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Rinkydink

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Looks like Harley is going to have more North American competition:

At a press conference late Wednesday, the CEO of Johnson Marine, makers of Johnson outboard marine engines and other recreational equipment, unveiled a new line of heavyweight cruiser style motorcycles designed to compete head to head with industry leader Harley-Davidson.

Peter Long, Johnson brands marketing manager said, "We have studied the market and determined that Harley, while highly successful, has narrowly missed the mark when targeting motorcycle buyers". Long added, "We, at Johnson, are convinced our product hits the target dead center and promises to draw sales away from Harley-Davidson in a way no other motorcycle has been able to accomplish".

The new line of bikes, marketed under the name 'Big Johnson Motorcycles', will, according to Long, deliver what Harley has only promised. "Our research show that this, "Big Johnson" is what Harley buyers are really after".

At the unveiling of the new line Monday, several current Harley owners agreed. "When I bought my Harley, what I really needed was a Big Johnson", said one Harley owner." But I see now that riding a Harley is no replacement for having a Big Johnson."

Manager Long also said that his company would follow the lead of Harley-Davidson and cash in on a huge market for non motorcycle related products. "We realize that not every guy can have a Big Johnson", said Long, "But image is very important to people. If they don't have a Big Johnson, they at least want to project the image of having one."

Asked if he anticipated Big Johnson's showing up in the hands of Harley owners, Long said it was unlikely. "I just don't see the need to have a Harley if you have a Big Johnson", he said. "And I can't imagine someone who spends all their resources to acquire a Harley having a Big Johnson. I think it boils down to this - You either have a Harley, or you have a Big Johnson, but you are not likely to have both. "Given the choice", said Long. " I think most guys will opt for the Big Johnson".

Another force driving sales for the company will come from women. A survey of the wives and girlfriends of nearly 1,000 potential motorcycle buyers indicates less than 5% would approve of their partner spending $15,000 on a Harley Davidson. But, when asked if they would be willing to pay the same amount of money to get their partner a Big Johnson, nearly 4 out 5 thought that would be money well spent.

One female present at the product unveiling was quoted as saying, "There is no way I will let Lonnie drop 15 grand on another one of those Harley's, but 15 grand to get him a Big Johnson? Well, now that's something we could both enjoy and it's something he really needs."

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That press release is dated April 1, I'm sure.

 

Bro in law had a red neck t-shirt with some Big Johnson pseudo-advertising silk screened on the back. Including images of scantily clad bimbos holding...Big Johnsons, whatever they were. He had no issue wearing it to niece and nephew birthday parties. Even Christmas a few years. 🙄

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Rinkydink

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On 7/13/2023 at 9:52 AM, Joe Frickin' Friday said:

Cerberus, three-headed guardian dog of the shopping cart:

 

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Beautiful pups!!

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6 hours ago, roadscholar said:

Reminds me of these guys I found hanging out in the garage.

 

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Just this past week I scared a pair in our backyard up a tree….

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7 hours ago, wbw6cos said:

I wonder how many pints caused her sudden weight loss?   

 

I know her well.

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On 7/24/2023 at 8:35 AM, Rinkydink said:

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Working with a client in Ft. Payne, AL, I stayed at the Hampton and ate most evenings at the Waffle House nearby.  When i walked in, the waitress would ask, "Smoking or non smoking?".  It was just one big room.  One evening, I said, "Isn't that like asking if I wanted to swim in the peeing or non-peeing end of the pool?"  She thought about it for a moment.

 

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Rougarou

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Our teacher asked what my favorite animal was, and I said, "Fried chicken."

She said I wasn't funny, but she couldn't have been right, because everyone else laughed. My parents told me to always tell the truth. I did. Fried chicken is my favorite animal. I told my dad what happened, and he said my teacher was probably a member of PETA. He said they love animals very much. I do, too. Especially chicken, pork and beef.

Anyway, my teacher sent me to the principal's office. I told him what happened, and he laughed, too. Then he told me not to do it again.

The next day in class, my teacher asked me what my favorite live animal was. I told her it was chicken. She asked me why, so I told her it was because you could make them into fried chicken. She sent me back to the principal's office. He laughed, and told me not to do it again.

I don't understand. My parents taught me to be honest, but my teacher doesn't like it when I am. Today, my teacher asked me to tell her what famous person I admired most.

I told her, "Colonel Sanders."

Guess where I am now ..

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