FCC’s Great Idea Catches Fire – Literally
Posted on 12. Nov, 2008 by Redneck Genius in Famous for DC, Front Page, Local, Politics
Leave it up to the federal government to find creative ways to “use” our money. Their latest stroke of brilliance, let the FCC sponsor a NASCAR race car.
Hoping to rev up awareness for the transition to digital TV, the Federal Communications Commission is putting up $350,000 for a three-race sponsorship deal with NASCAR team No. 38. [start your engines]
So how is the FCC car doing? Terribly.
In two races thus far, the FCC-sponsored car has crashed, leaving it sidelined and impossible for any spectators to read the advertising on the car- Which was the entire point of this high-priced exercise.
“It’s the leading spectator sport in the country. That is a great opportunity to get the word out about the transition,” said FCC spokeswoman Mary Diamond.
And just when you thought this story couldn’t get any more ridiculous, it does. This past weekend, the FCC car not only crashed, but also caught on fire.
Enjoy the video and the irony.
“Regulation’s racin!“
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KevBone
12. Nov, 2008
Watched the race and the car catch on fire. Too funny.
WTF?
12. Nov, 2008
Got to hand it to them. A very creative way to light $350,000 on fire.