yoassisguilty, Ohio
— Jmh (@JonHug360) June 23, 2012
Or better yet, how about Jerry Sandusky changes his name so the Ohio city can be left in peace?
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