Comments on: Public Service Announcement

By: charlotte

charlotte — Sun, 17 Apr 2005 14:17:16 +0000

Poor Wendy’s. I wonder how many orders for analog chili they’re getting now

By: Richard Nieporent

Richard Nieporent — Sun, 17 Apr 2005 12:58:17 +0000

Roger, be careful for what you wish for. There are a number of posters on your blog that would be more than happy to give you the finger!

By: Buddy Larsen

Buddy Larsen — Sun, 17 Apr 2005 04:42:32 +0000

Like the convenience store robber a few months ago (in Dallas?), whipped out his pistol and dropped his wallet. The cops went to the address on his driver’s license, an hour after the robbery, and he was passed on the couch, drunk on the twelve-pack he’d grabbed along with the few bucks from the till. Saul Bellow called these folks “spun”, or “whirled” I believe it was. Good adjective. Life is just one big kaleidoscope, poor bastards.

By: David C

David C — Sun, 17 Apr 2005 02:03:34 +0000

Yeah, David Thomson is mostly right, I think. A lot of people have seen this sort of thing, and it usually ends up being a lowlife grifter’s scheme. And these people aren’t usually Professor Moriarty when it comes to planning the Perfect Crime (remember the “(whole! not even just a needle!) syringe in the Pepsi can?”

By: chuck

chuck — Sun, 17 Apr 2005 00:49:33 +0000

Well,

I did chop off the top of my right middle finger, including the nail, while making potato salad at a restaurant. I *do* hope it was removed before the salad was served.

What I really remember is the pharmacist whom I had asked about a rubber finger so I could continue to wash dishes with the bandaged finger. He thought for a moment, disappeared, then returned and gleefully rolled a condom onto my finger. NYC, of course. The ambulence ride at 1:00AM was a hoot also, with running commentary on the street scene by the driver.

By: David Thomson

David Thomson — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 23:33:45 +0000

ìIsn’t it interesting how in this day and age the power of one good aspersion can bring down decades of sedulous hard work building up a brand name. Beware the power of mass communications.î

Wendyís has admittedly been hurt in the short run. But most consumers now realize that a low life scam artist has probably victimized this company. The main thing is that it has received tons of free publicity. How much is it worth to have Dave Letterman mention your brand name? The Wendyís restaurant chain might be a big winner in a few months from now.

By: Kevin P

Kevin P — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 23:33:02 +0000

Roger:

With all of the typing and spelling errors that appear on my posts it would be reasonable to assume that I was the four fingered man, but honestly I have all of my digits!

By: WichitaBoy

WichitaBoy — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 23:07:33 +0000

Isn’t it interesting how in this day and age the power of one good aspersion can bring down decades of sedulous hard work building up a brand name. Beware the power of mass communications.

By: David Thomson

David Thomson — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 23:03:24 +0000

ìRe: Dave’s Backside

You said bowl of chili when I think you meant barrel.î

Iím not a lucky guy. The jury might decide in my favor—and then award me a mere $5.95 in damages. My rear end would be deemed unworthy of serious financial compensation. After attorney fees, Iíd likely have to borrow a few dollars for the bus ride home.

By: Buddy Larsen

Buddy Larsen — Sat, 16 Apr 2005 22:22:45 +0000

I don’t know, Old Dad…she may win in ’08…I remember Filegate…I think I’ll fade to black until we get the Patriot Act sunsetted out, heh heh…heh.