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Westside Story – Sign Of The Times Snarls Traffic In University Place

March 1, 2018 By Joe Boyle

The other day while enjoying a tasty espresso at my favorite Forza Coffee Shop, I could not believe my eyes when I read the Precision Tune sign.

I thought, wow, Precision Tune now offers expanded service. Not only will they check your oil, lady drivers get a free bra.

Well, that was my first impression. I took another look after finishing my tasty espresso and bakery treat and found the communication had changed.

The letters FREE BRA are still readable on the sign, but it appears that the addition of extra letters dashes lady driver’s hopes of getting any free stuff.

Maybe FREE BRA is a subliminal message like Vance Packard wrote about in his book, The Hidden Persuaders. A subliminal message could cause lady drivers to peel off the roadway to get their cars serviced and they might not have any idea why they ended up at Precision Tune.

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About Joe Boyle

Joe’s life is divided into 3 chapters. Chapter I: 25+ years in business including Estate Planning with New York Life, Revenue Officer with the U.S. Treasury Department, Sales Representative and gas main Extension King with Washington Natural Gas Company, Real Estate Broker, investor, developer, and property manager. Chapter II: 25 years in public service as a Pierce County Deputy Sheriff between the ages of 45 and 70. Chapter III: Began with an April Fool’s Day 2013 retirement and involves The Arts including Writing, Comedy, and the Blues. Currently Joe is a creator on Westside Story, The Benny's & Joey’s Quiz with Publisher Ben Sclair and Double Take with author / columnist Susanne Bacon. Joe has performed as an actor locally and done stand-up comedy in Seattle, Tacoma, New Jersey, and Las Vegas.

Comments

  1. Linell Jones says

    March 2, 2018 at 6:22 am

    Joe Boyle, why are you assuming this was a subliminal message to just us women? As an ER nurse let me assure you there are some bras being worn underneath those shirts and ties. ?

  2. Linell Jones says

    March 2, 2018 at 6:23 am

    My wink emoji was published as a question mark at the end of reply.

  3. Ray R says

    March 2, 2018 at 10:48 am

    I figured they moved on from “Free Tibet” to this.

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