TheBloodyLady
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Buy a car
Bankrupt yourself during these trying times.
Apr 27, 2020 8:25 AM
TheBloodyLady
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Bankrupt yourself during these trying times.
AtlasRook
"From the safety and comfort of your own home", don't worry thought, well send our peons out.
MabelandDipperPines
And companies paying millions for ads to say thank you to their "frontline" workers instead of actually fucking paying the workers they have
Ajaxsmemes
Twitter for clowns
tlamstrike
In fairness, if it all does fall apart you're going to want a Toyota:
ChloeRed
In the UK, Toyota were running a "in a zombie apocalypse, get this toyota" radio ad... they stopped before the pandemic...
Jusmar
Pride month is in little over a month from now. Gonna be interesting to see how much they support they LGBT or if they're gonna hit COVID
thechzburgalar
Makes me think of house hunters. She’s an artisan pudding shop owner, he’s a retired private in the military. 3million$ budget.
resettedto0chick
Hahaha ya with some others. Mitsubishi says, our locations are disinfected and waiting for you. Because we care
RichardCypherRahl
Let's not forget the "I just drove in with my new Ferrari, and next to it, my other Ferrari. But BOOKS!" or however that stupid thing goes.
getridofTheSeaword
Quickly followed by “this is a difficult time... buy a Toyota or Jeff gets fired.”
desmoquattro
All the "deferred payment / job loss protection" car finance ads I'm seeing lately doesn't bode well for the credit market.
Cyberpope67
If I didn't buy one when I could test drive it, you think I'm going to buy one by mail order?!
TheBlueMuppet
Imagine how few cars are being sold by shady used car dealers right now.
ElSuperbeasto
Good! Let them sleazebags fold!
TheBlueMuppet
blockedtrem
Toyota has sales goals and NOTHING will stand in their way!
MissSiesta
This is a difficult and uncertain time for all of us...buy a Toyota before you die.
Ifekinlovesauerkraut
"yOU HaVe tO SUPpoRt ThE eCoNOmY!" Shit started to get old about 30 years ago for me. I never bought a new car.
upvotes4allexceptU
goflyblind
Ifekinlovesauerkraut
Leslie, shut your fucking pie hole!
upvotes4allexceptU
Toyota's a bad joke..."Hey our service is open , we Care". All the rest are defering payments, making ventilators, etc...
MabelandDipperPines
And all the ads talking about thanking "Frontline" workers trying to make us think of this as a war so that when hundreds of (1/?)
MabelandDipperPines
(2/?) working class people and healthcare workers die it can be painted as a noble but necessary wartime sacrifice instead of being seen as
MabelandDipperPines
A completely avoidable genocide carried out by incapable and selfish politicians using the world stage as a dick measuring contest
RideTheStimutacs
IN THESE UNCERTAIN TIMES
Ulthirm
I'm tired of the hero chatter tbh. You know why I'm working 60+ hours? Because in the course of the last month I've become one of the top
Ulthirm
Trained employees in the warehouse as other employees take time off for the virus. Then I became a trainer and all of that involved payraise
Ulthirm
And doubled overtime. It's literally to just benefit myself. It's not for your benefit and the constant chatter is getting annoying.
Ulthirm
It's been great though. Learning new processes keeps me busy, if I do something for a couple of weeks I'll get to a point where I get
Ulthirm
Extremely bored and it just becomes tedious to keep it up. I don't mind doing things, just the same thing for every day.
chrishallett83
Nobody's calling you a hero, though?
Imalwaysready
Don't forget Lexus's: "when we started we quickly realized that we weren't in the car business. We're in the people business. So buy a car."
floofnmeeps
How about use the ad dollars to pay your staff. They're clearly not prompting people to buy cars
Raeilgunne
We've been paid for 6 weeks off. going back next week with new mask rules.
FearsomeMongoose
Marketing budget, not HR budget. Can’t give marketing money to HR, otherwise I lose that money for next year’s budget. Corp. budgeting ftw
mangrovia
Next year's budget is long gone
RedIronCrown
The ad time was likely bought long before the pandemic.
