Post a pic that makes you LOL

[jqavins]

Or, following the release of several blockbuster movies, John Travolta starred in "Urban Cowboy" which, although a passably decent movie, failed miserably at the box office. In post failure marketing analysis, it is now widely understood that the movie's failure was because Travolta's many fans had no idea what "urban" meant and thus believed that the movie was a western of some kind.

Well, I guess that's Barbarino fans for you. (Also, I would estimate that it failed in part because it was only barely passably decent. Yes, I saw it. No, I don't remember much. Because it was bland and forgettable.)

 

[Nytrunner]

 

[R. S. Galileo]

Or, following the release of several blockbuster movies, John Travolta starred in "Urban Cowboy" which, although a passably decent movie, failed miserably at the box office. In post failure marketing analysis, it is now widely understood that the movie's failure was because Travolta's many fans had no idea what "urban" meant and thus believed that the movie was a western of some kind.

Then there's the famous case when A & W wanted to do McDonald's one better by introducing a 1/3 pounder burger for the same price as the quarter pounder. Even though it did great in blind taste tests, people "cleverly" concluded that there was an attempt to overcharge them, since obviously 3 is less than 4. Therefore, it didn't sell. McDonald's also tried a 1/3 pounder and got similar results.

One of Heinlein's better ideas (I thought, anyways) was to give potential voters a quiz. if they passed, the ballot box would open. If not, then not.

 

[Scottrod]

In starship troopers only people that had served in the military could vote.

 

[Rockyt]

In starship troopers only people that had served in the military could vote.

Or have babies...

 

[Bat-mite]

Then there's the famous case when A & W wanted to do McDonald's one better by introducing a 1/3 pounder burger for the same price as the quarter pounder. Even though it did great in blind taste tests, people "cleverly" concluded that there was an attempt to overcharge them, since obviously 3 is less than 4. Therefore, it didn't sell. McDonald's also tried a 1/3 pounder and got similar results.

One of Heinlein's better ideas (I thought, anyways) was to give potential voters a quiz. if they passed, the ballot box would open. If not, then not.

Many states used literacy tests to keep many African-Americans and immigrants from voting. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed literacy tests in most states, and Congress extended the band to all 50 states in 1970.

 

[BABAR]

Many states used literacy tests to keep many African-Americans and immigrants from voting. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed literacy tests in most states, and Congress extended the band to all 50 states in 1970.

Very tough issue. Goal should obviously be to achieve literacy for every single American citizen. Given upwards of $150k is spent per student over the total years kindergarten thru 12th grade it is discouraging that we still graduate kids that can't read well.

 

[Bat-mite]

Very tough issue. Goal should obviously be to achieve literacy for every single American citizen. Given upwards of $150k is spent per student over the total years kindergarten thru 12th grade it is discouraging that we still graduate kids that can't read well.

Well, you have kids is certain socio-economic situations that are not taught to value education, combined with teachers who earn about $5k a year and need to payoff a master's degree, overcrowded schools, and a federal department of education that essentially took power away from the states to do education the way they see fit for their own populace.

It is very sad, but there are certainly reasons.

 

[jazzviper1]

Well, you have kids is certain socio-economic situations that are not taught to value education, combined with teachers who earn about $5k a year and need to payoff a master's degree, overcrowded schools, and a federal department of education that essentially took power away from the states to do education the way they see fit for their own populace.

Where in the U.S. are full time teachers being paid only $5k per year. That would be slave wages considering the hours.

 

[Bat-mite]

Where in the U.S. are full time teachers being paid only $5k per year. That would be slave wages considering the hours.

Typo. I meant 45k.

 

[OverTheTop]

Cute croc!

 

[Ez2cDave]

I hate Crocs . . .

 

[RocketGeekInFL]

 

[RocketGeekInFL]

 

[BABAR]

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Wow, donut holes!

 

[RocketGeekInFL]

 

[snrkl]

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Two EndGame “ass” references in two pics. Nicely done!

 

[Nytrunner]

I find this California humor page's recent poll amusing

 

[Winston]

Would you like fries with that?

For Star Wars Day.

Reload! (I hope they didn't succeed... imagine the kid getting stuck)

Bar art.

Yeah, that's how it works.

Panoramic mode fails.

 

[K'Tesh]

 

[K'Tesh]

 

[Nytrunner]

That's not the real flat earth..... it's missing the great antarctic ice wall

 

[KennB]

That's not the real flat earth..... it's missing the great antarctic ice wall

It's terrible when people get the facts wrong.

 

[BABAR]

Would you like fries with that?

For Star Wars Day.

Reload! (I hope they didn't succeed... imagine the kid getting stuck)

Bar art.

Yeah, that's how it works.

Panoramic mode fails.

Boy she has long arms, or at least one long arm! Looks like a reverse elbow, too.

 

[R. S. Galileo]

Boy she has long arms, or at least one long arm! Looks like a reverse elbow, too.

That's true, but look at what great posture they both have!

 

[jqavins]

Have I posted this one before? I took it at a Sonic near Duncan, SC.

 

[Nytrunner]

For every sign there's a story....

 

[Winston]

 

[mpitfield]

Too funny. I had to send that one off to my wife, who is a private high school teacher.

 

[R. S. Galileo]

Too funny. I had to send that one off to my wife, who is a private high school teacher.

Hmm... probably not the English teacher...