N.J. Rejects Joke Slogans

The Washington Times ^ | 26 December 2005 | Reuters

[COBOL2Java]

New Jersey, trying to overcome its reputation for corruption, traffic and toxic waste dumps, has rejected dozens of sardonic and sarcastic entries in a contest for a new tourist slogan.

A list of five possible slogans released last week leaves out "New Jersey: We can always use another relative on the payroll," and "Come to New Jersey: It's not as bad as it smells."

Voters get to pick the winner in the competition launched after acting Gov. Richard J. Codey threw out "New Jersey: We'll Win You Over."

"It makes me think of when I was young and single and asked a girl out," Mr. Codey said of that slogan, created by a consultant who was paid $260,000. "She turned me down. I said "Give me a chance, I'll win you over."

Nearly 7,800 entries were submitted to promote a state not widely known for its pristine countryside and sun-soaked beaches.

[Revolting cat!]

New Jersey: Home of concrete shoes!

[Coleus]

yea, you're right, NJ is the 3rd state elected to the union.
anyway, as 4th in size we still kick butt in farming even though we are the first urban state.

[calljack]

She said "Kiss me where it stinks"
So I took her to New Jersey.
WHAT??

[thefactor]

New Jersey: Cheap beer and easy women.

New Jersey: We account for 62% of the nations Drakar Noir sales.

New Jersey: Where hairspray still reigns supreme.

New Jersey: Find Hoffa, win a trip to New York.