FredaFelcher
It absolutely was
ElSuperbeasto
Toyota are actually taking way better care of their employees compared to other carmakers.
mangrovia
Every ad today: ukulele music + celebrity voiceover + still photos of people hugging + heart hands + (SPEND MONEY) + "were in this together"
floofnmeeps
Accurate
storebrandproductmascot
If there's one way companies have show they can respond quickly to this crisis, it's by producing new commercials.
floofnmeeps
^this
MetaSomma
Frankly I've been in need of a new car so now is the perfect time to buy. Not because I'm hurting, but because the deals are amazing
floofnmeeps
Agreed, but would you be prompted to buy a car based on an ad about how "we're in this together"?
MetaSomma
No, but I wouldn't make my choice based on the ad either way. I'd base it on the car
FreedomWaffles
I personally wouldnt. Its condescending and greedy. Their whole PR team cater to asshole CEO's tho.
Cabreza
I'm waiting for "You'll probably be dead tomorrow... so buy a toyota today!"
helgyjoe
I understand the problem here, but the people working at Toyota are considered essential but have major pay cuts if they don’t sell cars.
Mapl
Lol commercials are for the rich.
Imalwaysready
No, commercials are for the poor. The rich can buy premium services that don't have commercials.
comacomacomacomachameleon
if you have reliable income right now, it's the best time ever to buy a car. Holy shit 0% interest for 72 months AND no payments for 6.
capughe
I always imagined 0% would be for 1 year tops wow
rangerdood
72 and 84 month loans are a bad, bad idea on a car.
Cheomesh
I've never had to take a loan on a car; do tell.
rangerdood
You'll have a rapidly depreciating asset that will be worth less than what you owe for even longer.
Cheomesh
Ah, so nothing super special, just the usual problem with car loans.
comacomacomacomachameleon
at 0% interest it's not. Invest the money instead of sinking it into the car.
SynMonger
72 month loans are stupid at any interest rate. If you need a loan that long you can't afford the vehicle.
Inmate45
Depends on how the interest is calculated. 0% interest can just mean deferred interest, which can absolutely wreck you. Read the fine print!
rangerdood
But you have a rapidly depreciating asset that is now going to be underwater for even longer. Sure, the low payments are nice, but you're
rangerdood
Extending your risk factor out several more years. A lot can happen to the vehicle or your life in that amount of time.
ColoneISanders
If you have reliable income, with 0% interest for 6 years, and if you're able to pay it off before then, is it really that bad?
coronalmassejection
If you bring home $350.0/week you can afford a $30,000.00 automobile.. No, you cant.
ItsReallyNotThatDifficult
Pay cash. It’ll cost less.
HavetsHerren
Seeing car companies for what they are, vultures.
insomniac24x7
That’s nothing, in PA we have a local jewelry store advertising something along the lines of “in these uncertain times...buy fucking jewelry
3stan2112
Depends how much cash you put down...
coronalmassejection
A dealership marketing that figure here couples it with a nickel down. 5 cents..
blastedsteak
But they said no payment for 90 days because they understand your situation.... buy a Toyota.
yallmfsneedjesus
Tell that to the thousands of people who do. Then cry about not making a living a wage.
FlexGunship
Just 17% for the life of the loan! Which is 119 years.
Thothshai
If you only knew the ridiculous loans people get themselves into and the default rates. The government should be raiding car dealerships.
Ikingg
Pre owned with a 5 year loan at 7% ?
