I saw this as I was fueling up in Shorline, Washington this week. They had one of these posted next to every pump. I have to give the 76 marketing folks come credit. This made me laugh so hard I had to pull out my camera and share. Enjoy!
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OMG, THAT is priceless!! I SOOOOO have to show my kids this one!!
And I know eh, that Mr. Linky is so fickle!! But I’m glad you joined the fun anyways!! 😀
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August 22, 2010 at 2:05 pm
He is a fickle little whore. Maybe next week. 🙂
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August 20, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Fantastic… thanks for sharing… come visit when you can…
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August 22, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Will do!
That? Is simply awesome. Someone there definitely had a sense of humor.
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August 22, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I just love it when companies decide it’s OK to be funny. That clearly got my attention and I shared it. There’s too much seriousness out there in advertising. I’ve always appreciated a little fun.
I absolutely LOVE IT!
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August 22, 2010 at 2:03 pm
Me too. Too much!
I knew I had to call my boys over when I saw this. YUP. THey cracked up!
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August 22, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Excellent. Did you tell them there would be a test later?
Excellent!
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August 22, 2010 at 2:02 pm
As a fellow marketing person, I knew you’d like it!
Oh, that’s awesome! I’m glad they’re on the “driver’s side”.
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August 22, 2010 at 2:01 pm
I thought that was rather creative. Did you see the little triangle pointing left next to the pump (like what you see in cars that remind you what side the gas tank is on). I want their ad agency. Clever folks!
We have started positive reinforcement with the kids. They are bucking against it, but all proudly display their chore charts and bug us to mark off the completed items.
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August 22, 2010 at 2:00 pm
That’s great news. Excellent work!
Oh my gosh! That is pretty darn funny, love it 🙂
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August 22, 2010 at 1:59 pm
He, he! I couldn’t resist sharing!
Kids sure love squashed things. On a family vacation long ago, we stopped for gas and discovered the last traces of a little varmit on the hood of the car. Big yuck, but what a delight for my brothers. We still have to talk about it, 20 years later.
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August 21, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Oooo, you should send in a photo so they can add a Children’s Guide to Squished Varmits!
Hi there! I’m over from Melissa (Dr Mom)’s blog! Now that I’m here, I recognize your avatar… you must be a 31DBBBer. 😉 It’s great to connect with your site. I read your parenting philosophy page to see what you’re all about… and I like what I hear. Really looking forward to reading more. Hope you’re having a great weekend!
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August 22, 2010 at 1:58 pm
Hi Adriel! Great meeting you and thanks for stopping by. Yes, I did the 31DBBB. This whole site got a revamp as a result. I’m feeling great about the blog now. How is your doing since the challenge? I’m excited to hear you are looking forward to learning more about positive discipline. Please don’t ever hesitate to drop me a note if you have questions, concerns or even would love to see me write something on a specific topic.
Love that! My son would be obsessed with that poster. I am sure he would want a copy for his room. Kudos to 76 for giving you a laugh while pumping gas – a job I absolutely LOATH!
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August 22, 2010 at 1:56 pm
That’s too funny, he’s want this in his room. The other side of the poster was a little more boring. It was stretches to do while pumping gas. Creative, but not as funny.
That’s awesome. So nice to see a corporation with a sense of humor!
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LOL this is hilarious!!
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