sOBEYs
Al Smith
-Al-
oldtrout
That is how an American woman used to pronounce my name.
--
oldtrout - �rsaidh-breac
Gum bi si\th leat
demibee
> This is priceless. How many people never noticed this?
>
> http://imgur.com/ulhOZ
Interesting. Although, I shop at Sobeys mainly because it's the closest
store.
But still not as funny as "ark's earhouse" (when the "Mark's" sign on
Mumford lost a few letters ;)
db
oldtrout
Ayers (pronounced Hairs) is a well know department store
found in NL.
Years ago when they opened their new store in Cornerbrook
they made arrangements with the transit company that anyone
with an Ayer's shopping bag could travel free on the buses.
A lady got on a bus and didn't pay. As she went to sit down
another lady jumped up and to endeavor the prevent the free
loader from getting away with a free ride, she yelled out
"Driver, driver that woman ain't got no Ayers (Hairs) on er
bag".
jhg...@wsdxcg.oeirgo
inn sign and it read 'the old or hard inn'.
Al Smith
LOL. Pics or it didn't happen. :-)
-Al-
demibee
> LOL. Pics or it didn't happen. :-)
Too late now, unfortunately... They've fixed it. But it was like that
most of the summer!
db
Picasso
Still funny.
I live near a lake called Ayers. We pronounce it like Heirs...
Best
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exterior sign in Moncton was such that when a ballast or breaker blew, the
sign read "hopper's rug art". Not much sense, but good for a laugh, and it
stayed that way for weeks!
Al Smith
I find the sOBEYs sign a little creepy, and I'm ashamed to admit
that I never noticed the subliminal message hidden inside the name.
-Al-
Rick Walker
"Al Smith" wrote:
>
> I find the sOBEYs sign a little creepy, and I'm ashamed to admit that I
> never noticed the subliminal message hidden inside the name.
>
Yes, and their slogan "Ready to Serve" involves another message too. But
I'm agnostic, so to me it's just another grocery store... with free bags.
Best
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don't sell Malaysian Goat Milk, in the 2000 ml, green, package.........
Rick Walker
"Best" wrote:
>
> "Rick Walker" wrote:
>>
>> Yes, and their slogan "Ready to Serve" involves another message too. But
>> I'm agnostic, so to me it's just another grocery store... with free bags.
>
> *And better prices.............. and produce. But, I have to admit, they
> don't sell Malaysian Goat Milk, in the 2000 ml, green, package.........
Chances are if you ask them (anyone in the Grocery department could check
with their milk suppliers) and they can get their hands on it for you,
they'll bring it in.
I agree with the whole "prices and produce" angles you've mentioned too - we
find their meats are good as well, Best.
The only time (and I stress this) that we'll darken the doors of the SStore
is when they have something on sale cheaper than Sobeys can compare to, and
that's only if we really need the item and can't wait for Sobeys to put it
on sale. And a lot of times when we do go in for that particular item,
they're out of stock.
Al Smith
Wow, this is getting deep. Their sign shouts "OBEY!" and their
slogan is a subliminal invitation to slavery -- "ready to serve."
-Al-
Brian Smith
>
> Wow, this is getting deep. Their sign shouts "OBEY!" and their slogan is
> a subliminal invitation to slavery -- "ready to serve."
Is there any end to your silliness? I'm doing my best to be polite
here. :^)
Peter
"Al Smith" <inv...@address.com> wrote in message
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Very deep Al, family name with defective lights :-)
Al Smith
YOu can be one of the jack-booted Kossacks handing out the ration
coupons when the legions of Sobeys clerks take over. $1.09 off
Cornflakes, 39 cents off corned beef ...
-Al-
Al Smith
Ah, but look at those S's again. They are so stretched and thin,
they are more like decorations or moldings designed to frame the
central word OBEY which has normally-shaped letters. If there was
no conscious intention of emphasizing the word "OBEY" then why are
both S's so distorted? Why are they both green, while the other
letters are white?
-Al-
Brian Smith
>
> YOu can be one of the jack-booted Kossacks handing out the ration
> coupons when the legions of Sobeys clerks take over. $1.09 off
> Cornflakes, 39 cents off corned beef ...
LOL! You're crazy.
Rick Walker
"Al Smith" wrote:
>
> Wow, this is getting deep. Their sign shouts "OBEY!" and their
> slogan is a subliminal invitation to slavery -- "ready to serve."
>
Yeah, but the bags are still free and the food's good.