CyanideBreathMint
One should not pay more than 10% of yearly take home pay for an automobile. Any more and it could end badly financially.
yallmfsneedjesus
What? So if you bring home 100k all you should buy is a 10g ford with 4 tears left on it? Pssh get outta here.
yallmfsneedjesus
Years*
textilelover
Do you mean 10% of your pay in payments/year or the actual cost of the car? Cause those are very different things...
banneduser2
Bad news for u buddy I make 52k and can’t afford to buy a new car, that payment even if you own it insurance
capughe
I don't plan on buying a brand new car ever because it's just what my dad taught me.
capughe
Bought my car cash, it's 12 years old and I've been pretty happy with it.
banneduser2
Fuck insursnce on a lease holy shit, insurance because u own it cheap because it don’t cover shit
banneduser2
And you want to insure your new baby, leasing a vehicle means the ins is so expensive
banneduser2
And car payments for years in ownership on a car that’s five years old even with cheaper ins your car ain’t worth shit
duckgrad06
You can, you just can’t afford rent, utilities, phone, groceries, etc
Rymdblomma
All those things sound less important than a Toyota to me!
Deathwing777
Toyota will last longer
AuralOcean
*totals Toyota before eggs run out* WHAT NOW?!
Deathwing777
You fix it, Toyota's don't just get totalled.
mickeylord824
You can live in a car but you can’t drive your house
coronalmassejection
Not "in these uncertain times"..
Noughmad
The "certain times" will come any day now. Probably just after everything trickles down.
OneBabyOneHamburgerBun
Just like the moon, mmmm trickle down planetary collisions.
FoodSafetyTy
My girlfriend turned into the moon, I hope she doesn’t get hit.
pushingchildrenintotraffic
As an essential worker I hate literally everybody who says “thank you “ to me.
kfizz
My mom and my bf are too. I tell them "I'm so sorry"
WontSomeonePleaseThinkOfTheChildren
Literally. Ok, Edgelord.
BlindGardener
But...But I've always said thank you! Even before this mess!
jp189512
floofnmeeps
Thanks, you're doing God's work
Goudplat
Thank you
Cheomesh
Do your job.
pushingchildrenintotraffic
you do your job!! lol
AlwaysDownVote
fuck off then
pushingchildrenintotraffic
thank you<3
ImKimJongUnAndEverythingIsFine
Thank you for your honesty.
ArgonSpark
I haven't missed a day through this shit and I can't even get a "thanks for not dying yet."
Kennisibueno
I'm with you.....but I've also yet to get a thank you. My job didn't even get one of those google doodles. (Better pay woule be better tho)
steveseagull
You should smile more.
stiner282
Heh, tyfys
abbeyrosemama
What would you like everyone to say instead?
pushingchildrenintotraffic
you've got a nice dick?
Melber
Thank you. Thoughts and prayers.
pushingchildrenintotraffic
Holy shit, guys. I just made a random comment on Imgur. I don’t have the answers. I just have complaints. For those of you actually 1/
pushingchildrenintotraffic
Wondering how to help. I have no idea. For this of you hating on me because I have complaints: suck my big fat cock.
Doctorfatherson
But...you're the streetwise Hercules
nerdywordy
You should get paid more. A lot more. If I had the power to do that, I would.
pushingchildrenintotraffic
thanks, nerdywordy
GuideWire
Might as well join the military reserves while you're at it.
AbsolutelyNotTheNSA
demonic
Honestly as a essential worker it makes my day when I'm told thank you, especially more so since I've also had to endure more 1?
demonic
People cursing at me and trying to leave workers in while keeping the public out because they try to sneak in...2/2
N00k
Same here. The other day a guy said he appreciated us and it made my whole day
Crabcake7
Ok so if you open a door for me or anything thats remotely nice ill just say fuck off.
beerlizard12
Cheers cunt!!??
pushingchildrenintotraffic
<3
Malikhi
Then get a better job so you can be unemployed with the rest of them
kronos72
Thank you
HonestCommentFarmer
For the last time, Steve, you handed me a jar of pickled beets. What am I supposed to say!?
Smartbuttcracker
Oh. Then,... go fuck yourself?
LukeLlama
Only if you join me
AlexjoneswatchingTporn
Do it yourself coward
ThePopeForDogs
I can say thank you AND support policy and companies that will provide better pay and working conditions for their employees.
blockedtrem
Does your occupation have anything to do with your user name? Cause I may not thank you, but I may applaud.
