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Signs of the Recession: Mystery 101
Everyone is wondering who is behind the billboards that are popping up all over the country, from Times Square to I95 in Providence. Well, we’re not telling.
The campaign, which is oh so Upside of the Downturn, features slogans like, “”Self worth is greater than net worth” and “Stop obsessing about economy, you’re scaring the children.” The Associated Press says some mysterious and deep-pocketed East Coaster is to thank for the Recession 101 PSAs. They started appearing in June and are in 1,000 spots around the U.S.
“The only person in America, we felt, who would be selfless, wealthy, and whimsical enough to do such a thing is Michael Jackson, and he’s dead,” says New York Mag. Sniffing around, they were only able to confirm that it’s not the Outdoor Advertising Association of America, Goldman Sachs or Warren Buffett.
We have some ideas. For more, check out our Twitter feed. And if you’ve seen a sign, tell us in comments.
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There are several of these signs on the local roads I travel in my area. They annoy the CRAP out of me!! Feel good tree-hugger, perhaps?? To make us feel OK about the government sticking their hands even deeper into our pockets…??? Complete bull#^&*/ !!!