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arwalden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 01:47 PM Original message |
If I See A Fish Symbol In A Yellow-Pages Ad... |
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ret5hd (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 01:50 PM Response to Original message |
1. i can safely assume they do not want my business... |
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goodboy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:37 PM Response to Reply #1 |
21. LMAO! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...I feel the same way. (nt) |
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NoPasaran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:48 PM Response to Reply #21 |
33. That's three of us n/t |
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mcar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:20 PM Response to Reply #1 |
44. Ditto |
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leesa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 06:08 PM Response to Reply #1 |
54. I would also recommend that you call them to say so. |
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A HERETIC I AM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
2. They want you to THINK they are more trustworthy |
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Hobarticus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 01:57 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. All the fish in the world can't cover the stink of rotten people... |
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JNelson6563 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-23-05 07:09 AM Response to Reply #2 |
65. "Maybe more"? No, definitely more. |
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LynneSin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
3. Same thing happened to the eggs I use to buy |
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SeveneightyWhoa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:04 PM Response to Reply #3 |
9. Hahaha, patriotic chickens. |
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tomreedtoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
4. The fish symbol says "Hello, sucker!" |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 01:55 PM Response to Original message |
5. When I see them, it tells me NOT to do business with them. |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:44 PM Response to Reply #5 |
22. hello!! |
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AllegroRondo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
7. If they have to go out of their way to tell me how Christian they are, |
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Mad_Dem_X (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:12 PM Response to Reply #7 |
13. Bingo! True Christians do not |
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leftchick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:27 PM Response to Reply #7 |
26. sounds like ** ! |
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tmooses (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:02 PM Response to Original message |
8. I react to the the "fish" the same as if it was a picture of |
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CO Liberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
10. You Can Expect to Pay More For Inferior Goods or Services |
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TK421 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
11. I would assume that they're seafood fans |
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RaleighNCDUer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:08 PM Response to Original message |
12. I think it is very considerate of them to post a warning label. nt |
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arwalden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:19 PM Response to Reply #12 |
14. Oh Dear... |
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Tracyjo (426 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-23-05 03:53 AM Response to Reply #12 |
63. Good one n/t |
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prairierose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
15. I know that they are a business I do NOT want... |
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musette_sf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:27 PM Response to Original message |
16. Ya know, I always avoid these places as a rule |
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ironflange (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:31 PM Response to Original message |
17. something fishy |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
18. Unless it's a fish market... |
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thinkingwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:32 PM Response to Reply #18 |
46. are you sure? |
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Bluebear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
19. They better be selling salmon |
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elehhhhna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 02:35 PM Response to Original message |
20. Texas Slogan: "If they have Jesus on the front door, |
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Piperay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:02 PM Response to Original message |
23. Watch my pocket is what |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:16 PM Response to Original message |
24. Actually, there might be a more innocent reason...along with |
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noonwitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:36 PM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Exactly. |
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minerva50 (229 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:42 PM Response to Reply #24 |
28. Yeah, but they ought to know they alienate potential customers |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:52 PM Response to Reply #28 |
35. why does it tell you that? |
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minerva50 (229 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:58 PM Response to Reply #35 |
36. They are in business to serve the public, why is it necessary |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 05:46 PM Response to Reply #36 |
53. well, that's a little different than what you first said. |
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minerva50 (229 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 07:42 PM Response to Reply #53 |
57. "Don't care" was meant to be "for my business" |
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Lerkfish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Apr-24-05 10:01 AM Response to Reply #36 |
69. Why is it necessary for a car dealer to ride a pig? |
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RevCheesehead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-23-05 07:43 AM Response to Reply #24 |
66. Thank you. |
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Jacobin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:18 PM Response to Original message |
25. I avoid them like the plague |
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smirkymonkey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 07:47 PM Response to Reply #25 |
58. So do I, but if there is a "666" sign in the window, consider me |
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hippiegranny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
29. what it says to me: |
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The Great Escape (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
30. Kind Of Like The "American Owned" You See On Signage For Some Motels... |
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Fescue4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:45 PM Response to Original message |
31. It just tells you that they are a Christian ran business |
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arwalden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:47 PM Response to Reply #31 |
32. Heh-heh. Why Do You Assume I'm "Agonizing" Over Anything? |
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Fescue4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:51 PM Response to Reply #32 |
34. Well you did take the time to create this thread |
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arwalden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:11 PM Response to Reply #34 |
40. Wanting To Understand Someone's Rationale... |
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Fescue4u (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 06:37 PM Response to Reply #40 |
55. No problem. |
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saltpoint (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 03:59 PM Response to Original message |
37. When I see that symbol I immediately pass it up and -- |
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amazona (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:01 PM Response to Original message |
38. expect bad or dishonest service in my experience |
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yankeedem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:02 PM Response to Original message |
39. It may be a good time to read the Bess Eaton story |
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Lars39 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:16 PM Response to Original message |
41. The fish isn't just to 'reassure' everyone that a christian runs the biz, |
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Cash (146 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:19 PM Response to Original message |
42. What type of business is it? |
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Walt Starr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:20 PM Response to Original message |
43. When I see a fish symbol in a Yellow Pages ad |
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geniph (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:27 PM Response to Original message |
45. My assumption |
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MountainLaurel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 08:11 PM Response to Reply #45 |
59. Absolutely geni |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:37 PM Response to Original message |
47. I hold my wallet and walk away |
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nothingshocksmeanymore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:46 PM Response to Original message |
48. It's code for.."my marketing instincts are inferior so I'll dupe Christian |
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mopaul (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 04:51 PM Response to Original message |
49. just today this happened to me |
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stanwyck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 05:01 PM Response to Original message |
50. dealbreaker for me, As is |
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readmoreoften (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 05:06 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. No way. I see a fish icon and I'm gone. I know what that means. |
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stanwyck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 05:13 PM Response to Reply #51 |
52. Is that why |
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nothingshocksmeanymore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-23-05 01:37 AM Response to Reply #52 |
60. yep...ode to flowbee |
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arwalden (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-23-05 08:02 AM Response to Reply #52 |
67. Oh You Guys.... Too Funny! |
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dsc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Apr-22-05 06:39 PM Response to Original message |
56. are you more likely to buy from a gay owned company? |
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NuttyFluffers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-23-05 02:52 AM Response to Original message |
61. well, unless they are a fishmonger, i'd start to worry about hygiene |
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leftofthedial (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-23-05 02:54 AM Response to Original message |
62. don't go there |
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Pepperbelly (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-23-05 05:52 AM Response to Original message |
64. If someone tells me his is a Christian business ... |
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Bo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-23-05 08:08 AM Original message |
Atlanta has the "Gay Yellow Pages" |
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Bo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Apr-23-05 08:08 AM Response to Original message |
68. Atlanta has the "Gay Yellow Pages" |
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