For many of us - our vehicles are more than just a means to get between point A and point B... it's an expression of who we are. Some may say you can tell a lot about a person by the car they drive, but bumper stickers take it one step further. More than mere suggestion, it's a putting it out there for all to see... as long as they are driving behind you.


Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Oil Spill Backlash

The Deepwater Horizon spill in April of 2010 was the largest oil spill in the history of the petroleum industry. We watched in horror as the well bled into our beloved Gulf of Mexico for three months until it was "capped". As someone who grew up on the Gulf Coast, it hit me particularly hard to think the beautiful beaches I loved may be forever damaged. I always thought they were the most beautiful beaches in the United States, but as I have had the opportunity to travel to many fabulous places, I'm quite positive they are number one on the mainland.
We had travel plans that same summer to visit the inaugural Hangout Festival in Gulf Shores in May. When the spill occurred, we didn't cancel our plans. We knew we still had to go. Would this be the last time we would enjoy these beautiful beaches or could they be saved? The response from the locals and those who loved these shores was immediate. I really loved this graffiti art that appeared at the festival while we were there. It showed the anger, the outrage, the scale of the unforgivable act of polluting OUR beaches.

It wasn't long before the bumper stickers started showing up - even around Birmingham. This was definitely an issue where everyone shared the same opinion... BP screwed up - big time!


Fostering United Beach Protection... uh yeah, that's what FUBP stands for...


We're still not sure what the long term effects of the spill will be. I'm pretty sure the impact won't be minimal. 

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