Jump to content

$17M of NY Tax Dollars at Work?


Waffles

Recommended Posts

I really can't tell if this is satire or a hoax or something of that sort since I had difficulties independently verifying this story on another credible news source, and because my state government is completely incapable of surprising me with its stupidity and incompetence and satire has lapped reality several times in Albany already. But apparently...

ilnystakt2c385_432836a.gif+ $17,000,000 =

parks385_432837a.gifiheartsnowtm_1_385_432835a.gif

Full article here.

Money quote:

It?s pretty brave of us to change a logo that?s been around for 31 years.

Brave isn't quite the word I was looking for at $17M. And, yes, I understand the $17M is for a larger branding/marketing initiative. I just think it's stupid to muck up a logo that succeeds on its simplicity with detail, and not worth whatever portion of that budget went to branding.

EDIT: Sigh. I guess it's real. Here's the press release from the Governor's office, in May. Wonder why this didn't get more press at the time...at least an outraged headline from the Post or something. Cue the "blind governor" jokes...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I offered to do the job for $12MM. I guess it's who you know.

Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017     /////      Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008

Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005  🙃

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use.