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Originally Posted by AlVal' post='336748' date='Sep 20 2006, 10:05 PM
...Guess once it hits the paper, I'll soon find out what the public really think of it haha
I just hope your law enforcement guys are not reading the newspaper...
Anyways, have some fun, that's surely something that doesn't happen every day.
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Originally Posted by AlVal' post='336748' date='Sep 20 2006, 01:05 PM
Well the saga continues,
I was en route to a client in London, and while stuck in traffic heading down the hill towards Archway roundabout, I noticed the driver behind me hop out of his car and run up beside me. My window was open, and in the brief moment he had while the traffic stood still, he quickly explained he was an editor for The Sun newspaper (major UK national tabloid paper, circulation 3.5 million readership around 10 million), and that if I was interested in having a piece in the paper about the numberplate, to give him a call. He quickly gave me his business card and jumped back to his car before the traffic moved on.
I was quite taken aback, and curiosity finally got the better of me later in the day, and I phoned him back. I emailed him a picture, as he wanted to show the top reporter there, and the reporter rang me back, and I agreed to do a shoot
havent heard more back yet, will keep you folk posted!
Guess once it hits the paper, I'll soon find out what the public really think of it haha
I was en route to a client in London, and while stuck in traffic heading down the hill towards Archway roundabout, I noticed the driver behind me hop out of his car and run up beside me. My window was open, and in the brief moment he had while the traffic stood still, he quickly explained he was an editor for The Sun newspaper (major UK national tabloid paper, circulation 3.5 million readership around 10 million), and that if I was interested in having a piece in the paper about the numberplate, to give him a call. He quickly gave me his business card and jumped back to his car before the traffic moved on.
I was quite taken aback, and curiosity finally got the better of me later in the day, and I phoned him back. I emailed him a picture, as he wanted to show the top reporter there, and the reporter rang me back, and I agreed to do a shoot
havent heard more back yet, will keep you folk posted!
Guess once it hits the paper, I'll soon find out what the public really think of it haha
WOW are you serious? Thats funny. Post a copy of the news paper.
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Originally Posted by AlVal' post='335094' date='Sep 16 2006, 04:19 PM
well this seems to be a divisive issue!!
lets see what the forum members think!
amongst the public I meet, they find the plate overwhelmingly in general a "good laugh" and get a smile out of it. However, the forum has me wondering whether theres really a "silent majority" out there who just think I'm a complete tosser!
so have your say!
I fear the worst, so I'd better give myself a good vote to get the ball rolling
lets see what the forum members think!
amongst the public I meet, they find the plate overwhelmingly in general a "good laugh" and get a smile out of it. However, the forum has me wondering whether theres really a "silent majority" out there who just think I'm a complete tosser!
so have your say!
I fear the worst, so I'd better give myself a good vote to get the ball rolling
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Well, I'm getting too old for that kind of "humor", but why not.
Is the "T" a 3 or what?
Is the "T" a 3 or what?
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I have a suggestion for a different poll which might get at the issue that you raise more definitively. I think the problem with your poll is implied by my feeling about your plate--yes, its a good laugh (and very clever), but I would never put such a plate on my car. Why not do a poll simply asking:
Ignoring legalities, would you put the plate on your car given the opportunity?
Yes
No
Ignoring legalities, would you put the plate on your car given the opportunity?
Yes
No
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Originally Posted by mixterk' post='337051' date='Sep 21 2006, 04:13 PM
Plod is gonna love you!!!
yeah I can see them already, tapping on my window with a rolled up copy of the sun
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My Ride: Nov 2003 530D SE Auto in Mystic Blue with Grey Dakota Leather, Business Nav. Star Spoke 124 18"s, Blootooth Preperation.
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Mods to come: M5 style quad exhaust and M5 rear bumper, Dechroming, black ebay grilles, tints, upgrade to factory amp, by the time I've done these, I'm sure I'll have thought of some more....
Originally Posted by Znod' post='337058' date='Sep 21 2006, 04:28 PM
I have a suggestion for a different poll which might get at the issue that you raise more definitively. I think the problem with your poll is implied by my feeling about your plate--yes, its a good laugh (and very clever), but I would never put such a plate on my car. Why not do a poll simply asking:
Ignoring legalities, would you put the plate on your car given the opportunity?
Yes
No
Ignoring legalities, would you put the plate on your car given the opportunity?
Yes
No
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I'm one who chose the 'dickhead' option. Unfortunately, if I was to see that plate on the road I would have quickly been prejudiced in my thinking that the owner of the car would represent the description on the plate and/or he is an attention whore. Either would have resulted in me categorizing him in being a potential 'asshole' Whether it was done with tongue in cheek or not wouldn't have mattered as that would be my perception at that time.
With regards to the legality, I think if you get away with it then good on ya!
Whether it was done with tongue in cheek or not wouldn't have mattered as that would be my perception at that time.With regards to the legality, I think if you get away with it then good on ya!