Peter
Hah, oh, it's clear to me now, the only possible reason for that design is
because they want you to obey them. Massive amounts of people are doing
that and ignoring other grocery stores, they feel the need to obey Sobeys
Brian Smith
>
> Ah, but look at those S's again. They are so stretched and thin, they
> are more like decorations or moldings designed to frame the central word
> OBEY which has normally-shaped letters. If there was no conscious
> intention of emphasizing the word "OBEY" then why are both S's so
> distorted? Why are they both green, while the other letters are white?
I'm curious, do you have any theories on what Irving could possibly
mean if you removed any letters or lighting? Or, for that matter what
about Blue Canoe or the newer Circle K branding they have put in place?
Rob
>> Wow, this is getting deep. Their sign shouts "OBEY!" and their slogan is a
>> subliminal invitation to slavery -- "ready to serve."
>>
>> -Al-
>
> Very deep Al, family name with defective lights :-)
>
>
I like to introduce a conspiracy theory by suggesting the photo is
photoshopped.
Al Smith
But the twin letters SS in the shape of lightning bolts, coupled
with the word OBEY.
-Al-
Al Smith
It's no coincidence that in the Sobeys advertisements, the girls
are all blond and blue-eyed, like little Rhine maidens. OBEY + SS.
-Al-
Al Smith
Once they have our obedience, they can tell us to buy anything,
and we'll buy it. Why else would we buy that dreadful "President's
Choice" brand? We had no choice! It was the choice of the
president of Sobeys, thrust upon our malleable minds.
-Al-
Brian Smith
>
> It's no coincidence that in the Sobeys advertisements, the girls are all
> blond and blue-eyed, like little Rhine maidens. OBEY + SS.
You have quite the imagination and poor eyesight to boot. The girls in
the Sobey's commercials are brunettes as well.
Brian Smith
>
> Once they have our obedience, they can tell us to buy anything, and
> we'll buy it. Why else would we buy that dreadful "President's Choice"
> brand? We had no choice! It was the choice of the president of Sobeys,
> thrust upon our malleable minds.
You've lost it. President's Choice is Loblaw's name brand.
Al Smith
Let's not forget this one:
http://www.snopes.com/business/hidden/coolcans.asp
Coincidence? I don't think so.
-Al-
Al Smith
Right, because Sobeys isn't spelled "Sobeys" and it doesn't have
distorted S's at the front and rear that are in a different color
from the rest of the letters.
-Al-
Brian Smith
>>
>> I'm curious, do you have any theories on what Irving could possibly mean
>> if you removed any letters or lighting? Or, for that matter what about
>> Blue Canoe or the newer Circle K branding they have put in place?
>
>
> Let's not forget this one:
>
> http://www.snopes.com/business/hidden/coolcans.asp
>
> Coincidence? I don't think so.
I take it that you haven't or can't come up with anything that is off
the wall like your other *thoughts*.
Brian Smith
>
> Right, because Sobeys isn't spelled "Sobeys" and it doesn't have
> distorted S's at the front and rear that are in a different color from
> the rest of the letters.
Okay, enough of your foolishness. Sobeys' logo is all one colour
(green). You had your run, time to go to get dome rest and take your
medication for the night.
demibee
> Once they have our obedience, they can tell us to buy anything, and
> we'll buy it. Why else would we buy that dreadful "President's Choice"
> brand? We had no choice! It was the choice of the president of Sobeys,
> thrust upon our malleable minds.
"President's Choice" is SuperStore's, I believe. Sobeys has "Our
Compliments," which can be pretty good. E.g., I was comparing three
brands of peanut butter not long ago -- OC, Kraft, and Skippy. OC won out
on sugar *and* fat content.
(I've tried Kraft's low-fat brand, and it tastes horrible! Grainy and
sweet -- i.e., more sugar, presumably to compensate for the fat.)
db
Rob
>> I like to introduce a conspiracy theory by suggesting the photo is
>> photoshopped.
>
>
> Right, because Sobeys isn't spelled "Sobeys" and it doesn't have
> distorted S's at the front and rear that are in a different color from
> the rest of the letters.
>
> -Al-
Don't beat yourself up over it, Al. That's my theory and I'm sticking to
it. The S's were merely distorted digitally, an easy task, easier given
the poor quality of the original photo to begin with. They were going
for shock-and-aw effect and you fell completely and helplessly into
their master plan. You can't be blamed though, you're only a man.
Al Smith
Ah, well, maybe I only notice the cute blond ones. :-)
-Al-
Al Smith
You see! I've been so brainwashed by Sobeys mind tricks, I can't
even remember what brands they sell.
