Unveiling the most outrageous and humorous worst-case vanity plate rejects of 2024

Vanity License Plates: When Creativity Goes Off the Road

Vanity license plates are often a letdown, but sometimes they can be a real hoot. Unless you’re trying to fit a catchphrase like "Hawk Tuah" into a seven-character space, that is. While the idea seems entertaining, the execution is usually disappointing, with most plates getting rejected by state DMVs. But, what happens when the DMV shares their rejected plates? Do they become a laughing stock, or is there a glimmer of hope hidden among the rejects?

Take, for instance, the office of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, which released some of the 300 rejected plates from 2024. "HOKTUAH" was one of them, along with "THICCAF," "AXEHOLE," and "UGEWANG." One plate that caught my eye was "MUNCH," which made me wonder if it was a representation of someone’s love for the German city or just a creative way to express their excitement about sandwiches.

Here are some other rejected plates from Illinois:

  • GYATT
  • BICHIN
  • JAGWEED
  • BADARSE
  • ILLCUTU
  • HOHOHOE
  • ABADMF
  • WEENIE
  • DUCKOFF
  • SHIDDED

It seems like some states had a tougher time of it, though. Oregon, for instance, rejected 386 custom plate requests, with "HWKTUA" being a common theme. And don’t even get me started on the ones that made it through: "H0ERUN," "FARTN," "P00P00," and "69L0L" – aren’t there any Seinfeld lovers in Oregon’s DMV?

Ohio, on the other hand, had a more depressing collection. While I’m glad they didn’t have any "Hawk Tuah" plates, the creativity was lacking, and we saw some regrettable choices. Here are a few examples:

  • GYATTM5
  • POOPY 2
  • B1G D1LF
  • MAFIOSA
  • 1FUQU2
  • 2FUCT
  • LFGO23
  • BADB1SH
  • KILLZZ

Tennessee, surprisingly, had a strong Muppets fan club among its residents, with rejections like "GONZO" and "KERMITT." However, Hawk Tuah still managed to sneak its way in, with over 40 different variations, including "KDNAPPR." Wow, someone thought that one was gonna slip through the cracks.

Here are some of Tennessee’s other rejected plates:

  • PHUKOFF
  • QANON
  • FT LONG
  • SHT BOX
  • OMFGMOV
  • PRNHUB
  • NOTACOP
  • ASS MAN
  • DZZNUTS
  • GUNSMOK

I think we can all agree, 2024 was a lackluster year for rejected vanity plates. From racial slurs to tired memes, it wasn’t exactly a shining moment for our creativity. Where were the innovations of 2022? Share your own entertaining rejected plate stories and tips with us at [email protected].

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