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What do you think of this billboard? Offensive or clever?

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shades9323 Great Member

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A local chain currently has these billboards up.  They are coming down soon as there is a mini uproar about them.  What do you think of the billboard?

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I think it's funny! It's not like they are "endorsing" or condoning what happened in Guyana. Besides,the phrase "drink the Kool-Aid" has already been a part of our lexicon for a long time now. The people that are upset about this need to get a sense of humor.


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I think they might have been hoping for the uproar. They're getting a ton of free publicity with the uproar, after all... maybe that was the intent?

I'm not offended, I think it's funny.

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No problem for me.  As has been stated, any publicity is probably good for them.


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I vote funny, it's creative.

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I think it's hilarious.  I guess depending on what area it's posted in, people may take more offense to it than in other areas.  They were probably banking on negative publicity using this type of riske humor.

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I'm obviously in the minority, but I find almost as funny as spitting on the green.

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I don't find it offensive so much as I find it not particularly clever or funny.

Originally Posted by sean_miller

I'm obviously in the minority, but I find almost as funny as spitting on the green.




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Voting as someone who only drinks bottled water at Church outings I think it's funny.

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I find it a bit clever and kinda funny, not really offended at all.  Of course, I'm not a very religious person, either.

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This sign is offensive? This is what is wrong with our society, we will pick what is "offensive" and fight a battle against it! I have seen many different signs which are much more offensive than this one... Besides, like everyone has stated, it is very clever....


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I think it's neither.

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I guess I too am in the minority but I think it is is poor taste to capitalize on what was a tragedy.

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Originally Posted by normdamarine

This sign is offensive? This is what is wrong with our society, we will pick what is "offensive" and fight a battle against it! I have seen many different signs which are much more offensive than this one... Besides, like everyone has stated, it is very clever....



Some would argue that making light of violence and personal tragedy is a symptom of what's wrong with our society. Some people enjoy the "Saw" movies and some people make a point not to let those people babysit their small children.

Anyway, back on track, I personally use the phrase "drank the kool aid" in internet conversation, but I just didn't find the billboard particularly funny.

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Originally Posted by sean_miller

Some would argue that making light of violence and personal tragedy is a symptom of what's wrong with our society. Some people enjoy the "Saw" movies and some people make a point not to let those people babysit their small children.

Anyway, back on track, I personally use the phrase "drank the kool aid" in internet conversation, but I just didn't find the billboard particularly funny.



So you don't find it funny.  Do you find it offensive?


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