Something Intersting on an ad map

Started by roadman65, October 12, 2026, 04:29:56 PM

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roadman65

October 12, 2026, 04:29:56 PM  
I just saw some advertiser on a Weather map for Hurricane Isasasis printed the Gulf of Mexico as " The Gulf." 

Instead of copying Google Maps with what they call it now since the Pen, they just say " The Gulf" to not get controversial.

Well that's one way to not be a prick, I must admit.
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TheHighwayMan3561

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October 12, 2026, 04:53:07 PM  
"The Gulf" shortening has been a common colloquial for eons. There's nothing politically punchy, revelatory, or news breaking about it.
I drive a dull, common car. I eat at restaurants you likely have in your area. I have a job that gives me unexciting amounts of money,

I am still the least interesting man in the world.

kphoger

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October 12, 2026, 04:59:23 PM  
Quote from: TheHighwayMan3561 on October 12, 2026, 04:53:07 PM"The Gulf" shortening has been a common colloquial for eons. There's nothing politically punchy, revelatory, or news breaking about it.

I've never seen it on a map before.
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Male pronouns, please.

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