Ahh, I just found what seems to be the deleted post:
AirTran objects to accusations of genius...
And I see you've just responded... hang on a sec...
Dangerkitty said:
He posted a link to the Real Men of Genius campaign with the song, "Mr Discount Airline Pilot Guy" He then made a reference to Airtran stating the "Truth only hurts if it should."
I then informed him that with his 25 hours of C-152 time he has no idea what
"the truth" is in regards to being a competent or incompetent airline pilot.
And no I dont fly for Airtran. I just get sick of losers like this guy passing judgement on a group of airline pilots when he has no clue as to the hard work and sacrifice it takes to be one.
Let's get one thing straight, here. There may be an exception out there, but so far as I know, every pilot that has heard this radio ad thought it was funny, if not hilarious. Whether they be a novice or a professional, working on the PPL or working for the highest paying major, they see the humor in the ad.
The article is not about pilots complaining about the ad, so his "truth hurts" comment can't possibly be about pilots, now can it? The article is about the COMPANY, AIRTRAN, complaining to Annheiser-Busch about the ad's implication that safety is compromised for price. Now, I'm not sure what AIRTRAN thought it would accomplish by raising the stink, but it certainly doesn't promote their professional image. Why would AIRTRAN stand up and complain instead of any other "Discount Airline"? Even if they're the only Discount Airline that serves the only destination that was specifically named in the ad, most listeners won't know that, and I dare say very few listeners identified the ad with any particular carrier. On the contrary, they probably identified the ad with a small tube, narrow seating, uncomfortable cheap ride from Point A to Point B. Their mentla image might have included a pair of propellors, or a couple of tiny turbines. The brand was likely generic in their imagery as they listened to the beer ad. AIRTRAN, by complaining, has just plastered THEIR brand in place of the generic airline in those minds.
Why did AIRTRAN raise the flag about safety? Well, your guess is as good as anyone's. I suppose dseagrav might be on to something. Then again, if he's wrong, the truth shouldn't hurt.
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