I could never figure out the rationale of those Baby on Board yellow square signs you see in some car windows. Ok, so you have a baby on board. So ? Should i drive any differently because of your sign? Ok, so you have precious cargo aboard. Mine doesn't?
Don't get me wrong people, I love babies but I see no purpose or rationale in those dumb signs. What? You're saying that it means drive safely Kit, after all there's a baby on board! Ok, we'll ya but shouldn't I be driving safely anyways and at all times?
Kit

The other day I was cut off in traffic (while towing a heavy load on a trailer) by a moron driving with the "precious cargo" sticker thingy in the back window... I wanted to punch them in the face.

Yes, they're saying the lives in their car are more valuable than the lives in your car - so be careful around them.

Do it for the children. Because some people think others will not act properly without considering God or children.

[This message has been edited by FriendGregory (edited 05-18-2013).]

The original signs started as a way of saying that there was a baby in the car in the event of an accident and emergency crews weren't immediately able to see the baby. If the parent(s) are unconscious or dead, and there was a baby somehow hidden in the wreckage, it was there to notify the emergency workers. Then everyone started copying it.

------------------
Whade' "Darkwing" Duck
Fieroless (11/18/12)

Thanks for all the replies. Now I'm kind of curious if that is the primary reason why people buy them & put them up. (For accidents/ emergency personnel assistance , etc) (if what WadeDuck said is true) Next time I see a car with it I will attempt to ask them for what reason they bought one and report back to ya'all.

[This message has been edited by Kitskaboodle (edited 05-18-2013).]

quote Originally posted by whadeduck: The original signs started as a way of saying that there was a baby in the car in the event of an accident and emergency crews weren't immediately able to see the baby. If the parent(s) are unconscious or dead, and there was a baby somehow hidden in the wreckage, it was there to notify the emergency workers. Then everyone started copying it.

Kinda' like getting a "Hard Rock Café - Las Vegas" teeshirt at a Salvation Army in Bumfugg, Virginia!

quote Originally posted by Boondawg: Kinda' like getting a "Hard Rock Café - Las Vegas" teeshirt at a Salvation Army in Bumfugg, Virginia!

well I collect hardrock shirts farther away the better

and yes the stickers were for first responders originally

Seems like a minor thing to get twisted over.

I am not surprised that those were originally intended for First Responders but, I gotta be honest, when we had our first, we bought one and put it up just so the new mom and dad could brag a little. We had figured out how to procreate.

------------------
Ron
Sadly, it appears that in these days, the definition of an honest politician is one that, once bought, STAYS bought...

Kinda like the trucks you see with a little sign on the back that just says:
Fish.
Ok--so? Am I supposed to stay back a few car lengths so I don't smell it and start thinking I'm in a brothel?
Or the tiny trailer going down the road with the sign:
Show dogs.
Kinda hard for me to drive while I stick my feet out the window so they can see 'em.

Oh well--Gallagher had it right:

quote Originally posted by blackrams: I am not surprised that those were originally intended for First Responders but, I gotta be honest, when we had our first, we bought one and put it up just so the new mom and dad could brag a little. We had figured out how to procreate.

What's it like?

quote Originally posted by TK: What's it like?

They gots this place called a lyberry, yous can read all about it there.

Purty sure that gots piktures to.
------------------
Ron
Sadly, it appears that in these days, the definition of an honest politician is one that, once bought, STAYS bought...

[This message has been edited by blackrams (edited 05-18-2013).]

quote Originally posted by blackrams: They gots this place called a lyberry, yous can read all about it there. Purty sure that gots piktures to.

Ok. Lyberry. I dun hurd about it once!

[This message has been edited by TK (edited 05-18-2013).]

I thought that dumbass fad had died out about 20 years ago. Please, dear God, don't tell me it's back.
Next, you'll see "Ex wife in trunk" and a few dozen other, equally inane, variants.

I dunno, those signs are kinda old...When I used to see them, I figured it meant - "Hey, I'm not going to speed".
reminds me of the garfields + suction cups...

But yeah, when you see one of them driving like a dumbass, it can get you hot and bothered

I kinda ignore them now. What I DO wanna do is mess with some of those "happy family" stick figure groupings I see. (rear window vinyl decals) Maybe change out a few of them for gravestones, maybe have the others bent over them, mourning them. Maybe have their dog chomping on one of their legs... Maybe change 'em all up where a bunch of zombies are chasing/eating them.
all in good fun, of course. For laughs. Like giving a infant-sized casket at a bridal shower... "Just in case she needs it..."

what? What are you looking at me like that for?


I think it would be hysterical to mess with those. They tick me off almost as much as the "my kid is on the honor role" or "my student was student of the month..."
bla bla bla

"My kid beat the snot out of your honor roll son"

quote Originally posted by Raydar: I thought that dumbass fad had died out about 20 years ago. Please, dear God, don't tell me it's back. Next, you'll see "Ex wife in trunk" and a few dozen other, equally inane, variants.

