Sexy cucumber billboard upsets Dallas-area residents

purplekat93, anonymous:

Why couldn't they have just put up the names of the stores and left it at that. Oh yeah some babtist would have yelled about that too. Its alittle out there I must say but hey it got everyones attention didn't it. Tongue in cheek its kind of funny. And like it or not true.

SJsongs, anonymous:

I live in Desoto, and have been a Sara's customer a few times. However 'tongue in cheek' it may be, I find the sign (which I see every day) distasteful. The suggestiveness of using vegetables for sexual satisfaction is one more step in the erosion of our moral foundation.

I do not have a problem with having the store where it is, nor with what it sells. The problem is in making it 'funny' and a possible subject for in-car conversation.

Think about it: How many of you WHO HAVE CHILDREN really want to have a conversation about the meaning of this sign with your inquisitive 8 year old? (Those of you who do not have children may not understand...)

The pic at the top of this page is NOT the sign, by the way. You can see the sign on the Northbound side of the I-35E access road between Parkerville and Beltline Rd.

SJsongs, anonymous:

Pavel Lishin: This has nothing to do with "discussing sex" Bozo. Or do YOU have sex with vegetables? Please elaborate. Having a curious prepubescent ask for an explanation of this ridiculous advertisement is not something that any parent worth their salt would look forward to.

"Honey, some people can't be content with normal sexual activity between a husband and wife. They resort to using foodstuff to satisfy their sexual hunger. Anything that's long and can fit in a hole is fair game."

"Spaghetti?"

"No honey, but that's a good guess. Try again..."

Ughhhhhh..... Get a frikkin life!!!

carissajaded, anonymous:

I think it's pretty clever. Distasteful, perhaps... but come'on. It's better than posting a pic of a dog and a jar of peanut butter or something...

RobertB, anonymous:

The billboard -- which can also be found in the middle of nowhere, on US 175 south of the Kaufman Sara's Secrets location -- is funny. Even if it's a little bit embarrassing when your kids ask why you're laughing.

But in any case, it's FAR less disturbing than any typical Morning Drive radio show. And trust me, even if you and your kids are listening to KEOM, KERA, or KLTY, their friends are bringing the latest from KEGL & co to school. Perhaps a discussion of vegetables might provide a healthy counterpoint.

Terrillwb, anonymous:

Possibly distasteful, and probably awkward, but the problem really is this if a real parent has found out that MIDDLE SCHOOL is the new high school for exposure to sex, drugs, and alternative lifestyles.... Then you really missed the boat when your pre-teen asked a responsible adult to educate her and her friends on YOUR value and Moral perspective on this issue. Not the optimal situation, but realistcally little Johnny will not hesitate to share his views, and money for Cheese has a new meaning in case you haven't heard.

PowerOn, anonymous:

Why mother take seriously? If child don't understand and adult does. Leave that way it is. That's why it target well to attitude.

OEsophagus, anonymous:

Pumpkins are fun.

Clay213, anonymous:

'Blake said the billboard demeans the Christian values she teaches her children. She wants to billboard removed.'

How stupid can DFW get? This woman needs to wake up and realize she doesn't like in the middle f'ing ages.

And I'd MAYBE understand a little bit if she were complaining about the graphic ads that are all over Dallas. Or her daughters were little kids.. but four TEENAGERS?

Get a grip lady. Maybe even grip a vegetable. Preferably a vegetable with a condom on it to prevent you bringing any additional ignorant progeny into the area.

Paul Riddell, anonymous:

For some reason, I'm reminded of the Veggie Tales parody in the old Comedy Central series "Drawn Together", particularly for the singalong:

"God is watching everything you do, When you get undressed or take a shower, When you touch yourself for hour after hour..."

jarvisg, anonymous:

To quote Bugs Bunny: "Whattamaroon!" The June Cleaver clone in the car with four teens (primly on their way to church, no less) is kidding herself if she thinks her little dearies aren't hearing and seeing worse every day in school, at the bus stop,and on the street. They're more sophisticated than they let on with parents around. De Nile is de big river in Africa. Engage your kids, for crying out loud. Any parent who allows the street to educate their kids because of their own discomfort with sexuality is setting them up for huge pitfalls. It ain't 1955 any more, sunshine!

forestrj, anonymous:

Personally I don't find it anything other that funny, Morality varies from person to person. I may find it morally reprehensible for people to stand on street corners hand out theological materials. At which point I would be called an atheist or I am being antisemitic and I hate God. The point is, it is a harmless tongue in cheek reference to something that we know (as adults) that happens from time to time. I am just not so backward to find it repulsive in any sense of the word. Sex is a marvelous thing. It is a great stress reliever, an awesome way to spend a weekend and great cardio. The problem with the add is not the add, but the backward thinking of puritanical zealots that think their way is the true and righteous way to eternal bliss... Nothing is dirty or filthy about the human body, it is an amazing creations. Any Christian, Muslim, Jew, Catholic and so on (or other theological dogma) which thinks the human body is something to be ashamed of, is ashamed of their God or Deity, and the great works they have done or do,

Forest R Johnson Irving, TX

applejax13, anonymous:

It is directed at adults, and that is why the adult is the only one that gets it. If some teenage kid gets it then they already know and there is nothing to discuss. If the kid is too young to get it that was intended and how you censor your kids is up to you. At least we are not to the point of just putting a picture of a sex toy up and them asking "What's that for?!" I understand not wanting to talk about cucumber defilement but maybe just tell them they are too young to understand and it's for grown ups?

SexToyRick, anonymous:

Cucumbers are Sexy Looking :)

bluewater2145, anonymous:

I drive to Arkansas often for work and every time I pass this I can't stop laughing.Distasteful,I think not,Hilarious,clever absolutely.Anyone who is offended is more than likely guilty,and you might want to rethink what you are all about!

Bri from central Texas