Monday, 26 Oct 2026
Dear Diary,
Mrs. Dawglicious has wondered why I refer to our reptilian adversaries as the “Handbags of Hogtown”. I could answer the handbags part easily, but really didn’t know why our GTPR community has called Gainesville “Hogtown”.
Last week, we were traveling back from Orlando on the I-75 through enemy territory* when I saw the tiny sign labeled “Hogtown Creek” by the bridge. I pointed excitedly and showed her as we hurtled by.
You learn something every day!
*We do not make pit stops in Hogtown. Family has been instructed to hold it until we get to Ocala.
I was also told by a commenter at the Senator’s place back in the day that evidently the Seminoles used to trade with and/or for hogs w the white folk (I guess?) in that area, thus earning that nickname. But I’m too lazy to confirm this.
We have a winner that is the correct answer.
I guess they had to get dates somehow…
DAMN!
This snark is why this blog must exist in perpetuity!
Don’t hit me, but Ocala Horse country is actually nice.
isnt that where the infamous senior community “The Villages” is located???
Just south once you get on the turnpike
As Festus would say, “If you learn a thang or two a day, you can store up some smarts”.
We deliberately stop in Hogtown to let our dogs take a dump.
Post Of The Season!! ⬆️👏👏
Driving from Savannah to Atlanta last weekend I saw a Buc-ee’s billboard that read “Buc-ee’s 131 miles. You can hold it.” Made me laugh.
After losing to Auburn we really need to beat the snot out of Florida.
😂
there was a guy back on the oritginal DawgVent who lived down around there, used to regularly refer to it as “Hogtown.” Never really knew why, but now I do. This place is a fountain of knowledge sometimes. I am glad that mystery is finally solved.
I cant claim to have invented the term “Handbags,” but I know I was an early adopter. LOL
I didn’t know why the moniker of Hogtown was used either. I used to have a girlfriend that lived in Gainesville and never saw any hogs when I visited. Glad I was informed, though many years later. Also, the level of hate I have for the Flurda Gayturds is right up there with Satan himself. Go Dawgs!!!
I want to say his handle was “OldDawg” and some numbers. He used to talk about how happy he was after a Cocktail Party win because he could show up for breakfast with his local pals (all Gators) and rub it in a little. A great American.
Micanopy has its attractions…
Friends moved south from Cincinnati, OH and referred to it as Hogtown because of the large slaughter houses. there.