Over the years, many products have been remembered by their tag lines.
Like when George on Seinfeld told how you can’t get him off your mind after a
few dates, “Costanza.” But here are a few light hearted ones that affected me
over the years. Enjoy.
1946 Ford Ad, “there’s a Ford in your future.” President Ford, 1974.
McDonald’s “you deserve a break today.” Have it your way, eat somewhere
else.
“Kawasaki let the good times roll.” Until you meet the nicest person on a
Honda.
“You meet the nicest people on a Honda.” Until you get rolled by a
Kawasaki.
“Stay thirsty my friends.” You’ve been warned, don’t drink the water in
Mexico.
“Can you hear me now?” Yes, please shut up and don’t talk on your cell in
public.
Lexus “the relentless pursuit of perfection.” Someday we’ll get all the
bugs out, but for now....
“It’s finger lickin’ good.” Never knew a chicken had fingers until
now.
Disneyland’s “the happiest place on earth.” Until you get the bill next
month.
“When you care enough to send the very best.” But are too lazy to write a
letter.
“A diamond is forever.” So are the payments.
“What’s in your wallet?” Google already knows.
“Every kiss begins with Kay.” But Virginia is for lovers.
“Melts in your mouth, not in your hand.” Also in your pants pocket.
“Our fish slept in the sea last night.” So did Luca Brasi...
“The breakfast of champions.” Bruce, I mean Caitlyn...I mean....
“Just do it.” For your spoiled kids. Open your wallet for another
overpriced pair, while you shop the bargain rack.
“All the news that’s fit to print.” Propaganda found inside. Fake
news.
“Double your pleasure, double your fun..” Won’t go there.
“My dog’s better than your dog.” Ever clean up after a 125 pound American
Bulldog?
“The ultimate driving machine.” Now if the owners could drive....
“We try harder..” But still don’t cut it.
“Look Ma, no cavities.” I’ll leave the tooth under the pillow for the
tooth fairy.
“Bond, James Bond.” Another flick without Connery. To identify the
latest new one.
“Try it, you’ll like it.” No, I don’t like Spam!
“Where the rubber meets the road.” Leaving a mark for the tow truck to
find you.
“Quality is job one.” But which one? low or high?
“Wouldn’t you really rather have a Buick?” Asked by tow truck driver
towing your FIAT to the shop.
“See the USA in your Chevrolet...” No way, I’m riding!
“Dodge, domestic not domesticated.” Owned by FIAT, Drips Oil, Drips Grease
Everywhere.”
Cadillac, “Standard of the world.” Lincoln, what a luxury car should be.
Volvo, “drive safely.” Just not in the fast lane at 55!
UPS, misspelled “OOPS.”
And just so you thought all the good lines were taken, the church jumps
in. A sampling of messages on their signs.
“Do you know what hell is? Come hear our preacher.”
“Tweet others as you want to be tweeted.”
“Now is a good time to visit, our pastor is on vacation.”
“Does it matter which church you stay home from?”
“Moses was a basket case.”
“Jesus is coming. Look busy.”
“What happens in Vegas is forgiven here.”
“Prayer, the only call the government cannot hear.”
“Forgive your enemies, it messes with their head.”
“Walmart is not the only saving place.”
“Don’t criticize your wife’s judgment, look who she married.”
“God prefers kind atheists to mean Christians.”
“Don’t let worries kill you, let the church help.”
“Little Hope Baptist Church.”
“Welcome visitors, thou shalt not park here.”
“Don’t judge someone because they sin differently than you.”
Or like Pastor Rick used to say, “man is tallest on his knees.
But nothing will ever compare with the ad campaign God had with Jesus.
“Come as you are, your sins are forgiven, go and sin no more.” The gospel,
simple so we can get it, free so we can afford it. If only we read our Bible as
much as we remember the ads.....so, wise men still seek him. Christmas begins
with Christ. Welcome semi-annual worshippers. Merry Christmas to you-hope that
doesn’t offend you. Keeping Christ in Christmas will only add the joy you may
be missing. And he only wants your presence, not your presents. Santa needs to
check his list twice, are you ready to settle for that kind of a god?
So..have a happy Christ centered holiday. Everyday.
Love with compassion,
Mike
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