# WTF? I don't believe the PSA I just saw! **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [January 12, 2009, 3:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868 "2009-01-12T03:15:34Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 9:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/41 "2009-01-12T09:30:12Z")
The point is that either special rules are applied to Rand Rover or else none of us can imply anything about another person’s geographical location in the Pit. If it is the latter case, then we all need to know about it. It isn’t just about Rand Rover or QED. Nevertheless, QED wants to make fodder out of it. “I can skirt hate speech but you can’t, nyah nyah!” Is that really what you want, Kaylasdad? ---
**Author:** ![Sapo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ec9cab/32.png) [@Sapo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sapo)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 9:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/42 "2009-01-12T09:49:58Z")
> [@Q.E.D](#): > > Texan is an ethnicity? What are you, retarded? I think the appropriate word is Retardian for people of that ethnicity. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/43 "2009-01-12T10:01:26Z")
> [@](#): > > **LouisB** : Texas doesn’t come any where near the French. Merci beaucoup! ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 11:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/44 "2009-01-12T11:18:59Z")
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**Author:** ![Martiju](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e8c25b/32.png) [@Martiju](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Martiju)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 11:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/45 "2009-01-12T11:20:50Z")
> [@Liberal](#): > > The point is that either special rules are applied to Rand Rover or else none of us can imply anything about another person’s geographical location in the Pit. If it is the latter case, then we all need to know about it. It isn’t just about Rand Rover or QED. > > Nevertheless, QED wants to make fodder out of it. “I can skirt hate speech but you can’t, nyah nyah!” Is that really what you want, Kaylasdad? Good job I reported post 33 then - changing quotes is not allowed. j/k, obviously. A bit like \*\*QED \*\*and not at all like **Rand’s** comment which got the lightest tap on the hand you’ll ever see. ---
**Author:** ![Baldwin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/baldwin/32/7264_2.png) [@Baldwin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baldwin)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 12:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/46 "2009-01-12T12:01:41Z")
> [@Liberal](#): > > Rand Rover is right. That was a lame hand-slap by Ed to start with. And if French is an ethnicity, then so is Texan. No, it isn’t, as previously explained. You’re being disingenuous. Rand Rover is being a retard. And a pussy. Retard/pussy is a dangerous combination, especially if Texas is in the mix. (Consider the past eight years.) I’m wondering if the PSAs actually exist. Consider the OP. **Clothahump** , do you have a link to something that would show us what you’re talking about? ---
**Author:** ![MovingTarget](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/edb3f5/32.png) [@MovingTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovingTarget)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 12:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/47 "2009-01-12T12:13:50Z")
Originally posted by **Baldwin** > [@](#): > > No, it isn’t, as previously explained. You’re being disingenuous. Rand Rover is being a retard. And a pussy. Retard/pussy is a dangerous combination, especially if Texas is in the mix. (Consider the past eight years.) Thank you soooo much for that. Was not looking forward to today, but you started me off with a good hearty laugh, and I appreciate it deeply. And as far as the OP, although it is a good idea to have a disaster plan for something like this, the PSA is pretty damn dumb. reminds me of the old ones with the egg and frying pan, and your brain. All of the druggie friends that I have ever had, thought that PSA was hilarious. It had more of an opposite effect that the current Mac vs. PC commercials. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 12:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/48 "2009-01-12T12:28:46Z")
Hijack ignored. How exactly do you plan for a terrorist plan attack with your kids? ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/49 "2009-01-12T12:41:32Z")
> [@Baldwin](#): > > No, it isn’t, as previously explained. You’re being disingenuous. Rand Rover is being a retard. And a pussy. Retard/pussy is a dangerous combination, especially if Texas is in the mix. (Consider the past eight years.) You do realize you’re from Georgia, don’t you? ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 1:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/50 "2009-01-12T13:22:37Z")
