in memory of billy jo bubba bob…
When I die…please do not place a “in memoriam” in the back window of an F-150…especially with a nick name like “Big Poppa” or “Pappy”. I hope this is just a fad in the south. It’s just creepy in my eyes. I really don’t want that. Also, what does it do to the resale value? What if your name is “Pappy”. Would you want to drive around a truck with your name and a death date on it?
Also, if, God forbid, I die in a roadside accident, don’t put a cross on the side of “Peachtree Ave” with my picture and a bunch of flowers. It’s really the picture that gets me. It’s just odd and, again, creepy. And, I don’t take a flattering picture, so people will have to remember me with that goofy photo pose I always do. And, it only gives dogs one more chance to piss on me.
Maybe this is morbid. I just want to comment on how incredibly non respective this seems to me. I know we all mourn in our own ways, and show respect to our loved ones in very personnel strides towards healing, but I think this “tomb stoning” your vehicle is a step too far. I also think that placing a photo/cross/memorial on the side of a high way is wrong. Both of these, while maybe well meaning in spirit, is the wrong place to grieve. Grieve privately. Grieve in proper places. And grieve without pulling me and everyone else you cut off on the parkway into it. AND…put out the cigarette, buckle in your toddler, and get you POS truck tuned up. Billy Bubba Beau Bob would rest better.
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:41 pm
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