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Axios
25-07-2025
- Automotive
- Axios
Pennsylvania's latest banned license plate list is a riot
Pennsylvania, U-FNNY-AF. Why it matters: Call us vainglorious, but Pennsylvanians are getting more creative withnew, crass catchphrases to put on our vanity plates. The big picture: The state's most recent banned plate list has grown to more than 4,500 entries, up from roughly 2,000 in 2023. Entries reflect political machinations, historic and pop cultural events and a taste for the tawdry. And it all comes as state lawmakers are considering a proposal requiring drivers to have two license plates on their vehicles. How it works: Rules, rules, rules. The state has a whole list of them, but basically you can't include sexual innuendo, profanity, scat references (grow up, everyone) or things that'll confuse law enforcement or make you seem like you're a cop. Axios Philly went line-by-line through the list to better understand what the state deems clever or canceled. Here are some of the rejected submissions that caught our eye: POTUS47, F-ELON, EF ELON: One Pennsylvanian's political tribute is another's insult. Bonus irony points if this had ended up on a Tesla. The drawback: It's very easy to read it as "FELON." NOMAMES: A Spanish slang term to express surprise ... and something you mutter under your breath when the PennDOT clerk tells you that you can't put it on your plate. LFGENZ: OK, boomer! EDGING: Yep, someone went there. We're edging toward a very, very dark place in Pennsylvania license plate history. FAFO: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner's go-to catchphrase ended up on T-shirts, but PennDOT was like "FAFO" when someone tried replicating the cringeworthy meme on a plate. FITFO: Apparently, this stands for "Figure it the f--k out." We just did. FLUFF-U: It's where you go to get a bachelor of science (BS). FWAGON: Keep your mind out of the G-utter, folks. Clearly, this is a typo — F and G are right next to each other on the keyboard — from someone chest-pounding about their new Mercedes Benz G-Class. UZAHO: AKA E-ZPass' licentious cousin. Get it, or is that too subtle? GOVNA: That's Mr. Shapiro to you, bloke. PENNDOT: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
Axios
02-05-2025
- Sport
- Axios
ChatGPT picked these 3 horses to win the Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby is Saturday — and Philly-area bettors are hoping to hit the trifecta. The big picture: The race is the "most exciting two minutes in sports," and one of the quickest ways to lose your hard-earned cash. People wagered $210 million on last year's race. 🔮 The intrigue: Axios Philly asked ChatGPT for some gut predictions on the horses with the best shot to come in the top-3. Here's what it says: 🥇 1st Place: Rodriguez (12-1) Rodriguez's front-running style and strong pedigree make him a formidable contender. 🥈 2nd Place: Journalism (3-1) Journalism has shown impressive form with three consecutive wins and has a favorable post position. 🥉 3rd Place: Sandman (6-1) Sandman has shown improvement and versatility, making him a horse to watch. 🚨 Long Shot to Watch: Final Gambit (30-1) Final Gambit is untested on dirt but could surprise with a breakout performance. 📺 How to watch: The race is at 6:57pm on NBC.
