11-Year-Old Mayor Names Street After Justin Bieber
So, we’ve got an 11-year-old mayor, what could possibly go wrong?
Bedtimes are now illegal, an official decree was handed down declaring that So Random without Demi Lovato now sucks and a street was named for pop icon Justin Bieber. Well, the last part actually came true. Carolyn Gonzalez wasn’t actually elected to the post in Forney, Texas, though we would hazard a guess if she promised to crack down on immigration and keep gun statutes permissive it’s not an entirely impossible scenario. But the tween entered a local Facebook competition in order to stimulate interest in civics among Forney’s youth, and won the title of Mayor For a Day.
So what did the 11-year-old mayor do with her title? Enact a recycling program, visit a school and give a speech, or spruce up local parks? No, she renamed a street “Justin Bieber Way,” at a cost to the town of approximately $20. It wasn’t even any old side street bestowed with the moniker- part of the town’s Main Street has been renamed in honor of the Biebs.
Gonzalez doesn’t even affect any sort of ideological excuse for the renaming to serve her interests (which actually places her ahead of 99.8% of those involved in politics) but rather gives this explanation when asked why she decided to use her time in office in such a fashion:
“Because I really like Justin Bieber. I like his music and I like him… And I thought, why not have a street in my home town named after my favorite singer?”
Alas, Gonzalez’s grandkids won’t be driving their jetpacks down Justin Bieber Way. The street name will be in effect only as long as she is in office- for about 24 hours.
Tags : 11-year-old mayor, carolyn gonzalez, carolyn gonzalez justin bieber way, forney texas, forney tx, justin bieber way, texas
Posted: August 17, 2011
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Aug 17, 2011
stupid story, stupid girl.
Aug 17, 2011
this is the dumbest new story ever. I want the 2 minutes of my life back I wasted reading this crap.
Aug 17, 2011
Wow… just… wow…
Aug 17, 2011
eight words: What the fuck is wrong with this girl!
Aug 17, 2011
Agreed. Waste of time.
Aug 17, 2011
that's so stupid. let's give people with actual ideas titles for offices and keep 11 year olds where they belong, in school.
Aug 17, 2011
not voter yet.
Aug 17, 2011
I don't want to live on this planet anymore.
Aug 17, 2011
It will thus bear the nickname Wuss Ave.
Aug 17, 2011
……
Aug 17, 2011
If she would've named the street after Conan O'Brien? I'll give her props, but Bieber of all people…
Aug 17, 2011
This is what they're wasting money on? No wonder the economy is bad.
Aug 17, 2011
LOL!
Aug 18, 2011
WORST STORY I HAVE EVER READ IN MY ENTIRE LIFE OMG.
Aug 18, 2011
Sounds like a presidential candidate to me…
Aug 18, 2011
Not exactly sure if some of these posters actually read that the contest was held in order to raise civic awareness in her town.
Aug 18, 2011
Wow, not even an epic facepalm can react to this story. Carolyn Gonzalez, if you're reading this, then note this down:
the InterWebz (4Chan) officially hates you.
Aug 18, 2011
How did she "enter a contest on Facebook" (as the article says) when she only 11 years old. According the Facebook's statements of Rights and Responsibilities page, "You will not use Facebook if you are under 13.".
Aug 18, 2011
WTF! R U FUCKNG KIDDING ME! I WOUND WHY OUR COUNTRY IS GOING TO SHIT WE GOT FUCKING KIDS RUNNING IT! STUPID FUCKING GIRL GO SUCK A DICK!
Aug 18, 2011
crack down on illegal immigration? didn't you read her last name? NOT GONNA HAPPEN.
Aug 18, 2011
Wow
Aug 18, 2011
if I was her, I would name the street hammer time. the stop sign makes for temporary humor.
Aug 18, 2011
I can't help but compare this 11 year old kid to the contestants of the TV syndicated Junior Masterchef Australia who are ages 8 to 12. Those kids showed productivity, creativity, talent, and genius. They did not made up a dish named Justin Bieber. They showed to the world that even though they are kids, they can be masters in the cooking field. Now, reading this article just showed this 11 year old kid in a pathetic light. She's so caught up with celebrity fanfare that dumbs her completely. She did not display community or social awareness. Why not declare a sports and activities day during her one day term instead of naming a street after the Beaver? And what was her qualification for being named mayor for a day?
Aug 18, 2011
You actually took the time to read through the whole thing – and then replied?!
Aug 18, 2011
Where's the story? I don't see it anywhere….
Aug 18, 2011
You would think an 11 year old…who had mayor of the day have a little sense, jeez.
Aug 18, 2011
Kinda hilarious seeing people freak out over this. Humanity is getting more epic as the years go on to where they complain about a article they willingly viewed. Sorry people. you willingly read it so you are the stupid ones lol not this silly little girl.
Aug 18, 2011
Is that spelled with a "W" or a "P"?!
Aug 18, 2011
Haha I agree with you XD plus the name of the street isn't going to stay forever.. if I read the article right.
Aug 18, 2011
seriously? that's what she accomplished as mayor? f bieber.-_- If I was 11 and I was major for a day I would have named a steet after jesse mccartney or nsync
Aug 18, 2011
This is the stupidest thing I have heard in awhile. Why would they let some stupid girl name a street after a crappy singer that no one will know who he is in five years.
Aug 18, 2011
20 dollars could had an ok meal sent over to a poor country and fed a family for half a day or something, but that's just a waste or resources.
Aug 18, 2011
I agree… Just Bieber… STOP!
Aug 18, 2011
I don't want to live in the same state as her anymore. And I LOVE my home state!! D< I'm gonna kill this little idiot!!!
Aug 18, 2011
She's eleven years old people! She's still a baby! She had the chance to be mayor for a day and did something fun and silly. It wasn't perminanat, it wasn't even real, just making a little girls day. I hope and pray that all the anger and hatred in your hearts gets lifted out so you can be happy inside yourself and in turn be happy for others as well. Because if it doesn't, u all are in for a long, sad, lonely existance.
http://ratevin.com/story.php?title=11-year-old-mayor-caroline-gonzalez
Aug 18, 2011
I am so sorry D:
I worry about the future with kids like these…
Aug 18, 2011
if I was elected I would renamed the street to "Dexter Holland Way"
(p.s.If you are from another planet and you don't know who's the guy, is the singer and founder of The Offspring).
Aug 18, 2011
Hank Hill would be disappointed…..
Aug 18, 2011
wow whats next justin beiber becomes president
Aug 18, 2011
at least its for one day.
Aug 18, 2011
Should have just nailed Justin Beiber to a street sign… That would be a road worth driving on.
Aug 18, 2011
Ok…so this just totally cracked me up.
Aug 19, 2011
God help us all.