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Re: Chaquita Chick Busted?!
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #136322 by Angel and Demon
Oct 1, 2007 4:53am
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On top of everything else, the working conditions for both Dole and Chiquita employees are truly abysmal. In my Intro to International Relations course I show a film called "Life and Debt" that touches on this issue (though the film is actually about Jamaica). One student gave up bananas entirely after I showed it one semester.


allemeyn---you bring up some great points. My reaction came off the heels of a combination of having an extremely enlightening discussion with a reporter friend of mine and another friend--who were all were elected officials at one time. It is disgusting in the US how very often people "cave" to corrupt activities when they are IN positions of varying power to make a difference--instead of benefitting from payoffs and more. None of the 3 of us caved. It was extremely difficult to stand up to the threats and we all paid a price---and so did some of our children at times--but we all stood strong. It is frustrating when others not only cave but then actively engage and then benefit---sometimes greatly.

It also comes on the heels of having son who is a combat soldier fighting in Afghanistan where the same thing is going on with different crops---but it all leads to funding terrorism. Knowing weapons used to fire upon our troops and our nation one way or another is funded in these ways is a hard pill to swallow. American troops and NATO forces are trying to help educate these farmers about alternative crops---but none compare to the revenue the poppy crop provides to them---IF the Taliban doesn't intercede.... The living conditions of these farmers are horrendous. I worry about my son and our soldiers getting through these long and extended depoyments---yet they get to come home eventually (God willing!!) while the farmers are other citizens are stuck.

Having said all of that, you are 100% correct that these countries have all but hopeless situations. I do sincerely agree. My background is business and took a similar course in my undergrad days. It was one of the best courses. Thanks for bringing that perspective back into focus for me. What a conflicted situation---

Anyone know what that sticker is all about???

TT
Re: Chaquita Chick Busted?!
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #136359 by Trailtracker
Oct 1, 2007 5:39am
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Quote Anyone know what that sticker is all about???


Nope.... not me.... But a funny situation... A couple of weeks ago, I had a sticker from something that I can't remember and needed to put it somewhere. Being funny with DrWatson in the truck, I stuck it on my forehead. That was okay. But, I had forgotten about it being there and we went to a McDonald's and ordered through the drive thru. The cashier kept looking at me like I was a lunitic and I couldn't figure out why. After I turned to the Dr and said what's up with that, she busted a gut laughing at me..... Then it dawned on me what the hub-bub was all about..... Duuuuuhhhhh!!!! Then I had to laugh at myself from the look that cashier gave me... It was one to remember....
Re: Chaquita Chick Busted?!
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #136373 by VanMan
Oct 1, 2007 5:57am
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That's funny VanMan!

That Chaguita slogan has been around for a long time or else has been dusted off and reissued. I had a boyfriend when I was 17 that would be funny and put the stickers on his forehead and walk around campus. I always just thought it was one of those old sloagans that they've used forever. Ah, my brain just went blank fishing for examples. But you know, like "Leave the driving to us" or "Look for the union label" or "We'll leave the light on for you."

Was it Charo that was in the ads when she peeled herself out of the banana? That would be a stamp in itself to capture the imagination of the heretowith yet carved next in collection of SW. Lot of words to try avoiding saying 'pimp." Coochie, coochie.

As far as Roadside America type stamps, like the giant ball of twine or the worlds tallest bottle of ketchup. I can't wait to see what people decide to do!
Re: Chaquita Chick Busted?!
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #136377 by mowizliz
Oct 1, 2007 6:46am
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Van Man---I agree with mowizliz---that is hilarious!! LOL Thanks for being brave enough to share with us! =) I therefore dedicate my banana sticker to you!! =)

mowizliz---I had no idea this was an old Chiquita campaign?! I don't even really get the point of it??? It actually comes dangerously close to that goofy Head On commercial?! Did I say that out loud??
Re: Chaquita Chick Busted?!
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #136388 by Trailtracker
Oct 1, 2007 6:53am
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Apply directly to the forehead!

Call and response, baybee. Call and response. Does anyone actually want to admit trying the stuff? Hmmm, it didn't do much for me. Even after applying directly to the forehead.
Re: Chaquita Chick Busted?!
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #136390 by mowizliz
Oct 1, 2007 9:26am
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Maybe the Chaquita sticker is supposed to be applied directly to the forehead FIRST! lol

We may have TWO letterboxes here---what do you think?! =P

THAT whole campaign has to make me wonder if the same folks who came up with the pet rocks have resurfaced with the "apply directly to the forehead" one! "Now guess what we're getting consumers to do?!"

I swear you are one hilarious chick, mowizliz!! =)
Re: Chaquita Chick Busted?!
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #136388 by Trailtracker
Oct 2, 2007 5:33am
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Actually, there are several different sayings on the stickers. We spend a fair amount of time selecting the ones we like best when buying bananas. Heinz ketchup aslo does thsi periodically, esp. during summer cookout season.

I think the point is to make yuou smile.

I love to select food that reflects my mood :)

Mama Stork
Re: Chaquita Chick Busted?!
Board: State: Ohio
Reply to: #136802 by Mama Stork
Oct 2, 2007 5:59am
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Mama Stork---I had forgotten about all of the different sayings I used to choose from when I was a kid!! =) You are so right---!
TT