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Fuck ads at the gas pump (lemmy.world)

submitted 7 months ago by Ginger666@lemmy.world to c/privacy@lemmy.ml

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Idk if this is the right instance for this, but how fucking tired of these forced ads at gas pumps is everyone else?

I'm paying 4 bucks a gallon to have you shove advertising down my throat like an erect cock?

What the actual fuck

Anyone have any good ad blocking practices for this?

I've seen duct or painters tape covering the speakers...

You can press a button next to the screen to mute it, but this doesn't work at all gas stations. (Usually its the 2nd from the top on the right side)

I guess its just time to gettoblast music every time I pump gas like back when I was 19....

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[–] Jimmycakes@lemmy.world 0 points 7 months ago

I just start pumping then go clean out my car. Sometimes I catch a little of the front or end of the ad. It doesn't really bother me as I'm not paying attention and I still have my car music on

[–] csm10495@sh.itjust.works -1 points 7 months ago

I actually don't care here lol. It scares me when it makes noise but I just play with my phone anyways.

I wouldn't condone vandalism or anything like that here.

[–] Bocky@lemmy.world -1 points 7 months ago (6 children)

Fuck going to gas pumps, that shits for boomers

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[–] Diplomjodler3@lemmy.world -2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

What's a gas pump?

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[–] porksoda@lemmy.world -2 points 7 months ago (2 children)

One of the gas stations by my house does something similar but actually cool. They show about 2 minutes of sports highlights from the night before (think SportsCenter Top 10 but also with scores) and then some non-political news headlines.

I actually stand there watching the whole time. They get my business.

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[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world -3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Try keeping thick earmuffs in your car, within quick reach in case the ads start playing.

[–] HawlSera@lemm.ee -3 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Eh I like it, it gives me something to do while pumping...

Honestly I miss when they did news headlines instead of ads, ya hear me Cheddar News, I miss you

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[–] boatsnhos931@lemmy.world -3 points 7 months ago (4 children)

It's a good time to clean your windshield, check your oil/coolant levels, tire pressure and throw any trash away.. do you really stare at the pump like a n00bz?!

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[–] Outtatime@sh.itjust.works -3 points 7 months ago (3 children)

Big city problems. This is why I love living in the sticks

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[–] set_secret@lemmy.world -4 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I've heard switching to EV totally removes the gas pump ads.

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[–] AI_toothbrush@lemmy.zip -5 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (1 children)

Imagine paying 4$ a gallon lool Edit: why am i getting downvoted? 4$ is extremely cheap here i europe. A gallon is 4 liters right?

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