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Re: Google Street View

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Re: Google Street View

Post by NathanFromEngland » Mon Jun 05, 2017 1:34 am

Who on earth would name a restaurant after John Cena?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@25.72942 ... !1e1?hl=en
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Re: Google Street View

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NathanFromEngland wrote:Who on earth would name a restaurant after John Cena?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@25.72942 ... !1e1?hl=en
Because memes.
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Re: Google Street View

Post by ToledoRailfan » Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:22 am

NathanFromEngland wrote:Who on earth would name a restaurant after John Cena?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@25.72942 ... !1e1?hl=en
A Spanish restaurant, named after an American wrestler, that sells Mexican food..... :Blink:
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Re: Google Street View

Post by freebrickproductions » Mon Jun 05, 2017 2:54 am

ToledoRailfan wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:Who on earth would name a restaurant after John Cena?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@25.72942 ... !1e1?hl=en
A Spanish restaurant, named after an American wrestler, that sells Mexican food..... :Blink:
Wrestling is rather popular in Mexico, so I wouldn't be surprised if the owner is a fan of Wrestling. I also wonder if they got permission from John Cena to use his name and likeness for advertising purposes.
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Re: Google Street View

Post by NathanFromEngland » Mon Jun 05, 2017 10:14 am

Work of art.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.50675 ... 312!8i6656
Here is where it was originally located, the sculpture was removed in December 2011 due to so called "Road improvements" that have been going on for a while. The original sculpture was moved to the edge of Canary Wharf in 2013, and its been there ever since.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.50375 ... 312!8i6656


There is also a similar set in China, however, I've been told that it was removed even though it was used for decoration. I guess it was too bemusing to drivers.
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Re: Google Street View

Post by NathanFromEngland » Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:12 pm

freebrickproductions wrote:
ToledoRailfan wrote:
NathanFromEngland wrote:Who on earth would name a restaurant after John Cena?
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@25.72942 ... !1e1?hl=en
A Spanish restaurant, named after an American wrestler, that sells Mexican food..... :Blink:
Wrestling is rather popular in Mexico, so I wouldn't be surprised if the owner is a fan of Wrestling. I also wonder if they got permission from John Cena to use his name and likeness for advertising purposes.
Speaking of John Cena's Burger and Taco restaurant, some names are spelt incorrectly, i don't know if its just Mexican language though.

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Re: Google Street View

Post by McK&H.Aust » Tue Jun 06, 2017 10:47 am

TrickyMario7654 wrote:I can't even explain this advert. :Confused:
https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.766 ... 312!8i6656
I've seen those ads around Sydney and I have a pretty good idea what they are for. I believe they could be for a certain kind of nasal spray that Ugly Dave Gray used to do radio ads for. Don't want to elaborate any further in the spirit of keeping things G rated! Sounds like a load of rubbish anyway, the saying " a fool and his money are soon parted" comes to mind.
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Re: Google Street View

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Re: Google Street View

Post by freebrickproductions » Tue Jun 06, 2017 6:37 pm

brett nc railfanner wrote:2 Sirens right next to each other. :Confused:
https://www.google.com/maps/@41.8634262 ... 312!8i6656
Two possibilities:
1. The STL-10 siren (on the right) is left over from an old civil defense era system that was replaced, and the Whelen on the left is the replacement. However, for some reason, the STL-10 was never taken down.
2. The STL-10 siren is used by the fire department to alert the populace and fire fighters of fire calls, while the Whelen is a tornado siren.
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