Angry kids protest gas prices after losing cable TV - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-25-2008, 09:10 PM

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Sadie and Pyper Vance have had just about enough of high gas prices. The sisters are still years away from being old enough to drive, but that doesn't mean the $4 per gallon price tag isn't hitting them as hard as anyone else.

Cable TV was one of the family's budget-cutting casualties, leaving Sadie, 9, and her 7-year-old sister without their favorite cartoons and shows.

"Gas prices are too high," Sadie said. "I just decided to come and protest so they'd go down."

The girls marched through downtown Monday chanting and carrying signs made from old campaign signs.

"All of my mom's monny goes to the gas tank!" Pyper's sign read. Sadie carried a sign asking drivers to honk to lower gas prices — adding that her mom had to cut "cabel."

The girls got some waves and a few thumbs-up to show support.

"I think it's great," said Hamid Tayeb, who was walking past on his lunch break. "It's unfortunate that kids are doing it before we do."

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g...DMpewD91GO2RG0

Hollow · 06-26-2008, 07:20 AM

aww, cute.

but seriously, something needs to be done about gas prices. they're ****ing us over.

OH Nuts! · 06-26-2008, 08:25 AM

The little firecrackers! God bless 'em. Hope some cable co picks this up & decides to give fam free cable. Might be good publicicity all the way around.

Dr. John Becker · 06-26-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by safety pin

aww, cute.

but seriously, something needs to be done about gas prices. they're ****ing us over.

Drill here! Drill Now!!

BarneyFife · 06-26-2008, 11:47 AM

I'm sure there's familys out there that are not getting meat with their meals because of high gas prices. Sad thing about it is i see things getting worse before it gets better, if it ever does.

catlover79 · 06-26-2008, 01:43 PM

I agree with all of you!! Good for the kids taking a stand - though in the long run, I doubt it'll do any good.

80sTrivia · 06-26-2008, 04:27 PM

Good going, kids. Like the guy in the article said, it's unfortunate that kids are protesting before adults are...

TJL · 06-26-2008, 06:38 PM

I'm sorry kids, I wasn't paying attention.

I was trying to decide which of my 5 HBO channels to watch...

PunkyP0WER · 06-26-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I'm sorry kids, I wasn't paying attention.

I was trying to decide which of my 5 HBO channels to watch...

dawsongirl · 06-26-2008, 08:14 PM

Am I the only one who sees this as sort of selfish? I mean, kids protesting because mom had to drop cable?

Protesting gas prices is fine...but do it because you can't afford food or rent or a car to get to work, which I know kids don't do, but still.

It was inventive though, I'll give them that. And at least they know why they're losing cable.

70s show watcher · 06-27-2008, 12:50 AM

good for them i lived thourgh the gas shortage of 1977 and it never dawned on me to do what they are doing keep up the good work kids

70s show watcher · 06-27-2008, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Am I the only one who sees this as sort of selfish? I mean, kids protesting because mom had to drop cable?

Protesting gas prices is fine...but do it because you can't afford food or rent or a car to get to work, which I know kids don't do, but still.

It was inventive though, I'll give them that. And at least they know why they're losing cable.

but i bet to them losing cable is as big a deal as food and rent is to us

PlayOn · 06-27-2008, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Am I the only one who sees this as sort of selfish? I mean, kids protesting because mom had to drop cable?

Protesting gas prices is fine...but do it because you can't afford food or rent or a car to get to work, which I know kids don't do, but still.

It was inventive though, I'll give them that. And at least they know why they're losing cable.

they're kids. all they care about is watching tv and if they get their SpongeBob.
i say W2G, Kids!

hopefully, this will do something!

clj2 · 06-27-2008, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawsongirl

Am I the only one who sees this as sort of selfish? I mean, kids protesting because mom had to drop cable?

Protesting gas prices is fine...but do it because you can't afford food or rent or a car to get to work, which I know kids don't do, but still.

It was inventive though, I'll give them that. And at least they know why they're losing cable.

Seems sort of selfish to me too...but I guess they're kids and there is decent stuff to watch on the kids channels. The rest of it is garbage mostly. I didn't care when we dropped it, we weren't even watching it anymore.

OH Nuts! · 06-27-2008, 08:42 AM

I dunno. They're kids, so I don't hold it against them that the stunt's a tiny bit childish.

I like the fact that at least they're trying to doing something constructive instead of pitching a tantrum. Here's a thought: maybe they should do a lemonade stand &/or cookie sale and have a big sign WHY they're trying to raise $. I hope they get some GOOD publicity and that some cable co. gives the family a break. If done from the rt. angle, it could be good publicity. Or maybe one of the shows they love. Good be good publicity for them too if done deftly.

06-25-2008, 09:10 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Angry kids protest gas prices after losing cable TV SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Sadie and Pyper Vance have had just about enough of high gas prices. The sisters are still years away from being old enough to drive, but that doesn't mean the $4 per gallon price tag isn't hitting them as hard as anyone else. Cable TV was one of the family's budget-cutting casualties, leaving Sadie, 9, and her 7-year-old sister without their favorite cartoons and shows. "Gas prices are too high," Sadie said. "I just decided to come and protest so they'd go down." The girls marched through downtown Monday chanting and carrying signs made from old campaign signs. "All of my mom's monny goes to the gas tank!" Pyper's sign read. Sadie carried a sign asking drivers to honk to lower gas prices — adding that her mom had to cut "cabel." The girls got some waves and a few thumbs-up to show support. "I think it's great," said Hamid Tayeb, who was walking past on his lunch break. "It's unfortunate that kids are doing it before we do." http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5g...DMpewD91GO2RG0
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06-26-2008, 07:20 AM	#2
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,406	aww, cute. but seriously, something needs to be done about gas prices. they're ****ing us over.

06-26-2008, 08:25 AM	#3
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	The little firecrackers! God bless 'em. Hope some cable co picks this up & decides to give fam free cable. Might be good publicicity all the way around.

06-26-2008, 08:14 PM	#10
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,128	Am I the only one who sees this as sort of selfish? I mean, kids protesting because mom had to drop cable? Protesting gas prices is fine...but do it because you can't afford food or rent or a car to get to work, which I know kids don't do, but still. It was inventive though, I'll give them that. And at least they know why they're losing cable.

06-27-2008, 12:50 AM	#11
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,548	good for them i lived thourgh the gas shortage of 1977 and it never dawned on me to do what they are doing keep up the good work kids

06-27-2008, 08:42 AM	#15
OH Nuts! Member Forum King Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 133,383	I dunno. They're kids, so I don't hold it against them that the stunt's a tiny bit childish. I like the fact that at least they're trying to doing something constructive instead of pitching a tantrum. Here's a thought: maybe they should do a lemonade stand &/or cookie sale and have a big sign WHY they're trying to raise $. I hope they get some GOOD publicity and that some cable co. gives the family a break. If done from the rt. angle, it could be good publicity. Or maybe one of the shows they love. Good be good publicity for them too if done deftly.