Invercargill

Invercargill's Epic Vanishing Act: Cheese Rolls, Tim Shadbolt, and Google Maps Gone Wrong!

Invercargill's city council jokes about their city disappearing from Google Maps! Did someone take the cheese rolls too?

Invercargill, the home of delectable cheese rolls and legendary former mayor Tim Shadbolt, found itself at the center of a cheeky social media blunder this morning. The Invercargill City Council decided to drop a humorous bombshell on their followers, claiming that the city had mysteriously vanished from Google Maps. While some may have been worried that their iconic cheese rolls were lost in the ether, most residents took the lighthearted post in stride, chuckling about the unintended publicity.

The post opened with dramatic flair, declaring, "Invercargill has disappeared!" As people's imaginations ran wild, visions of secret cheese roll heists and Tim Shadbolt building a new hidden utopia sprang to mind. Of course, the reality was merely a technical glitch, and the council urged citizens to stay calm as they navigated out of the comedic confusion and back into the online world where Invercargill does, in fact, exist on the map. The blend of humor and community spirit fostered a sense of camaraderie among residents excited to rally together while sharing a laugh.

In a twisting plot turn, the social media post also featured various beloved landmarks and local anecdotes, with commenters chiming in with their own cheeky references. How many people can say they've driven through the previously nonexistent city, wondering where the famed cheese rolls were hiding? As the jokes continued to flow in the comments, it became clear that the Oh-so-vanished Invercargill wasn’t just a dot on the map for these spirited locals, it was part of their unique identity – missing or not!

Meanwhile, Google Maps has yet to respond, but it wouldn't be surprising if they were in stitches over the cheeky complaint from the council. After all, if Invercargill's disappearance makes people talk about their city (and cheese rolls!) a bit more, perhaps it was all in good fun. Dear Invercargill, you may have pulled off a disappearing act, but your charm surely remains!

Interestingly, Invercargill is also known for its unique attractions - it's home to the World’s Fastest Indian motorcycle, inspired by the legendary racer Burt Munro. The annual Burt Munro Challenge celebrates this history with speed demons from all over! And did you know that the humble cheese roll is a source of pride in the city? It's believed to have been invented locally in the 1930s, and local cafes and restaurants strive to perfect the gooey, cheesy delight!