Interstate Batteries and God's Love

[Garnet]

What do you think about this?

http://www.interstatebatteries.com/godslove/

I think that I am not buying any more Interstate Batteries.

[Rathpig]

My only impression is that "God" must be a doofus if it takes this retarded cartoon from a redneck battery company to change the world. God fucked it up in the first place, I wonder why people want to mess with the Will of the Creator?

[MrFungus420]

I'm sure that nobody at Interstae will care, but I just sent them a letter notifying them that, because of that commercial, I will never buy any of their products again.

[Garnet]

Both my huband and I sent e-mails. I'm sure it will have all the affect of farting in a whirlwind, but it's a little bit better than remaining silent.

The sad thing is, I've been buying Interstate batteries exclusively for years. But they still won't care.

[MrFungus420]

My email got bumped back as undeliverable.

[leccy]

You should send them an acid email informing them that you view their attempts to lead you in this way very negatively indeed. If you get the email bounced it shouldn't be too difficult to find their number and give them a ring on your cell. I'm positive that I wouldn't be buying any of their batteries in the future after seeing that advertisement. If you could jump-start a big enough reaction such that enough people send them that message, the bad news might accumulate sufficiently to be terminal for the company.

[Garnet]

No way that it will be terminal for this company. Interstate batteries is a huge sponsor for NASCAR. A lot of NASCAR fans will find this hooey appealing.

[leccy]

I wouldn't give a plugged nickel for their chances to be honest. Surely there must be some form of current legislation about this sort of thing, so that they could be charged?

[Katjo]

I'm based in the UK and I'm stunned that anyone could think that this is a good idea - did they consult with their advertising agency? Did they do any studies on the effect that this might have? Is Interstate Batteries a company based in a highly religious area, so that they have a skewed view of what might go down well?

Apart from the fact that the whole thing is vomit-inducingly mawkish and sentimental - did it not occur to them that not everyone watching the commercial will be christian? How will that go down with any other religious faith, not just non-theists? Is it that they have a large enough clientele that they don't need to worry about what some of them think?
K

[Garnet]

I wouldn't give a plugged nickel for their chances to be honest. Surely there must be some form of current legislation about this sort of thing, so that they could be charged?

Charged with what? They are a private company and as long as they meet the FCC regs, they can advertise however and whatever they want.

Here in the US, it might cause a little dip in their stock or it might raise it. I don't think people realize how successful the religious right has been with their propaganda tactics and campaigning.

[Garnet]

I'm based in the UK and I'm stunned that anyone could think that this is a good idea - did they consult with their advertising agency? Did they do any studies on the effect that this might have? Is Interstate Batteries a company based in a highly religious area, so that they have a skewed view of what might go down well?

Apart from the fact that the whole thing is vomit-inducingly mawkish and sentimental - did it not occur to them that not everyone watching the commercial will be christian? How will that go down with any other religious faith, not just non-theists? Is it that they have a large enough clientele that they don't need to worry about what some of them think?
K

Interstate Batteries is a profitable company with a large and loyal consumer base. In the US, it's a pretty fair bet that an appeal to emotion, particularly Christian emotions will go over well in most of the country.

I hope I'm wrong.

[leccy]

I wouldn't give a plugged nickel for their chances to be honest. Surely there must be some form of current legislation about this sort of thing, so that they could be charged?

Charged with what?

About five amps?:p

Read my posts again Garnet - just joshing with ya:wave:

[Garnet]

I wouldn't give a plugged nickel for their chances to be honest. Surely there must be some form of current legislation about this sort of thing, so that they could be charged?

Charged with what?

About five amps?:p

Read my posts again Garnet - just joshing with ya:wave:

I seriously need a humor adjustment. Seriously. :D

Sorry about that, leccy.

[The 800# Gorilla]

Is Interstate Batteries a company based in a highly religious area, so that they have a skewed view of what might go down well?Interstate Batteries Corporate Headquarters
12770 Merit Drive
Suite 400
Dallas, TX 75251

You could say skewed. ;)

[crazyfingers]

Dallas, TX



I should have known.

[buzz]

What do you think about this?

http://www.interstatebatteries.com/godslove/

I think that I am not buying any more Interstate Batteries.

Have heard Norm speak. He is a believer and isn't hesitant to say so.

[buzz]

Chick-Fil-A is also run by Christians. They close on Sundays to give their employees opportunity to attend church.

[Coleslaw]

Chick-Fil-A is also run by Christians. They close on Sundays to give their employees opportunity to attend church.

That's not the only reason. From their faq
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/?#faqs
Our founder, Truett Cathy, made the decision to close on Sunday in 1946 when he opened his first restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia. He has often shared that his decision was as much practical as spiritual. He believes that all franchised Chick-Fil-ATM operators and restaurant employees should have an opportunity to rest, spend time with family and friends, and worship if they choose to do so. That's why all Chick-Fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays.

Attending church is listed third, and is obviously not considered to be a given. I don't suppose any employee, no matter what their faith or lack thereof, objects to resting and spending time with family and friends.

[Garnet]

From personal experience, I can tell you that most state offices of Arizona, Alabama, Florida and Michigan shut down on Saturday and Sunday.

Chances are, particularly in Alabama and Florida, that those states are also run by Christians.

I guess that's supposed to mean something?

[Lanakila]

State offices are closed on Sat and Sun in MT and chances are it will be a unbeliever or deist you'd meet that works there.

[crazyfingers]

State offices are closed Saturday and Sunday in Japan. Some people go to work on Saturday but not on Sunday.

[Garnet]

Come to think of it, the corporate offices of the last company I worked for, and my current company, are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

What gives? Is it some vast Christian conspiracy to get us all to go to church on Sundays? Huh????

I mean, I don't know if the CEO of the company I work for now is a Christian or not. But with the offices being closed on Sunday, I'm getting very suspicious.