Why is the Gas Pump Talking to Me?!!

I'd be ok with it if it told people the left lane is for passing only, don't finger fuck your phone while driving, use yer fuggin turn signals......etc.

 

What’s that got to do with ads being universally reviled and people buying the products being advertised all the same?

Remember the promise of satellite radio? All the content, none of the ads?

How’s that working out?

 

No. Turn signals are useless. They only get used AFTER the asshole smashes on the brakes.

Oh look at me Im a good driver because I use my turn signal (AFTER being asspacked by 3 cars...)

 

Gas pumps are probably all about ads, but some screens (elevators) are often to get you to look up and smile for the camera.

 

More

 

Like Frito's TV in Idiocracy the documentary (not by Mikey Moore)

 

I’m with you on this Dave. The turn signal is meant to convey intent, not achievement. Moron. Grrrrrr….

 

next time don't forget the picture

 

Remember Max Headroom? Those aren't ads.

Also 2XIDB

 

no shit

 

You'd do Max Headroom 2XIDB?

 

Cable TV was sold the same way in the early days.

 

I've reached the age where I just leave one turn signal on all the time.

 

Shit...look at the Superbowl. At one time it had implications that the game was of importance.
Nah...everyone here knows somebody who looks forward to watching the commercials and has zero interest football.

 

I have zero interest in either.

NOW! - who invented the video pump? I’ve got some purchasing to do …

 

Shut up


Speaking of shutting up what happened to Metalhead?

 

I use my turn signals all the time. About half the time, it's taken as an invitation to cut me off. I usually remind them I wasn't asking their permission.

 

Has anyone watched a StuporBowel ad and said “I just gotta have me Product X now!”?

 

It is just an AI that recognizes that you have needs which it is trying to fulfil. It knows that you are a curmudgeon with extremely limited social skills and therefore, also limited friends, so it is trying to be your friend. Try talking nicely to the pump and see how nice and friendly she will be to you. As a benevolent AI, she will tailor her responses to your needs and provide you with scintillating conversation and updated items of interest for you. Embrace the future.

 

I liked it better when they pumped your gas, cleaned your windshield, and checked your oil.
And gave you change from a five-dollar bill.