-Al-
Al Smith
"Our compliments." Thank you sir, can I have another? OBEY!
-Al-
Al Smith
About Irving? It's a perfectly fine Maritime company with a long
history of service to the community.
-Al-
Al Smith
Damn, they tricked me. But if I can be tricked, what hope is there
for humanity?
-Al-
demibee
> About Irving? It's a perfectly fine Maritime company with a long history
> of service to the community.
It's an anagram for "virgin"! :)
And Sobeys... "Ye boss"??
Not quite grammatically correct, but there's a message there! ;)
Now... what about acronyms?...
Irving:
"I resurface vicariously in new guises."
"I remain vehemently into natural gas."
Sobeys:
"See our bargains every year soar."
"Someday, one big entrepreneur yet survives."
It's all coming together! ;)
db
hfk...@pwekfl.mkdhwf
somebody obviously believes everything you see
i really verify it's no good
> From: demibee <dem...@post.com>
>Now... what about acronyms?...
demibee
> somebody obviously believes everything you see
>
> i really verify it's no good
Some observations, being eccentric, yield squat; few offer other defences;
maybe a retailer keeps encodings top secret??
I rarely venture into nutty guesswork... or I'm leery.
db
Brian Smith
>
> You see! I've been so brainwashed by Sobeys mind tricks, I can't even
> remember what brands they sell.
Who else are you going to blame for your shortcomings? :^)
Brian Smith
>
> About Irving? It's a perfectly fine Maritime company with a long history
> of service to the community.
As is Sobeys. Sobeys is even better as it is a Nova Scotian company.
Brian Smith
>
> Ever get the impression that Al is just yanking your chain? :-)
All the time. He's obviously delusional, which makes him an excellent
writer for the tabloids. :^)
Al Smith
> about 20 years ago. I actually kept one of the cans. Pretty hilarious.
>
I won't ask what you do with that can.
-Al-
Al Smith
It's a fun topic, mind control. The OBEY in the Sobeys name is
just too good for an ad agency to pass up. I'm just amazed I never
noticed it previously.
-Al-
Al Smith
You've advanced our understanding of their evil plot.
-Al-
Al Smith
Well, I shop there myself, but I didn't much like the way Sobeys
drove other grocery chains out of business with predatory prices,
making it impossible for the smaller chains to complete. Now that
they are gone, Sobeys prices have increased hugely, as was to be
expected. They have almost a monopoly on selling groceries in Nova
Scotia.
-Al-
James Warren
Your mind was being controlled Al.
--
jw
"Science is a candle in the dark" - Carl Sagan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wV_REEdvxo
http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=e5xdcxablf
James Warren
Nonsense. Everyone shops at Superstore. Sobeys will be run out of business.
Al Smith
> On 1/27/2010 1:39 PM, Al Smith wrote:
>> Donna Whitman wrote:
>>> On Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:10:39 -0400, Brian Smith
>>> <Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 1/26/2010 10:47 PM, Al Smith wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> You see! I've been so brainwashed by Sobeys mind tricks, I can't even
>>>>> remember what brands they sell.
>>>>
>>>> Who else are you going to blame for your shortcomings? :^)
>>>
>>>
>>> Ever get the impression that Al is just yanking your chain? :-)
>>
>>
>> It's a fun topic, mind control. The OBEY in the Sobeys name is just too
>> good for an ad agency to pass up. I'm just amazed I never noticed it
>> previously.
>>
>> -Al-
>
> Your mind was being controlled Al.
>
That's probably true. Even though I've liberated myself from much
of the propaganda and misinformation that circulates in our
culture, I probably still fall prey to some of it.
-Al-
Al Smith
> On 1/27/2010 1:42 PM, Al Smith wrote:
>> Brian Smith wrote:
>>> On 1/26/2010 10:49 PM, Al Smith wrote:
>>>>
>>>> About Irving? It's a perfectly fine Maritime company with a long
>>>> history
>>>> of service to the community.
>>>
>>> As is Sobeys. Sobeys is even better as it is a Nova Scotian company.
>>
>>
>> Well, I shop there myself, but I didn't much like the way Sobeys drove
>> other grocery chains out of business with predatory prices, making it
>> impossible for the smaller chains to complete. Now that they are gone,
>> Sobeys prices have increased hugely, as was to be expected. They have
>> almost a monopoly on selling groceries in Nova Scotia.
>>
>> -Al-
>
> Nonsense. Everyone shops at Superstore. Sobeys will be run out of business.
>
Superstore is Loblaws, right? Damned Central Canadian company!
