This Boston “bomb hoax” was all over the news last night and continues to make Mayor cry like a big baby. Turner, the parent company of Cartoon Network, had put up a bunch of crude circuit board, LED devices that lit up to show the Mooninites from Aqua Teen Hunger Force. They were placed around major cities including NYC and Philadelphia and have been up for two or three weeks, according to Turner.
Unfortunately, people in Boston bug out of the slightest thing that doesn’t resemble a bomb in any way, so the city was shut down for a good period of time yesterday while a bomb squad investigated the devices.
So who’s at fault? Both Boston and Turner. Turner probably should have let law enforcement and city officials know about the advertising campaign and Boston probably should chill with the paranoia. I’ve seen these things around and truth be told, they don’t look like a bomb and after about five seconds, you recognize it’s just some crap from ATHF. However, if you can get your mits on one still, you might be able to make some cash on eBay.
Boston Bomb Scare [CNN]
seriously, though–as dumb as this was, i would still hold responsible Turner and the marketing people who dreamed this one up–when did posting electronic devices on bridges and highways become ok without alerting authorities? and better yet–why is it all of a sudden a “good idea” to post LED images of cartoons giving the bird? in public view? the cartoon airs after 10pm and is directed at adults–so why is this ok to post in the public, where kids can see it by walking by? i think the whole campaign was “off”…and im far from a conservative thinker.
i think that with the state of things the way they are, especially in regards to homeland security, Turner should have alerted law enforcement officials about the signs, given that this cartoon character is not immediately recognizable, like a bugs bunny. however, one would almost suspect that the fact that a cartoon character is flipping people off on what is essentially a “lite-brite” would get more people upset. I also think that going out and arresting the two guys that put these things up is absurd. what this amounts to is a misunderstanding – a mix of poor marketing and a city that is very cautious, rightfully so.
Flipping off? Giving the bird? I though it was holding a dagger. If you want to see a flip-off, you can see it, but this is far from an explicit obscene image.
To Matt .. yes the cartoon airs after 10pm so no children see it…..but the two guys also did put up the Lite-brite after 10 pm…sooooooo, no children’s would see it. :P
Should they be charged…NO…. should their bosses be charged….YES…..
It probably would of been a better idea for them not to stick them to bridges and over passes. But again if you watch the video of when they put them up, youll see that that was only 2 of the places the stuck them on..the rest was nothing important.
Sometimes people dont think of every little thing that could happen… Example you wouldnt think twice of giving the thumbs up to someone… but if your in a arab country… ya better watch out.. or you could be beat up…
Is it the end of the world…no… is it some fake arab terrorist scheme…no..
Is it just some childish fun… YES.
Either way the cartoon sucks… Not the lite brite. that one rocks… but the actual cartoon they make…. dumb dumb dumb.
Ok Boston, no more fun for you! Err.
I use Lego to build bombs! Err.
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and then come in and mop up the dregs?
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