I'm posting the punchline for 'This Modern World'. I'd usually just link to it, but Salon made me page through 4 pages of Cadillac ads before I could look at it. Which is really ironic.
"...and how better to show our support for our troops-- than to flaunt our addiction to the substance for which they'll soon be dying?
Couple in Hummer to troops: Check it out, guys! We've got a Hummer-- just like you! And it only gets eight miles to the gallon! Your sacrifices won't be in vain!"
Ouch. It sucks to be an American in some ways.
"...and how better to show our support for our troops-- than to flaunt our addiction to the substance for which they'll soon be dying?
Couple in Hummer to troops: Check it out, guys! We've got a Hummer-- just like you! And it only gets eight miles to the gallon! Your sacrifices won't be in vain!"
Ouch. It sucks to be an American in some ways.