Fun Facts About Hamilton

Two of founders of the University of Waikato were direct descendants of pilgrims from the Mayflower.
The original mascot for the University was a turkey.
The Waikato colours were changed in 1941 when the Vice
Chancellor feared a German invasion of Hamilton, and altered the colours to appease the upcoming masters.
A recent study has shown that a typical Hamilton nightlife patron wears at least 1.6 popped collars.
The Hamilton mosquito bites only males.

Hamilton is a Virgo (Fussy and a worrier, overcritical and harsh, and perfectionist and conservative).
Hamilton enjoys long walks on the beach, movies that are “different”, rainy days, all types of music, and being “weird”.
If Hamilton were a female, she should consider running, and perhaps restricting her caloric intake.
If Hamilton were a pizza, it would be a Dominoes Mr. Potato Wedge Pizza. Confusing and strangely bland.
If Hamilton were a wine, it would come in a box, and be mixed with vodka in a coffee mug.
Hamilton has the highest number of ankle tattoos in all of New Zealand.
Hamilton’s first color TV was installed in 1998
The lakes on campus are aerated with pheromones to keep the ducks from flying away. This has an aphrodisiac effect on the residing eels.
Hamilton has the highest number of abortions in all of New Zealand.
The term Hamiltron: City of the Future, was coined by New Zealand’s Minister of Justice in a speech about Home Detention Technology.
In a survey, 50% of Hamilton residence admitted they had never seen the sea.
Once Were Warriors was originally set in Hamilton. The inspiration for the book came after the author visited the Frankton Markets.
Hamilton has no Catholic Churches
Hamilton’s last crucifixion was in 1963, and the local Council of Church Elders still prosecutes anyone found committing sodomy.
The Waikato Chiefs Rugby team is the town’s biggest employer. The team is required to drink taniwha blood before every game.
Until 2004, Hamilton’s Casino had cock
fighting. Local activist groups are still trying to ban the weekly panda vs. bear boxing matches.
The University of Waikato has three registered Unicorn Appreciation clubs, one Twilight reenactment club and two bear
baiting societies.
Hamilton’s iconic river was formed in 1993, after a powerful earthquake.
Huffing fly
repellant is Hamilton’s most popular recreational drug. LSD suppositories are a close second.
The Hamilton City Council provides fiscal incentives for the purchase of short shorts. Each inch of exposed thigh is eligible for a $2 refund credit.

Fun Facts About Hamilton

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