IStillLoveYouNintendo
I get it. Usually feels not genuine and condescending when people "thank" me for just doing my normal job. I didn't do anything extra. IDK
IStillLoveYouNintendo
why it bothers me so much, but it does.
randomitguy
I'm IT, essential to the company I work for. I'm still getting bitched at for slow internet at end users houses. Wanna trade places?
pushingchildrenintotraffic
I always fucking hated how if things are perfect it is worthless and if something is wrong it is bullshit. to me its always pebcak
idontcaremuchforusernames
WhichIsIt
That would be a fun way to angrily thank people.
Metalbawkses
As a truck driver, I agree. Can I opt for being shown boobies instead?
pushingchildrenintotraffic
that would make my day easier
nefariousRake
As an essential employee myself, I agree. And it’s super fucking annoying when they don’t take there change (1/2)
nefariousRake
because “you’ve touched it” like bitch I just touched everything in your cart!!! (2/2)
kfizz
My mom works at a grocery store and she tells me horror stories like this. People are cunts
nefariousRake
I work at a SuperTarget in FL. Can confirm, people are cunts.
OPGotDatSack
THANK YOU for your SERVICE during these DIFFICULT TIMES. God bless you, HERO.
bigdickrick206
Lol
grimwyrd
...and buy a Toyota!
Chols
Thank you for your service
Twiztedlemon
It's even worse if you're in the military ?I appreciate it, but I don't know how to respond and really hate hot touchy/Feely people be.
pushingchildrenintotraffic
I can shower in a room full of people. try to touch me and I might have a panic attack.
Scottchr
So quit your job and join the rest of us that would rather be working instead of having daily panic attacks about WTF to do about bills/food
pushingchildrenintotraffic
how does not wanting to be placated equate to not being deserving of my current occupation?
canyonbeerjoint
Thank
Molotor
Thank you, buy a toyota
Gixxerguy
What defines you as an essential worker compared to everyone else still working?
kfizz
Uh. People that are working right now are ALL essential workers.
Gixxerguy
That’s my point
Gixxerguy
We should just be calling ourselves workers, not jacking ourselves off with this “essential” bullshit
kfizz
It's not like any of us really give a shit if we're essential. Nobody calls themselves that to feel important, the terms a joke
pushingchildrenintotraffic
the government
Gixxerguy
Right, how do you figure that?
devilshire52
Thank you
isthatwhatthemustacheisfor
FattyLumpkin3
YOU MOTHERFUCKER
Trisole
Saw that coming
Glormax
Trisole
Bendmydickcuminhersnatch
As an Essential worker, I'm jealous that everyone gets to stay home.
Metalbawkses
Fucking truth
Chols
I’m essential and I got sent home. Turns out my special computer can work outside the office
IrukandjiJelly
Many of those people are jealous of your income.
Bendmydickcuminhersnatch
Not everyone has high pay. Restaurant workers are also essential and they get paid minimum wage.
IrukandjiJelly
Minimum wage is better than no wage.
RowanUnderwood
Now you know how all the Vets feel.
pushingchildrenintotraffic
fuck. too real
flashedjunkmind
Ain't this the gods honest truth.
Wapusk
1) Without knowing he nature of your essential work I assume people were not thanking you previously? So either something unseen...
Wapusk
2) like lab worker, or a meat inspector. Or beyond arm's length, like a garbage collector or letter carrier? Or worst...
Wapusk
3) someone "beneath" their previous notice? A cashier, a nurse, a caretaker, a bus driver, a teacher, a delivery person, etc...
pushingchildrenintotraffic
lots of assumptions
Wapusk
Admittedly, yes.
pushingchildrenintotraffic
If you honestly cared you’d try to get us better pay. Instead you just placate us to make yourself feel better for being out during a /
Ghlargh
It's the thought that counts... because actually doing something is waaaaaaaay too much effort :)
TheStarvingAutist
woa now, we already thanked you. let's not get greedy. /s
BayazTheBenevolent
I'm a fucking underpaid customer support employee at a dying software company. How could I possibly get you better pay?
