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Billsman
January 7th, 2006, 9:22:54 PM
How did it start?
shotgun
January 7th, 2006, 9:25:22 PM
i wish it did not start thats so god damm dumb people calling it that ..to your Q: i think it's because hoilday show case resturant on union because there sign looks like it would be in vegas
Billsman
January 7th, 2006, 9:27:01 PM
I heard it, never knew how it started.
The REAL Sabres
January 8th, 2006, 2:44:48 AM
People, mainly the Senecas, are adament of their preference of having a casino in Cheektowaga over Buffalo. Needless to say, these people are morons.
Billsman
January 8th, 2006, 5:45:16 AM
How many casinos are in Cheek?
nehemiah
January 8th, 2006, 10:04:41 AM
gaudy lawn decorations and crazy holiday light shows.

pink flamingos were only the beginning.
sukie
January 8th, 2006, 10:20:15 AM
I thought it was pronounced "Chicktavegas"
monkeysack420
January 8th, 2006, 4:29:28 PM
How many casinos are in Cheek?
We have a bunch sweet bingo halls no casinos in Cheektowaga
BuffaloRanger
January 19th, 2006, 4:42:54 PM
Cheektowaga has long been synonomous with gaudy displays. At one time in the late 80's, it had more pink plastic flamingo lawn ornaments per capita than any other town in America. Though that is hard to confirm.

Because of this unabashed gaudiness it became derisively referred to as Cheektavegas. As the Las Vegas reputation has improved over the last 15 years, so to has the pride that town residents take in the name "Cheektavegas". It is not so derogatory anymore.

The possibilty of a real casino being located in "Cheektavegas" is an ironic twist on what was once an insult hurled from those living in West Seneca, Depew, and Lancaster.
Billsman
January 19th, 2006, 5:34:47 PM
Interesting.
Buffalo Historian
January 20th, 2006, 8:51:08 AM
It's more affectionately known as Cheektowarsaw....for it's predominantly Polish population.

:)
Billsman
January 20th, 2006, 1:08:51 PM
Never heard of that one either. God bless Pierogies!