"Hoodies for Hobos" Turns Homeless Into Walking Banner Ads

Vocattiv ^ | 10 Apr 2014 | Shane Dixon Kavanaugh

[shove_it]

"I will post a pic of every new bum we spruce up," promises the Seattle arcade owner behind the "feel-good" giveaway. "If it also encourages people to go play pinball and get drunk—all the better" . The owner of Add-a-Ball Amusements, a Seattle bar and arcade, has come up with what he’s pretty sure is a foolproof plan: Turn homeless people into walking advertisements by offering them free sweatshirts.

The entertainment venue launched its “Hoodies for Hobos” campaign at the end of March, promising to use the profits from all in-store T-shirt and apparel sales to outfit the city’s street people “with some fresh gear.”

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[shove_it]

Just wait 'til The Won hears about this fabulous jobs program.

[SampleMan]

Perfect placement for Obamacare ads.

[Gay State Conservative]

Yup,I'm sure to patronize a particular pizza joint on the recommendation of some schizophrenic junkie.

[andyk]

I have one question. Is that a chick hobo with a cigar?

[andyk]

Yup,I'm sure to patronize a particular pizza joint on the recommendation of some schizophrenic junkie.

Ow, my sides hurt!

[BitWielder1]

First I thought that's negative advertisement but then I realize that's how most TV stations make their money.
So why not?

[shove_it]

I was hoping for an answer to that question too.

[Constitution Day]

I can’t decide if this is brilliant marketing or insane marketing. I love it.

[Red Badger]

Old idea, new version..................

[Carthego delenda est]

“I have one question. Is that a chick hobo with a cigar?”

No, somebody just forgot to push the dipstick all the way back in.

[Lazamataz]

I have one question. Is that a chick hobo with a cigar?

Because if it is, I'd hit it.

[TexasCajun]

Don't confuse your Hobo's with your Bums & Tramps:

A hobo is a migratory worker or homeless vagabond—especially one who is penniless. The term originated in the Western—probably Northwestern—United States around 1890.[1] Unlike "tramps"—who work only when they are forced to, and "bums"—who do not work at all, "hobos" are itinerant workers.[1][2]

Hummm, which category do the alcoholics & drug addicts belong?

[tumblindice]

Girl hobo: “I think I’m gonna give up ceegars. I don’t think they’re doin’ me any good.”

Male hobo: “Wreckin’ yer health?”

Yeah, I almost got run over twice today pickin’ ‘em up.”

[Minutemen]

Exactly what is happening in my small town, and
city government cannot figure out why bums from all over the
country are pouring in to get “free stuff”:
Tents
Sleeping bags
Dog food...yes, every bum’s gotta have a couple dogs...
City won’t put them to work cuttin weeds or collecting trash!

[rjsimmon]

Old idea, new version..................

Notice the difference in the mode of dress and what is being advertised.

[onedoug]

In at #11. You’re slipping.

[GOPJ]

Yup,I'm sure to patronize a particular pizza joint on the recommendation of some schizophrenic junkie.

LOL - great comment Gay State...

[JoeProBono]

[Lazamataz]

She’s gorgeous.

[Resolute Conservative]

... but don’t try and give the homeless muffin stumps or tie them to a rickshaw lest Rebecca DeMornay will be upset.