nevertrustawetfart
vote.org
PunchyFromCleveland
How exactly would I be able to get you better pay? I can boycott, that’s not going to help you. But I will stop saying thank you.
poopfeet
The common consumer couldn't give a shit, go form a union, only you and your fellow workers can make the difference
pushingchildrenintotraffic
I would. But I don’t like the idea of someone having a say in what I do outside of work. I.e smoking weed
poopfeet
Stop relighting on top down fixes and get together.
legitchrispratt
Yeah, lemme just organize an EMS strike which would directly lead to the loss of life and limb of innumerable people. Our employers know 1/?
legitchrispratt
we have no leverage over them. And frankly, they don't get paid enough anyway to pay us enough because Medicaid and Medicare are broken.
magicrhombus
I have zero ability to help you get better pay. But I do share memes about how corporate america is fucking "essential" workers. That count?
FourLegsGood
You don't have zero ability, you have almost zero ability on your own. Capitalism destroys social bonds and the ability to organise.
pushingchildrenintotraffic
Hahah yes. Thank you.
Magiciantao
You don't? Do you not vote?
magicrhombus
Yes, I check the box next to the lesser evil every 2 years, for what little that's worth.
BishlamekGurpgork
Oh, yeah, I voted. That means I can signify my help by not saying thank you, and they should be grateful for it, right?
thatanonymoususer
I didn’t even get to vote in the primary, and it’s already called for my least favorite candidate other than Bloomberg. It feels pointless
thatanonymoususer
I’ve voted in every election since I could vote. The two candidates are extra terrible this year, and both sets of supporters are toxic.
RandyRandalman
Lol he thinks voting works
demagreg365
If voting didn't work, the richest people in the world wouldn't spend so much money on campaigns
Magiciantao
Explains the shit storm we're in worldwide, dontcha think? Trump got in through voting, Tories in the UK, Brexit...
pushingchildrenintotraffic
Global fucking pandemic. <3 thoughts and prayers
Greymalum
Yup. I hate these idiots.
kythorn
People are just trying to be nice. Stop whining
TurkNJD
"Don't forget about me!" - Anthony Jeselnik
bigdickrick206
Oh shit! People trying to be nice in a situation this fucked up. How fucking dare they. Better pay? Your lucky you have a job you entitled
bigdickrick206
Prick. Some people don't have money for food. Better pay. Fuck.
GamerZakh
It's why through this whole pandemic I've been tipping food delivery people extra.
EzraFell
Your comment made think of this. https://youtu.be/tkD4xSqNVII
ColoneISanders
This might be an unpopular opinion, but there are those of us who are trying to do both. Why generalize everyone and hate us being grateful?
pushingchildrenintotraffic
It’s easier to hate than to find a middle ground. I know it isn’t sensible. But this is also just a random comment I made on imgur
ThatMangoAteMyBabyy
Feel the same way about “Thank for your Service”.
pushingchildrenintotraffic
The majority of people just refuse to think for themselves. My parents wanted me to be this so I will!!! My parents religion is this ! 1/
pushingchildrenintotraffic
So it is mine as well! Idiots. The lot of them
CTlawman
I always phrase it like, "What can I do to thank you for your service?"
CTlawman
And then I listen to what they have to say.
Armored0Titan0
That actually sounds like 10x as unnecessarily personal and invasive.
BishlamekGurpgork
What can I as as consumer to to influence a retail worker's pay? Do you have suggestions? I say thank you because it's the only help I know
BishlamekGurpgork
How to offer. I'd welcome better suggestions.
Smantha
Same here - I have voted for who I thought would do good by you, but is there something else I could do?
demagreg365
As a consumer, no one can do anything. The industry has to be forced to change through stricter laws.
BishlamekGurpgork
But this poster hates people who say thank you because they aren't helping, so I want them to tell me how I can help.
FoggyBoggy
I might argue that as a consumer, we are the only ones that can do anything. By voting with our money. Capitalism thrives on complacency.
demagreg365
There's a lot of research that shows boycotts don't work unless they are supported by law
BishlamekGurpgork
I suspect that they would just begin layoffs.