Posted on 02/14/2008 6:20:04 AM PST by Sub-Driver
NYC Unveils 'Get Some' Condom Wrapper
POSTED: 1:47 pm EST February 13, 2008 UPDATED: 9:10 am EST February 14, 2008 NEW YORK -- The official New York City condom has a different look and a sexy new slogan: New Yorkers are being encouraged to "get some" on Valentine's Day.
Street teams will be handing out the free condoms at busy hubs around the city on Thursday, including Times Square, Wall Street and near City Hall.
And an ad campaign on television, radio and subways and buses will soon begin, featuring the "Get some" catchphrase.
"We want to give away as many condoms as people will use because we're trying to make New York City an even safer place to have sex, and this is a powerful way to do it," said Monica Sweeney, the Health Department's assistant commissioner for HIV prevention and control.
The city has made free condoms available for years, but last year revamped the package with a distinct look to encourage usage.
The first design was a black wrapper stamped with the letters "NYC CONDOM" in the same font and bright colors used on city subway maps and signs.
Since it was launched a year ago, the Health Department has handed out more than 36 million condoms, or an average of 3 million each month.
Before the condom wrapper was redesigned, the city typically gave away 1.5 million condoms monthly.
(Excerpt) Read more at wnbc.com ...
is the city responsible when they fail?
“New York City an even safer place to have sex”
Someone needs to talk to NYC about proper goal setting.
Hey; its New Yooork, after all.
The taxpayers are always getting screwed. At least the city is offering condoms this time.
I thought liberals wanted government to “stay out of the bedroom”?
before these, it was red lifestyles condoms.
they are given away at homeless shelters, soup kitchens, court, medical facilities. we literally have to throw out piles of these things because everyone stocks up on them.
doesn't seem like they actually USE them, but they find a lot of places to shove them (pun intended).
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.