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The opposite attitude toward driving is embodied by the bumper sticker "Let Go of My Ears," which suggests either that the driver dislikes tailgating or loud honks. Either way, the driver uses humor to convey his or her personal attitudes toward driving.
Finally, bumper stickers sometimes convey messages of general importance even if those messages are cloaked in humor or sarcasm. For example, the slogan "Trucker's Wife" draws attention to labor issues, lifestyle and gender, all issues of overall importance. The slogan "Evolution is Intelligent" is another example of bumper stickers of general importance. On the one hand, the driver acknowledges the theory of evolution but on the other hand he or she pays homage to the theory of intelligent design. Another example of bumper stickers that are generally important include those that are specifically written for political campaigns such as "Vote No on Prop 142" or "Bush/Cheney 2004." Similarly, the slogan "You're a Republican and that's Sad!" sends a strong political message. Bumper stickers that simply state "My child is an honors student" are also examples of a bumper sticker which has a message of general importance, one that is neither purely humorous nor attitudinal.
Bumper stickers are a huge class of quips that are designed specifically for the backs of cars. Because there are so many bumper stickers in the popular arsenal, it can be immensely helpful...
Based on the types of bumper stickers donned by American drivers, the slogans can be divided into those that are humorous, those that are attitudinal, and those that are generally important. Humorous bumper stickers comprise the largest of the three divisions. Humorous bumper stickers can be frivolous or serious and can indicate political, religious, or social values as well as lifestyle choices. Bumper stickers that indicate personal attitude comprise the next-largest division of bumper stickers. Many people enjoy proudly proclaiming their personality traits on the backs of their cars. Although most of these attitude slogans are humorous, they differ from purely humorous stickers because of their focus on the ego of the driver. Finally, some bumper stickers are plain and simple: these generally important bumper stickers can draw attention to some political or social issue or they might suggest something more personal. Many bumper stickers will fall into more than one division. For example, the slogan "You're a Republican and That's Sad" can be placed into any of the three divisions: humorous, attitudinal, or importance: the saying definitely indicates issues of political importance and also sends a deeply sarcastic message to persons from the opposing camp. Therefore, bumper stickers can be as significant as they are amusing and are an integral part of American car culture.
Bumper stickers display a wide range of humorous quips, political opinions, and statements of personal identity. One humorous quip on a bumper sticker reads, "Driver carries no cash: he's married!" The warrant or message underlying this statement implies that wives spend most of their husband's money. In fact, the sticker makes a broader social commentary on gender stereotypes. The warrant on which this sticker is based might be valid on
Democracy is not a spectator sport. A bumper stickers popularity is measured by the extent it catches the spirit and general attitudes of the times. This slogan "Democracy is not a spectator sport" is unfortunately not likely to resonate with large sector of the modern population. For too many, the Democratic process has become just that. We are spectators who elect representatives to go to the government buildings and send us
Third, "Grace Happens" is a humorous bumper sticker for a similar reason as "Evolution is Intelligent." "Grace Happens" is a satire of "S&*^ Happens," which is also a common bumper sticker. However, "Grace Happens" refers to the Christian religion, making it a relevant topic for most people. "Yes, I'm Evil But it's a Part of My Charm" is a humorous bumper sticker because it cleverly makes fun of a
Bumper Sticker the day after the national elections -- I saw a bumper sticker, next to a Kerry/Edwards one, that said, "The 'Moral Majority' is neither." This bumper sticker says that those who call themselves the "moral majority" are neither moral nor in the majority. According to the new media reports since Bush won re-election, this bumper sticker may be wrong on both counts. The easiest issue to address is whether those
She also clearly makes a stand against continuing to rely to any large degree on non-renewable resources and giving the scientific community more authority and right. Clinton Platform; Clinton's platform is currently relying very heavily upon the idea of helping the middle class. Her campaign bus is currently touring Iowa with a slogan of "The Middle Class Express." She is actively seeking middle class support, and her platform is dominated by
To remind viewers of the many unique action films offered by the channel, handing out bumper stickers at places where F/X watchers are likely to buy products is one possibility. These stickers could read "F/X Digital -- My Other Car is a Stunt Car." This would offer a humorous, ironic message to draw the attention not just of the driver displaying the sticker, but everyone who saw the sticker. Creating