In Clarksville, Tennessee, a new roundabout has become the talk of the town, and it’s not just because of its traffic-smoothing magic.
This roundabout, named ‘Rhonda the Roundabout,’ has taken local fame to a whole new level.
It also has its own theme song and a bustling Facebook fan page.
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‘Rhonda the Roundabout’ has become a local celebrity
Usually, the roundabouts are designed to simplify traffic flow and reduce accidents by avoiding the chaos of intersections.
But ‘Rhonda the Roundabout’s’ story is somewhat different.
While it was made with the traditional purpose of keeping the traffic in control, this roundabout has become a local celebrity.
The traffic camera installed nearby has even captured people doing laps for fun.
Remember the Mr. Bean episode where he takes multiple turns on the roundabout while dressing up for his dentist appointment?
Seems like people are doing that kind of stuff – well, sort of!
The roundabout has a dedicated Facebook page and a theme song
As of August 10, its Facebook page has more than 13,000 members, all eager to share their roundabout stories.
It’s fascinating to see how some infrastructures can become immensely popular.
Just like ‘Rhonda the Roundabout’, other structures like the Denver International Airport became famous for its conspiracy theories, making it a bit of an urban legend.
Talking about the roundabout dedicated theme song, it’s worth humming to, uploaded on YouTube by CRS Video Pro.
In Clarksville, people find the roundabout both funny and confusing.
Some drivers end up going the wrong way or driving in circles, causing lots of jokes.
However, the city knows about these problems and is thinking about fixing the signs and traffic flow.
But ‘Rhonda the Roundabout’ has already got a decent fan following, and even if things get fixed, the place is not going to lose its charm – at least for a while.
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