Get High, Eat Burritos, Stop Wasting My Money Eick November 10, 2008 Politics 8 Comments The Office of National Drug Control Policy has a new ad campaign intended to “promote” jobs that a pot-head could actually do, like couch guard or burrito taster. The ad concludes with the line, “Hey, not trying to be your mom, but there aren’t many jobs out there for potheads.” Adrants likes the design of the ads, and I agree they are interesting from a design standpoint. However, the Marijuana Policy Project is calling it the “lamest anti-marijuana campaign yet.” My thoughts? We have a hell of a lot of serious problems to fix in this country. It’s embarassing that my country’s priorities still include wasting money on crap like this instead of using tax dollars to solve real problems. The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Eick Latest posts by Eick (see all) Fast Food Bracket Round 1: Jack in the Box vs. Five Guys, KFC vs. Checkers - March 3, 2016 BK’s “Polygameat” Campaign Shockingly Similar to Wendy’s “Meatatarian” Campaign - September 16, 2014 Surge Wins Discontinued Foods Bracket! - April 12, 2013 8 Responses Cary November 10th, 2008 Considering more than half of our population indulges in the weed, I’m not really sure what this ad really means. Half of our workforce has admitted to smoking weed. So, I’d say that there are A LOT of jobs for potheads. I’d agree with the campaign if it said something to the affect of, “Weed will not help you get a job,” which is at least grounded in some kind of reality. Meanwhile, cocaine and meth are becoming a bigger and more dangerous problem by the second. This ad is terrifying in its ignorance of basic facts. Reply ThiNg November 10th, 2008 Uh they seem to forget all of the dumb asses who drink all day and can’t hold down a job either. Where are the ads bashing drinkers? What about smokers? How many jobs don’t hire people who smoke? How much productivity is lost to people who take ‘5 minute’ breaks 40 times a day? We need to start worrying about the drugs that cause real problems, drinking should be higher on the list than pot. Next time I meet a guy who likes to get drunk and beats his wife and kids I’ll be sure to offer him a job over the pot smoker… Reply Youppi November 11th, 2008 Wait, where did you find this ad? This sounds like something I could do!!! Reply Jon November 11th, 2008 Just once I’d like to see an ad that shows a regular guy painting a beautiful painting in a smoke filled room. with the caption saying “it certainly helps”. Reply barred owl November 12th, 2008 this is the worst campaign they’ve done yet. i cannot believe how much money we waste on this shit! Reply yoyo November 24th, 2008 this is a really good website! so funny and a good example of Americans obsession with food. Now i love food but i am about eating healthy and making it fun. this shit u are showing is pretty gross but funny! thanx! Reply Leave a ReplyYour email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Notify me of new posts by email. Current ye@r * Leave this field empty
Cary November 10th, 2008 Considering more than half of our population indulges in the weed, I’m not really sure what this ad really means. Half of our workforce has admitted to smoking weed. So, I’d say that there are A LOT of jobs for potheads. I’d agree with the campaign if it said something to the affect of, “Weed will not help you get a job,” which is at least grounded in some kind of reality. Meanwhile, cocaine and meth are becoming a bigger and more dangerous problem by the second. This ad is terrifying in its ignorance of basic facts. Reply
ThiNg November 10th, 2008 Uh they seem to forget all of the dumb asses who drink all day and can’t hold down a job either. Where are the ads bashing drinkers? What about smokers? How many jobs don’t hire people who smoke? How much productivity is lost to people who take ‘5 minute’ breaks 40 times a day? We need to start worrying about the drugs that cause real problems, drinking should be higher on the list than pot. Next time I meet a guy who likes to get drunk and beats his wife and kids I’ll be sure to offer him a job over the pot smoker… Reply
Youppi November 11th, 2008 Wait, where did you find this ad? This sounds like something I could do!!! Reply
Jon November 11th, 2008 Just once I’d like to see an ad that shows a regular guy painting a beautiful painting in a smoke filled room. with the caption saying “it certainly helps”. Reply
barred owl November 12th, 2008 this is the worst campaign they’ve done yet. i cannot believe how much money we waste on this shit! Reply
yoyo November 24th, 2008 this is a really good website! so funny and a good example of Americans obsession with food. Now i love food but i am about eating healthy and making it fun. this shit u are showing is pretty gross but funny! thanx! Reply
