Taco Bell/ Mayor announce "official menu" of Mayors Challenge

[jbrown84]

Yeah I spent 5 minutes trying to figure out the point of the way they spelled "liek" and I still have no idea...

[metro]

dude, they obviously mispelt it on purpose to get your attention, and it's working. But I don't like it, it definitely doesn't help shed the uneducated, redneck image of our state. Nice image "Our mayor at Taco Bell and he can't spell".

[jbrown84]

Yeah I can't figure out what it could be besides, "look, Oklahomans can't spell."

[metro]

Same thing with the Cows saying to "Eat More Chikin" at Chic Fil A

[jbrown84]

That's a bit different. That's cows that can't spell. It makes sense, and it's humorous. This does not make sense unless they are trying to insenuate that mayor Cornett can't spell.

[Kerry]

Bottom line is they need to spell it correctly.

[Blazerfan11]

Oh c'mon Kerry. Marketers know their business and I think this is fun!

[bornhere]

The question here is does the mayor know his business?

You can tell we're a Big League City... our mayor flogs tacos.

[Kerry]

In a society where basic spelling, grammar, math, civic responsibility, and economic knowledge are lacking to the degree that ours is, I don't think we should be spelling anything incorrectly on purpose. I cringe when I see ESPN2 not capitalizing proper nouns and to try and use the argument that it ok to misspell word on purpose just to sell a few tacos to illiterate kids is pretty disgusting.

[Joe Kimball]

I find it mildly appropriate to note here that Oklahoma City tops Forbes' list of American cities with residents that buy the most junk food per capita.

America's Junk Food-Obsessed Cities - Forbes.com

[Blazerfan11]

Illiterate kids buying a few tacos are destroying America, tonight on FOX!

In a society where basic spelling, grammar, math, civic responsibility, and economic knowledge are lacking to the degree that ours is, I don't think we should be spelling anything incorrectly on purpose. I cringe when I see ESPN2 not capitalizing proper nouns and to try and use the argument that it ok to misspell word on purpose just to sell a few tacos to illiterate kids is pretty disgusting.

[Kerry]

Illiterate kids buying a few tacos are making America great, tonight on CNN!

It is nice to see that you don't have any opposition to poor spelling though.

[bornhere]

I'd like to hear a nutritionist or dietitian weigh in on the value of tacos in a weight-loss regimen.

[metro]

"MayUr Coronet lieks takos", proposes $100Million subsidy to build Tako Belle Dome.

[Blazerfan11]

I do. I just don't enjoy questioning the 1/3 a trillion/yr industry of marketing in America. Not a battle I am up for!

Illiterate kids buying a few tacos are making America great, tonight on CNN!

It is nice to see that you don't have any opposition to poor spelling though.

[kevinpate]

there's an ad, folks are talking about it, even debating it.

Somewhere, someone is getting a bonus on that campaign, and s/he appreciates you.

[Blazerfan11]

got that right!

there's an ad, folks are talking about it, even debating it.

Somewhere, someone is getting a bonus on that campaign, and s/he appreciates you.

[Karried]

liek:

an intentional spelling mistake of like, often used in online chatrooms, forums, etc.

Used online where "like" would be used in normal conversation where it's not needed. It makes little or no difference to the meaning of the sentence.

"I know liek!"
"OMG Liek Hi!"
"You're liek totally wrong!"



Teen slang... btw, parents, if you ever find a word or phrase that makes no sense on your kids chats or Myspace .. ie 420 - Google it.

420 = Marijuana

My friend learned this the hard way. Sneaky little monsters.

[Blazerfan11]

It's all coming into focus now!

These guys know what they are doing!!!!
you always see those guys at the game with the
varient of the mastercard "priceless!" sign...it makes
you think of mastercard...its a whole psycological game they play

[limitedvista]

Is it just me or does entrusting Taco Bell with your health and nutrition feel a bit like putting crack dealers in charge of the D.A.R.E. campaign?

[flintysooner]

Have you not seen the movie Demolition Man?

[Pete]

Many studies have shown that consistent exercise is the only way to keep weight off if you manage to lose it.

Americans are very 'busy' but 99% of what they do is not real exercise. It's running around in the car, working too much, sitting in front of the tube, and lots and lots of eating out. Think about how much you eat out now compared to when you were a kid. The difference is staggering.

Also, portions have become absurd. You can really eat anything you want if you control your portions (about 1/3 or 1/4 of what you are typically served) and get regular exercise.

[Blazerfan11]

[Blazerfan11]

odd one on sw 44th

[bornhere]

That's not so odd. I'm sure the mayor uses 'lol' all the time.