Bumper Stickers: Scourge of Mankind
I’m stopped at a traffic light. Advertising has no down time. Radio, T.V., Newspaper, Magazines, Billboards, Telemarketers, Buses, Web sites and the ever present CAR.
* Teach Peace.
* Buy Fresh, Buy Local.
* Impeach Bush.
* Have You Hugged Your Teacher Today?
* Bring Our Troops Home.
* Invision Whirled Peas.
* My Kid is an Honor Roll Student.
Some people want to be cute.
Some people shout patriotism or sarcasm.
Some people think they’re funny.
Some people support a cause.
Some people show pride.
Some people want to change the world with a bumper sticker.
Fact is, most folks read, ignore or make fun of the sticky slogans plastered to the back of automobiles. For me, it’s eye polution. Most of us really DON’T CARE about where your kid goes to school, or if you eat only locally grown, pesticide free kumquats.
Yes, free speech is wonderful. Yes, you have the right to shout your voice from the mountain tops. But for cryin’ out loud put your bumper sticker on straight (if you MUST) and remember that most of us are rolling our eyes knowing that your car dealership isn’t going to give you squat on your adhesive laden trade in.
Are you a bumper sticker person?
What does YOUR bumper sticker say?
