Wow, Gary. You're right. I completely stand corrected. How dare those jerks at Mercedes try and appeal to as broad a market as possible? Don't they know that this time of year is all about Santa? Why must they hate Jesus so much?
I'll be sure to tell every other house on my block to take down their Christmas decorations, as they're obviously unaware that they are in danger for their very lives. Of course, as a secular progressive myself, it is incumbent upon me to tell them that their manger displays constitutes a hate crime against my humanist perspective.
In all seriousness - if you're looking to Mercedes for your connection to Jesus, you just might be missing the point.
Check out my blog for my take on the "War on Christmas."
Gary, Mercedes Benz (and other companies) likes to make money. That is their whole meaning in life as a company. Money money money. Since we live in an increasingly culturally diverse country, there are many people who don't celebrate Christmas. In an effort to make MORE money, which is what they like to do, companies sometimes avoid overt references to specific holidays that not everybody celebrates. It's called marketing to a larger group. Why would they say "Christmas Sale" if that only appeals to X amount of people when they could say "Winter Event" to appeal to X AND Y amount of people (Y being the people who celebrate other holidays around this time of year other than Christmas)? That's part of our free-market capitalist system: the pursuit of ever-larger profits. These are private businesses. If you don't like it, well you can move to Cuba!
Anyways, there isn't some sort of evil, secular conspiracy to eliminate all references to Christmas. It's all about the MONEY!
Also, you're a big supporter of the Jewish people (which is fine) yet you're against phrasing that is more inclusive of them when it comes to the holidays? I don't get it.
Bryan I am Jewish and have no problem with Christmas except that my Christian friends only get 1 day of gifts while I get 8.
Actually I have no problem with someone having a "Christmas" sale, a "Christmas" party, sending me a "Christmas" card as long as you don't have a problem with Hanukkah.
Actually I have no problem with someone having a "Christmas" sale, a "Christmas" party, sending me a "Christmas" card as long as you don't have a problem with Hanukkah.
Well, I'll paraphrase myself from my own blog - no matter who or what you are, if you get upset because somebody wishes you a happy anything (Christmas, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Solstice, etc.) then you're an a-hole.
So, go ahead and wish me a happy something and I'll wish you that happy something right back. I might even throw in a Happy Festivus back at you. (Seinfeld reference, in case you didn't know.)
Findalis, I'm not saying that you as a Jew should have a problem with "Christmas Sale" or "Merry Christmas." I'm glad that you're laid back about it. What I am saying is that as a Jew, wouldn't you prefer "Holiday Sale" or "Happy Holidays," since those phrases make more of an effort to include your culture? As opposed to it being ONLY Christmas.
Don't go starting that War on Christmas crap.
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ReplyDeleteHey Lance,
ReplyDeleteIf you have ever wanted a Mercedes Benz, now is the time to take advantage of their "WINTER EVENT".
Wow, Gary. You're right. I completely stand corrected. How dare those jerks at Mercedes try and appeal to as broad a market as possible? Don't they know that this time of year is all about Santa? Why must they hate Jesus so much?
ReplyDeleteI'll be sure to tell every other house on my block to take down their Christmas decorations, as they're obviously unaware that they are in danger for their very lives. Of course, as a secular progressive myself, it is incumbent upon me to tell them that their manger displays constitutes a hate crime against my humanist perspective.
In all seriousness - if you're looking to Mercedes for your connection to Jesus, you just might be missing the point.
Check out my blog for my take on the "War on Christmas."
Gary, Mercedes Benz (and other companies) likes to make money. That is their whole meaning in life as a company. Money money money. Since we live in an increasingly culturally diverse country, there are many people who don't celebrate Christmas. In an effort to make MORE money, which is what they like to do, companies sometimes avoid overt references to specific holidays that not everybody celebrates. It's called marketing to a larger group. Why would they say "Christmas Sale" if that only appeals to X amount of people when they could say "Winter Event" to appeal to X AND Y amount of people (Y being the people who celebrate other holidays around this time of year other than Christmas)? That's part of our free-market capitalist system: the pursuit of ever-larger profits. These are private businesses. If you don't like it, well you can move to Cuba!
ReplyDeleteAnyways, there isn't some sort of evil, secular conspiracy to eliminate all references to Christmas. It's all about the MONEY!
Also, you're a big supporter of the Jewish people (which is fine) yet you're against phrasing that is more inclusive of them when it comes to the holidays? I don't get it.
Bryan,
ReplyDeleteIt was a joke! After all, I know as well as anyone else that what we are really celebrating is the sub-freezing temperatures.
Lance,
ReplyDeleteWe happen to own two Mercedes. I don't hold grudges.
Bryan I am Jewish and have no problem with Christmas except that my Christian friends only get 1 day of gifts while I get 8.
ReplyDeleteActually I have no problem with someone having a "Christmas" sale, a "Christmas" party, sending me a "Christmas" card as long as you don't have a problem with Hanukkah.
Findalis,
ReplyDeleteWell stated.
Actually I have no problem with someone having a "Christmas" sale, a "Christmas" party, sending me a "Christmas" card as long as you don't have a problem with Hanukkah.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'll paraphrase myself from my own blog - no matter who or what you are, if you get upset because somebody wishes you a happy anything (Christmas, Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Solstice, etc.) then you're an a-hole.
So, go ahead and wish me a happy something and I'll wish you that happy something right back. I might even throw in a Happy Festivus back at you. (Seinfeld reference, in case you didn't know.)
Lance,
ReplyDeleteHere's wishing you a Happy Winter Event. Of course, I don't know what the Event is (maybe a hockey game or something).
Way to go Lance! So a Happy Festivus to you too.
ReplyDeleteAnd a Prosperous New Year to All!
Findalis, I'm not saying that you as a Jew should have a problem with "Christmas Sale" or "Merry Christmas." I'm glad that you're laid back about it. What I am saying is that as a Jew, wouldn't you prefer "Holiday Sale" or "Happy Holidays," since those phrases make more of an effort to include your culture? As opposed to it being ONLY Christmas.
ReplyDeleteI actually prefer the "after-Christmas" sales (worded just like that). Especially when Hanukkah is still going strong.
ReplyDeleteLove those holidays.
Actually calling something a "Christmas sale" doesn't offend most Jews. We've been known to hold many of those sales ourselves.
My "winter event" is Christmas. Why? So I can destroy it from the inside! Mwuh ha ha ha ha!!!!
ReplyDeleteI never dreamed that dopey picture would elicit so many comments.
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