It's only a matter of time before Sobeys terminates those suckers.
Sobeys is the Alien of asparagus, the Predator of potatoes, the
Chucky of cottage cheese, the Candyman of cold meats, the Godzilla
of grapes, the Cthulhu of cabbage, the Pinhead of pies, the Hulk
of horse radish, and the kryptonite of coleslaw. Superstore
doesn't have a chance.
-Al-
James Warren
Its unavoidable Al. Its EVERYWHERE.
Al Smith
> On 1/27/2010 2:10 PM, Al Smith wrote:
>> James Warren wrote:
>>> On 1/27/2010 1:39 PM, Al Smith wrote:
>>>> Donna Whitman wrote:
>>>>> On Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:10:39 -0400, Brian Smith
>>>>> <Hal...@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 1/26/2010 10:47 PM, Al Smith wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> You see! I've been so brainwashed by Sobeys mind tricks, I can't
>>>>>>> even
>>>>>>> remember what brands they sell.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Who else are you going to blame for your shortcomings? :^)
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Ever get the impression that Al is just yanking your chain? :-)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> It's a fun topic, mind control. The OBEY in the Sobeys name is just too
>>>> good for an ad agency to pass up. I'm just amazed I never noticed it
>>>> previously.
>>>>
>>>> -Al-
>>>
>>> Your mind was being controlled Al.
>>>
>>
>>
>> That's probably true. Even though I've liberated myself from much of the
>> propaganda and misinformation that circulates in our culture, I probably
>> still fall prey to some of it.
>>
>> -Al-
>
> Its unavoidable Al. Its EVERYWHERE.
>
It is indeed.
-Al-
James Warren
Wow! I'm convinced! :)
Gra...@disney.nono
> Nothing beats the unconcealed male genitals on the Alphaghetti can
> about 20 years ago. I actually kept one of the cans. Pretty hilarious.
Actually, the Little Mermaid videotape cover from about 25 years ago beats
that. Seems a disgruntled artist painted the tall spires of the castle in
the background as erect penises (penii?). There were about 8 spires and
they were unmistakeable. Disney pulled (pardon the pun) the cover and had
it repainted.
Brian Smith
>
> Yanking a person's chain does not necessarily mean that he believes
> what he's saying. He may be just trying to get a rose out of you and
> others.
I am not going to give him a rose! I am not like that and you know it.
:^)
Al Smith
> On Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:37:35 GMT, Al Smith<inv...@address.com>
> wrote:
>
>> Donna Whitman wrote:
>>>
>>> Nothing beats the unconcealed male genitals on the Alphaghetti can
>>> about 20 years ago. I actually kept one of the cans. Pretty hilarious.
>>>
>>
>> I won't ask what you do with that can.
>>
>> -Al-
>
>
>
Plus, when the zombie apocalypse arrives -- and to judge by the
movies it's just around the corner -- you'll have something other
than brains to munch on.
-Al-
Al Smith
> On Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:40:52 GMT, Al Smith<inv...@address.com>
> alphaghetti. The contents are long gone. I just have the empty.
>
LOL. That sounds sensible. I wouldn't want to eat anything that
had been in a can longer than a year or two.
-Al-
Richard Bonner
> On Mon, 25 Jan 2010 12:42:30 +0000, Al Smith wrote:
> > This is priceless. How many people never noticed this?
> >
> > http://imgur.com/ulhOZ
> Interesting. Although, I shop at Sobeys mainly because it's the closest
> store.
> But still not as funny as "ark's earhouse" (when the "Mark's" sign on
> Mumford lost a few letters ;)
> db
*** Or "merangs's" when "Boomerang's" lost a few, too.
Richard
Richard Bonner
> On 1/26/2010 5:58 PM, Al Smith wrote:
> >
> > Ah, but look at those S's again. They are so stretched and thin, they
> > are more like decorations or moldings designed to frame the central word
> > OBEY which has normally-shaped letters. If there was no conscious
> > intention of emphasizing the word "OBEY" then why are both S's so
> > distorted? Why are they both green, while the other letters are white?
> I'm curious, do you have any theories on what Irving could possibly
> mean if you removed any letters or lighting? Or, for that matter what
> about Blue Canoe or the newer Circle K branding they have put in place?
*** Actually, the "Circle K" may already have letters burned out in the
southern U.S. : Circle KKK. (-:
Richard
Brian Smith
>
> *** Actually, the "Circle K" may already have letters burned out in the
> southern U.S. : Circle KKK. (-:
The buildings are all white, lol.