enough with the ribbons!!!!!!!!!!!! - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

GottaDiesel · #16 08-24-2005, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by w126

I wouldn't rush to judgement Mr. GottaDiesel,

We'll never know why they put it on their car. A son or daughter, maybe a neighbor, a distant cousin or god forbid they wan't other people to know how they feel.

Then why not spring for a new one when the old one is peeling and can't be read anymore?

Plllluuuuuuuueeeze! They buy it to be "in" and then forget all about it.

H2O2 · #17 08-24-2005, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by w126

Everytime I see my Dad he has to tell that joke.

I think it actually originated with Porsche owners. (really)

Back when I owned one, that was also my favorite joke.

Botnst · #18 08-24-2005, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by w126

Following that logic, Subarus are all driven by homosexuals, Volvos by quiche eating liberals, old muscle cars by greaseballs, Mercedes diesels by self-righteous a-holes and BMW's by just - a-holes.

I think you're finally onboard with the rest of us Nazis.

B

kirk240 · #19 08-24-2005, 10:36 PM

I have nothing against expressing your self freely just dont jump on the band wagon with the ribbons. I saw one for Autisim awareness. In case you haven't seen it it is not just one color it is puzzle peice patterned. similar but diffrent are the wrist bands that are in now. they were originaly sold to bind the bill of a hat right?

Austin85 · #20 08-24-2005, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DieselAddict

And what's with the flags on houses? In my neighborhood there are a few houses that fly the american flag 365 days a year. Just like with those ribbons, I think the feeling gets diluted if not lost. It's like having a christmas tree all year.

I noticed most people who put the "support our troops" ribbons on their cars are SUV and pickup truck owners. Makes me wonder if they really care about the individual soldiers and their families. Or could it be that they're nothing but republican warmongers who mostly care about low gas prices so they can continue driving their gas guzzlers? No that can't be.

DING! DING !! DING !!! DING !!!
We have a winner !!!!!!!!!!

I hate those ribbons. Always did. There's nothing wrong with supporting usa fighting M&W; but thosse things are SOOO tacky. It's like plastic X-mas tree tacky....
And how come Italians don't take down their christmas lights until August????

Pizzanne????

sfloriII · #21 08-24-2005, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by w126

Now the ribbons are so common that some of the meaning has been taken away -- at least for me. I also read that they're made in China.

Same thing is happening with yellow the Lance Armstrong cancer wristbands.

I was in a store the other day and saw a display of them. But instead of being bands to remind people of the need to fund cancer research, they had names on them so kids would buy them. They've now gone from being a reminder of a cause to a fashion.