Some years ago I drew a Dilbert comic in which Dilbert invented what he called tubular luggage. Several garage bands e-mailed to ask if they could use the name Tubular Luggage. Apparently “Tubular Luggage” just jumps out as an obvious name for a musical group.
I had the same experience yesterday while approving comments to this blog. I came across the phrase “fueled by hot dogs.” I can imagine that as a band name too.
The way our brains are wired, any two thoughts that don’t normally travel together seem funny when paired. It’s why Sponge Bob’s square pants are so funny. There’s a certain art to it. Let me try a few:
Dancing Wool
Vanilla Chipmunk
Spastic Tweezers
I also like to imagine band names that play on popular culture. For example:
Lance’s Left One
Monica’s Breath Mint
Britney’s Daycare Center
Okay, it’s your turn.