My kid’s high school has an Einstein quote at the top of their website today. Not a bad idea, right? He was a smart guy, educated, sciencey dude. Just the sort of guy you can rely on to get your students excited about learning stuff, right?
The quote: “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
For a school.
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MidAmerican Energy: “Obsessively, relentlessly at your service.”
Who thought “obsessive” was a good thing for a business slogan? It sounds more like stalking than a business strategy. 
Ring, Ring, Ring
Customer: What?! Whadda want? It’s 3am!!
Service Rep: This is MidAmerican Energy. Is your power working?
I mentioned this recently, but the City of Ottawa some time ago attempted to find a motto to emphasize not only the city’s natural beauty but also its booming high-tech industry.
Naturally, they came up with: “Ottawa. Technically beautiful.”
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I mentioned this recently, but the City of Ottawa some time ago attempted to find a motto to emphasize not only the city’s natural beauty but also its booming high-tech industry.
Naturally, they came up with: “Ottawa. Technically beautiful.”
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Did they coin this slogan as the ugly, fast-melting dregs of the snow lay on the ground in late March? Because then, it’s true.
McDonalds Coffee - “Its good … now”
of course that must mean it was total shite before?
The former CourtTV’s slogan is HORRID! TruTV: Not Reality,* Actuality*! :smack: :rolleyes: It makes me bitey.
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McDonalds Coffee - “Its good … now”
of course that must mean it was total shite before?
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At least they’re honest.
McDonald’s still can’t compete with a proper coffeehouse, but I have to admit - they did significantly improve their coffee. I can actually drink it now.
I always liked an old Girl Scouts slogan: “The girl comes first in Girl Scouting.” I always thought that was rather considerate of them. 
Robin
Royal Mail: With us it’s personal.
Seriously - did no one take two seconds to think about it?
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Naturally, they came up with: “Ottawa. Technically beautiful.”
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If you’re serious, that is one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. 
I read about one that got shot down real quickly: the failed ‘sexy’ CNN ad.
The Weather Channel: “We have the best weather on Earth.” And the worst too, you jerks.
For many years, we Oklahomans drove around with auto license plates that said Oklahoma Is OK.
Wow, what an inspiring inducement to come visit our fair state. It’s OK. It’s not good, it’s not great, but it’s OK. Meh. Whatever. If you say so.
I swear that I head a comedian once wondering what the “Oklahoma is OK” slogan beat out: “Oklahoma…beats a poke in the eye with a sharp stick”? ;D
Not a motto, but the intermediate class in Scouting between Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Webelos. ‘We blows’? For a bunch of ten-year-old boys?
During Rush Week, one of the fraternities put up signs reading: “Life is a race. Finish first.”
I suggest that this slogan was not well thought out.
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Not a motto, but the intermediate class in Scouting between Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. Webelos. ‘We blows’? For a bunch of ten-year-old boys?
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Yeah, they should really wait until they make Eagle Scout before they start in on that merit badge.
Of course, as everyone should know, webelos are an extinct subspecies of bison that once roamed the prairie of North America in the millions. “Webelo” is actually a Plains Indian term meaning “it staggers but does not fall down,” in reference to the beast’s legendary stamina. Alas, the mighty herds of webelos were no match for the Winchester rifle and introduced cattle diseases, although there has been some attempt to recreate the species through careful breeding of hybrid “webeefalos.”
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Of course, as everyone should know, webelos are an extinct subspecies of bison that once roamed the prairie of North America in the millions. “Webelo” is actually a Plains Indian term meaning “it staggers but does not fall down,” in reference to the beast’s legendary stamina. Alas, the mighty herds of webelos were no match for the Winchester rifle and introduced cattle diseases, although there has been some attempt to recreate the species through careful breeding of hybrid “webeefalos.”
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Do you have a cite for that? According to Wiki:
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Do you have a cite for that? According to Wiki:
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Oh, so you’re going to accept the word of Wikipedia over my outrageous lies?
Fine. Next Jamboree, you can just gratify yourself.
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I always liked an old Girl Scouts slogan: “The girl comes first in Girl Scouting.” I always thought that was rather considerate of them. 
Robin
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Wouldn’t she come after the scouting has been done?
“Madrid con M” was a very short-lived slogan. Literally it’s “Madrid starts with an M,” which is just duh; euphemistically, and since “m” is an euphemism for “mierda” (shit)… the joke wrote itself.
Was it United that had the motto “We’ll get you there?” Sort of minimalist.
On the other hand I came across a box (of something) the other day with the slogan “Made Very Well in Singapore.” I like that one.
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On the other hand I came across a box (of something) the other day with the slogan “Made Very Well in Singapore.” I like that one.
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Feh. They stole it from Taiwan.
Elsewhere: it wasn’t exactly funny on its face, but the Texas DoT once considered putting “Friendship” as a slogan on its license plates. Texans were highly annoyed, as they felt it made us look like sissies.