Chicagoist: No GTA On The CTA

lamgray

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:00:54 -0600

Hadn't seen the ads. . on my greenline, the CTA feels its worth the money to advertise for the CTA ON the CTA. . .seems no one thought this through. . if I'm already riding the CTA, no need to CONVINCE me to ride the CTA.

lamgray

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:00:42 -0600

lamgray

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:00:29 -0600

I_h8_toyota_and_BT

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:59:39 -0600

wow. could things at chicagoist get a little more racist? Maybe you should change your avatar to a guy wearing a sheet there simplecreature. Or change your login to racisthatemongeringasshole

simplecreature

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:00:43 -0600

Sadly, they're dead. So no report on their pride or lack thereof. Well, at least parents never owned a grocery shop, working their little yellow fingers to the bone day and night and shouting sing-song "ching-chong-chung" at the top of their lungs while lighting incense to a waving hello kitty/buddha.

The Meteorologist

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:17:24 -0600

Whatever. Real classy, buddy. I'm sure your parents are really proud of you.

simplecreature

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:49:46 -0600

What's he gonna do? Use his kung-fu on me? Wash my shirts and makee quickee with the rice.

Mycubehas3sides

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:48:56 -0600

@simplecreature *grimace* Eeeee! I hope you and Meteorologist are friends or something because that was one harsh comment there. eeeesch!

simplecreature

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:11:08 -0600

Well of course you are Meteorologist. You're asian and the asians just love their video games.

UTV

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:30:53 -0600

Nice one, shameshameboy.

The Meteorologist

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:27:24 -0600

I'm totally ready for GTA also! Yeaaaaaaaaah!

Pinko

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:23:06 -0600

Speaking of tasteless ads, has anyone seen those oh-so-classy mobile billboard ads for "The Admiral Theatre: The hottest buns in town!" depicting the blown-up image of a topless dancer with only a strategically-placed cinnamon bun covering each breast? That was fun explaining to my girlfriend's seven-year-old daughter as we dined on the second level of the Rock 'n' Roll McDonald's on a recent Sunday afternoon. Even cooler was the fact that the truck circled the block repeatedly, allowing all the children in the restaurant to enjoy it several times...

jvoves

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:18:13 -0600

This reminds me to place my pre-order for my copy as well as another for a present. Thanks FOX.

shameshameboy

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:09:29 -0600

Well, UTV, at least you're getting some fruit in your diet too, one hopes.

UTV

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:06:38 -0600

You people are all just shills for the videogame industry. How else would you explain my increase in Pac-Man play coinciding with a crippling addiction to pills?

peteypants

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:58:21 -0600

lame. why don't they make a stink about R-rated films being advertised as well. either way, i've seen plenty of ads for the game on billboards/building walls while riding the CTA, so i guess it balances out.

Spav1

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:57:09 -0600

Where's Tipper Gore on this one? But what about the Children! I am going to go with video games liek this (like Horror Movies) actually decrease crime by keeping the most likely demographic to commit crimes (young males) off the streets and in their parent's basements. CTA is retareded.

plumbum82

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:54:08 -0600

Got mine pre-ordered. I'll be stealing cars in virtual space, ads or not.

mike_thoms

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:52:08 -0600

I love when the media, or politicians, attack videogames and music for leading to the downfall of society. It's just so much easier to take down some billboards and edit some rap music and then you feel good about yourself and look better to your viewers/constituents.

matty

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:49:32 -0600

I was in NYC this weekend and it was plastered everywhere. IF NYC doesn't care why the heck does Chicago? Fix the trains damnit.