I seem to recall it being a big thing back in the mid-80's. All the mini-van driving soccer moms had one. I had (for some unknown reason) a Garfield with suction cups on my side window and maybe even a pair of fuzzy dice too. Not sure what I was thinking there.

quote Originally posted by whadeduck: The original signs started as a way of saying that there was a baby in the car in the event of an accident and emergency crews weren't immediately able to see the baby. If the parent(s) are unconscious or dead, and there was a baby somehow hidden in the wreckage, it was there to notify the emergency workers. Then everyone started copying it.

Same thing I heard years ago.

I agree now it just means they want special favors because they have a baby. So they want a reward from you for doing the same thing cats, dogs and rabbits do.

quote Originally posted by mrfiero: I seem to recall it being a big thing back in the mid-80's. All the mini-van driving soccer moms had one.

That's what I was thinking too. 1986 or so. I haven't seen one in many years.

I think the fad died when all the spoofs appeared - "Pit Bull on Board", "Open Liquor on Board", "Firearms on Board", "Mother-In-Law in Trunk", etc. I had a friend whose last name was Hacker; he found one that said "Hacker on Board", with a little illustration of a computer. At least it was accurate.

Longtime Chicago radio morning guy Jonathan Brandmeier did a segment on the signs way back during the height of the craze. There were people calling in - mothers, mostly - claiming the signs were supposed to remind other motorists to keep back a safe distance, don't tailgate, etc, to help keep the baby safe. "I don't want you people driving like a madman when my little Timmy is in the car!" If the sign's real purpose was to notify first responders, these mothers were unaware of it. Then there were some callers wanted to remind people take the signs down when the baby isn't in the car so they can drive pedal to the metal around them. It was comedy gold.

I think it is more of a warning for those of us around that vehicle with the baby on board sign.

You know they have a kid or kids in the vehicle and you better watch out for quick lane changes because the parent driving is turning around to yell at his or her precious cargo to stop that or they are going to turn the car around and go home.

Remember that when you were arguing with your siblings and they did that to you.

Steve

------------------
Technology is great when it works,
and one big pain in the ass when it doesn't



Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.

quote Originally posted by 84fiero123: You know they have a kid or kids in the vehicle and you better watch out for quick lane changes because the parent driving is turning around to yell at his or her precious cargo to stop that or they are going to turn the car around and go home.

LOL I never thought of that! Its like a "Distracted Driver on Board" sign!

quote Originally posted by css9450: LOL I never thought of that! Its like a "Distracted Driver on Board" sign!

You my friend don't have kids, or never was a kid yourself and said or got that line from your parents on a road trip to anywhere.

I know I did.

Steve

------------------
Technology is great when it works,
and one big pain in the ass when it doesn't



Detroit iron rules all the rest are just toys.

Here's what 'the be sharps' have to say about it:

quote Originally posted by Raydar: I thought that dumbass fad had died out about 20 years ago. Please, dear God, don't tell me it's back. Next, you'll see "Ex wife in trunk" and a few dozen other, equally inane, variants.

the harbormaster at my old marina had one that said "sailor on broad" That was a long time ago too.

We all should have one that says "May burst into flames".

------------------

quote Originally posted by deceler8: We all should have one that says "May burst into flames".

Keep it simple...

quote Originally posted by TheDigitalAlchemist: I dunno, those signs are kinda old...When I used to see them, I figured it meant - "Hey, I'm not going to speed". reminds me of the garfields + suction cups... But yeah, when you see one of them driving like a dumbass, it can get you hot and bothered I kinda ignore them now. What I DO wanna do is mess with some of those "happy family" stick figure groupings I see. (rear window vinyl decals) Maybe change out a few of them for gravestones, maybe have the others bent over them, mourning them. Maybe have their dog chomping on one of their legs... Maybe change 'em all up where a bunch of zombies are chasing/eating them. all in good fun, of course. For laughs. Like giving a infant-sized casket at a bridal shower... "Just in case she needs it..." what? What are you looking at me like that for? I think it would be hysterical to mess with those. They tick me off almost as much as the "my kid is on the honor role" or "my student was student of the month..." bla bla bla

[This message has been edited by Rallaster (edited 05-19-2013).]

I try to swing a wide path around those cars that have "In case of Rapture" bumper stickers on them.

I figure if you're THAT much in a rush to get to Heaven, you don't really give a good damn HOW you drive.

(and....no....they aren't all Oasis or Radiohead fans.)

[This message has been edited by Doni Hagan (edited 05-20-2013).]

quote Originally posted by Rallaster:

Ha!

I just figured it was an "I expect to drive like an a-hole, and to do so with impunity on account of my novelty sign!" type of thing

quote Originally posted by TheDigitalAlchemist: What I DO wanna do is mess with some of those "happy family" stick figure groupings I see. (rear window vinyl decals) I think it would be hysterical to mess with those.

One where the family line-up being that of freshly turned zombies with the father shot-gunning them....

quote Originally posted by Kitskaboodle: I love babies but I see no purpose or rationale in those dumb signs. Kit

I love babies too.....Medium-well with lots of hot sauce and a side of baked potato with sour cream.

Now that's funny stiff right there. I don't care who you are.
Reminds me of a bumper sticker I saw.... "Don't get me wrong, I love cats. They taste just like chicken"

[This message has been edited by Kitskaboodle (edited 05-20-2013).]