I have always mocked my parents', and now my, insurance company USAA. Back in middle school they started sending we Brammer kids a magazine full of complete and utter fluff. The articles were meaningless looks into teenager finance, like buying that new cool car or saving up for the movies, laced with pro-military propaganda that is to be expected from an Armed Services only insurance group (USAA=United Services Automobile Association).
Well, as I said, I am now a member, solely because their price is unbeatable. 41-0 in playoff situations. Unfortunately, my membership now grants me the "pleasure" of receiving their adult magazine. No not that kind of adult magazine you pervert! Though I think the baby in this diaper ad might be a girl...
Anyway, I turned about two pages in USAA magazine before I was violently reminded how much I hate whoever conceived of these trash recepticles in "literary" form. The article that blindsided me with its filth was entitled "USAA backs nation's troops." Why did this so upset me? Not because I'm anti-military. Rather, because I'm pro-reason. Why the f does an armed services insurance magazine have to tout that they support the troops? To jump on the "Support our troops" bandwagon that is all colour and no content?
Hey look at our yellow ribbon. We support the troops. So keep giving us money so that we can not help you with your car situations.
Sorry USAA. My mom gave me the only real useful infomation I used in dealing with my totalled car this year. My USAA agent basically answered my phone calls, told me that what my mom said was right, and then told me to sue the other people. Well thanks. I'm glad I'm paying you 70 bucks or whatever a month.
At least you're supporting the troops. Anyone can back that empty statement.
The easiest jar to fill is the one with nothing in it.
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Wouldn't that make it harder, since there's more jar to fill?
I don't get it.
What I was meaning was that a slogan with no real content is the easiest to get behind, because anyone can just jump onto its bandwagon (or into its metaphorical jar) without really thinking. The same goes for Just Do It. Cuz everyone likes to do it.
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