Posted on 12/26/2005 8:51:59 AM PST by 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.
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these are funny slogans
New Jersey ping!
The other 60% tastes like chicken.
"Whadda youse lookin' at?"
New Joisey: "Come Get A Headlock From The Armpit Of America"
I was visiting a friend in Islin, NJ in the late 80's. As we were going down the Garden State Pkwy one day passing an industrial petroleum site, he pointed to a tall stack with a HUGH flame pouring out of it, and said, "See that? ... That's the Jersey state flag!"
What happens in New Jersey is what nobody gives a crap about.
What happens in New Jersey better get cleaned up soon.
New Jersey: A place where every few miles you will find a man with his hands out.
Hey....careful with the insult.
What state you from..
"New Jersey has a history of politicians who have been poor and basically honest, who have gone far by overcoming those initial disadvantages."
Wouldn't fit on any bumper sticker I know of, though.
New Jersey: We hate living here too!
New Jersey: Leave the gun.....take the cannolis.
Pretty good! And I grew up there!
Gee....I meant it as a compliment.
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