That reminds of this line from Diamonds Are Forever:
Blofeld: The satellite is at present over... Kansas. Well, if we destroy Kansas the world may not hear about it for years. Perhaps New York, with all that smut and traffic... might give them a chance for a fresh start. Washington, DC. Perfect. Since we have not heard from them, *they* will hear from us.
True story: I first saw that movie in Kansas City, Missouri. The place exploded in laughter on that line. :-))
That’s a great story. :’)