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An easy win

submitted by Temp20210918c to whatever 3.3 yearsMar 6, 2022 17:22:32 ago (+5/-0)     (whatever)

Moments ago, I pulled into a local gas station. Once I was close enough to the store-front, I noticed a big sign that said, "COVID TESTS ARE BACK". After some quick thinking, I decided to go in and let the guy know that the sign is going to cost him some business.

"Just to let you know: I came to buy some gas but saw your sign about covid tests and promoting the panic so now I'm going to go somewhere else."

At first he was confused, "whaddya mean?"

"People need to start calming down."

He started taking offense, "It's not a panic. People need tests and I'm letting them know they're available."

"It's a panic, though. So you're going to sell more test kits but less gas today." And I walked out. As an afterthought, I should've added, "You might want to think about which is the better long term business model."


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[ - ] dulcima 6 points 3.3 yearsMar 6, 2022 17:25:14 ago (+6/-0)

You should have told him covid tests are out, Ukraine flags are in, get with the times!

[ - ] Steelerfish 4 points 3.3 yearsMar 6, 2022 17:27:49 ago (+4/-0)

The act of one buying a COVID test kit- nonetheless at a fucking gas station- means one has already failed the test. Dramatically.

[ - ] dulcima 2 points 3.3 yearsMar 6, 2022 17:45:21 ago (+2/-0)

I have to confess down here in Australia we are juggling both Great Causes at the moment. Places can advertise "covid tests sold here" and "free Ukraine" at the same time.

They should package the covid tests in blue and yellow boxes for distribution in Australia, it would save a lot of hassle.

[ - ] 1Icemonkey -1 points 3.3 yearsMar 6, 2022 19:03:45 ago (+0/-1)

Too bad you guys gave up your guns in the nineties. This shit wouldn’t be happening otherwise and you know it. Poor feller.

[ - ] Temp20210918c [op] 2 points 3.3 yearsMar 6, 2022 17:48:59 ago (+2/-0)

I didn't mind so much that he was selling them. I think if most businesses knew there was a social cost to advertising covid paraphernalia, though, it would go a long way towards helping people move on. Otherwise, normies will see the sign and think, "Oh yeah--I forgot I need tests for {upcoming event}. I'd better get some." And then the kit box is in their home constantly reminding them. All the while, the ads are also reinforcing the idea that the paraphernalia is somehow important and, gosh, everyone must be buying these if they were sold out and the ad is so big. There's so much social proof. Clearly my hysteria is justified.

[ - ] Broc_Liath 1 point 3.3 yearsMar 6, 2022 21:26:13 ago (+1/-0)

Yeah, seconded. So long as businesses aren't going out of their way for kung-flu shit I don't mind. The places with big signs about health threats and cosmetic masks can fuck off.

[ - ] Broc_Liath 1 point 3.3 yearsMar 6, 2022 21:25:05 ago (+1/-0)

Eh... I've bought wuflu tests before: Work required me to. Also I wouldn't have minded the two week isolation.

[ - ] 1Icemonkey 0 points 3.3 yearsMar 6, 2022 19:02:45 ago (+1/-1)

Right? Because after all, it’s not a pandemic, it’s a IQ test.

[ - ] xmasskull 1 point 3.3 yearsMar 6, 2022 17:34:05 ago (+1/-0)

covidhoax was "last"week's hyperbole,we've moved on to u-crane's ultimate demise;good fucking riddance.

[ - ] 1Icemonkey 2 points 3.3 yearsMar 6, 2022 19:02:05 ago (+2/-0)

FYI, at a mini mart with sodas, beer and snacks, the gas is a loss leader. They literally make their money in the candy isle. But I hear ya, I would have done the same. I passed a Japanese restaurant that the wife and I would have dropped a $100 bill at for lunch due to therE “must show I’d and proof of vax” sign, and went into the Chinese place right next door.