> [@MovingTarget](#): > > It had more of an opposite effect that the current Mac vs. PC commercials. That’s a really confusing example, considering that those commercials are considered successful. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Tao\_s\_Revenge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/73ab20/32.png) [@The\_Tao\_s\_Revenge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Tao_s_Revenge)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 1:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/51 "2009-01-12T13:36:42Z")
> [@BlankSlate](#): > > That’s a really confusing example, considering that those commercials are considered successful. They made me hate Macs even more. I just want to punch “Mac” in the throat so much. ---
**Author:** ![billfish678](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7bcc69/32.png) [@billfish678](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/billfish678)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 1:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/52 "2009-01-12T13:41:05Z")
> [@Koxinga](#): > > I always see the Homeland Security banner ad advising to “Be Prepared” with a plan for one’s pets. I am. Have a smoker, lots of charcoal, wood chips, and BBQ sauce 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![BlankSlate](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blankslate/32/80_2.png) [@BlankSlate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BlankSlate)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 1:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/53 "2009-01-12T13:48:12Z")
> [@The\_Tao\_s\_Revenge](#): > > They made me hate Macs even more. I just want to punch “Mac” in the throat so much. That’s because you’re a funny looking guy in a bad suit. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Acid\_Lamp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/d6d6ee/32.png) [@Acid\_Lamp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Acid_Lamp)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/54 "2009-01-12T13:51:23Z")
> [@billfish678](#): > > I am. Have a smoker, lots of charcoal, wood chips, and BBQ sauce 🙂 I admire your level of evil. ---
**Author:** ![Fiveroptic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiveroptic/32/8257_2.png) [@Fiveroptic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveroptic)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/55 "2009-01-12T14:29:52Z")
> [@BlankSlate](#): > > Is this some kind of joke? No. That’s Sandy Duncan getting pissed off as she tries to look through a GAF Viewmaster (with apologies to the best years of SNL.) P.S. Michigan sucks. Do I get to be reported now? ---
**Author:** ![Elenfair](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cc9497/32.png) [@Elenfair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elenfair)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 2:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/56 "2009-01-12T14:38:49Z")
Well… it’s way up there with the “schedule a prostate exam for your husband for Christmas/Hanukkah” CBS was airing this holiday season… ---
**Author:** ![NurseCarmen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/5daacb/32.png) [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 2:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/57 "2009-01-12T14:43:33Z")
> [@Fiveroptic](#): > > P.S. Michigan sucks. Do I get to be reported now? Only if you are from Au Gres, MI or some other French sounding location. Is there an Alamo, MI? oh my, there really _is_ an Alamo, MI ---
**Author:** ![Fiveroptic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fiveroptic/32/8257_2.png) [@Fiveroptic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fiveroptic)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/58 "2009-01-12T14:52:27Z")
> [@NurseCarmen](#): > > Only if you are from Au Gres, MI or some other French sounding location. Is there an Alamo, MI? > > oh my, there really _is_ an Alamo, MI There’s a [Hell, MI](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell,_Michigan) as well, often confused with Detroit or Clarkston, but it’s its own place. I suppose if Texas is its own race, then the denizens of Hell, Michigan would be even more likely to do something in retaliation to an amusing but slightly offensive remark. Personally, I’d rather wait until I die to cash in my ticket to Hell (I’ve got box seat tickets) so I’m not saying a word about my fellow mid-state Michiganders. ---
**Author:** ![Q.E.D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/51bf81/32.png) [@Q.E.D](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Q.E.D)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/59 "2009-01-12T14:53:36Z")
> [@Liberal](#): > > Nevertheless, QED wants to make fodder out of it. “I can skirt hate speech but you can’t, nyah nyah!” Hate speech? You can’t possibly be serious. It was a joke about the stupidity of Texans\*; last time I checked “stupid” wasn’t a protected class. \*NB: Also meant in jest. If you can read this, this joke does not apply to you. There are plenty of smart Texans. Disclaimer void in Kentucky. No refunds. ---
**Author:** ![Terrifel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c68b51/32.png) [@Terrifel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Terrifel)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2009, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/wtf-i-dont-believe-the-psa-i-just-saw/480868/60 "2009-01-12T15:14:39Z")
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