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2009-04-01 -Short Attention Span Theater-

Car and Driver Magazine April Fools Joke About Causes Civil War

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Posted by Anonymoose 2009-04-01 14:02|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 Could've said he's outlawed left turns. Or propane to heat doublewides...

Posted by tu3031 2009-04-01 14:18|| 2009-04-01 14:18|| Front Page Top

#2 They've apparently pulled the article. I'm not surprised. About the only comparison to this I've been able to imagine would be if Obama declared display or possession of Confederate battle flags a federal crime.

I just wonder what is going to happen to C&Ds magazine sales next month.

Posted by Anonymoose 2009-04-01 16:29|| 2009-04-01 16:29|| Front Page Top

#3 The biggest problem is that with the news in the last week it is very believable. Therein lies the problem.

Posted by tipover 2009-04-01 16:52|| 2009-04-01 16:52|| Front Page Top

#4 Which is what makes it a good prank.

Posted by tu3031 2009-04-01 17:01|| 2009-04-01 17:01|| Front Page Top

#5 I would rather these "jokes" not be publicized. It is difficult enough to keep up with Barry and his 'new idea a minute' gang as it is. No need giving them new crazy, whacko material.

Posted by Besoeker 2009-04-01 18:40|| 2009-04-01 18:40|| Front Page Top

#6 "No need giving them new crazy, whacko material."

True, B - they can come up with enough new crazy, whacko material on their own....

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2009-04-01 20:09|| 2009-04-01 20:09|| Front Page Top

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