Growing up, our household had a strict “no bumper sticker” policy. We were threatened with bodily harm should we ever put an unnecessary sticker on the car. My dad didn’t want to scrape them off, and I learned early on that bumper stickers were a nuisance.
I understand the need to show “flair.” Some people want to personalize their cars, too. But, putting a hard-to-remove item on the paint job seems like a hassle.
Some people believe having a bumper sticker on their car has lead to vandalism from someone who didn’t share the same views. Who wants their car to be keyed, or worse, just for showing your opinions?
We’re all free to decorate our cars any way we please, of course. I just think there might be a better way to do it than a rectangle sticker on your bumper. Dashboard toy, anyone?
Photo courtesy of Flickr: Phillie Casablanca
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Our household had the same policy. I get to get a special exemption to paste on a sticker supporting my own high school! Certainly, no one’s mind has been changed by a bumper sticker, especially in matters of religion or politics.
I confess. After my first marathon, I placed a 26.2 sticker in my back bumper. And I’ve been known to place a “timely” sticker once or twice. Today’s stickers are vinyl and can be pulled off in one easy pull.
I need to get a photo of my neighbor’s car… I actually really like what they say but it’s way overdone!
I’ve been pondering this for a few days. And I realized, without my bumper sticker, I would NEVER be able to find my minivan in the sea of like-colored minivans in the grocery store parking lot. EVER.