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There was a similar campaign in minneapolis a couple years ago. The campaign turned out to be for a radio talk show. The "Ugly Kids" billboards ran for a month. The next month they updated the billboards with a picture of adults. The copy read "Ugly Kids grow up to be DJ's"
Posted by: Scott | May 4, 2005 12:33:04 PM
And is this connected to the cow campaigns that are coming in May?
http://www.yesbutnobutyes.com/archives/2005/05/someone_call_ol.html
Posted by: Jellio | May 4, 2005 12:57:10 PM
Clear Channel has run this (or similar) in years past.
http://www.bitwaste.com/wasted-bits/archives/000301.html
http://www.watermelonpunch.com/blog/archives/000007.php
http://www.detnews.com/2002/commuting/0211/03/c07-627048.htm
Posted by: Ben | May 6, 2005 4:22:47 AM
ok. what is the point of uglykids.info? Is there something really wrong with people theese days. Does anyone know?
Posted by: brittany | May 15, 2005 11:44:17 PM
you guys are so supid never ever again put something up like that
Posted by: | May 17, 2005 9:02:53 PM
I live in salt lake and i think its pretty funny. I think people in Utah tend to get hot and bothered about every little thing that isnt LDS approved. We cant forget the billboard that is on I15 south.. the one that has the big bottle of booze.. people freaked on that one. everyone needs to relax a little.. things like UglyKids.info make people laugh. whats so wrong with that??
Posted by: katie | May 23, 2005 9:07:52 PM
gawd utah sux
Posted by: | Jul 14, 2005 9:14:33 PM
Hi: I live near Albuquerque, NM. Yesterday I was interviewed by Channel 13, TV-Albuquerque on the billboard "Kids Are Ugly" that appears just off I-25 in Albuquerque. They ran the piece last evening, July 15, 2005. My comment that was aired was "Kids aren't ugly, they are beautiful." Why doesn't some one do another bill board with that slogan on it and see what comment it brings. Put it near the one that says Kids are Ugly. Ben
Posted by: Ben | Jul 16, 2005 8:33:39 AM
I live in Toledo Ohio and there are at least three of these billboards..no idea why ..
Posted by: heather | Mar 16, 2006 11:21:15 PM
I also live in Toledo and I've seen them too, but I don't know what they're for. I was in Monroe today and I saw one there too. These billboards are so wierd.
Posted by: Elliot | Mar 18, 2006 3:32:38 PM
I live in toledo, I am outraged, I taught my Kids that such language was forbidden as much as other words like stupid,hate you, dummy, idiot. if they did not like what you doing/saying they were instructed to find another way to tell you their feelings. I want an answer to these billboards so bad!!!!!!!!!!! what in the h----kind of message are they trying to send. my wildest imadgeination,....can it be good?
Posted by: robin | Mar 18, 2006 11:01:12 PM
DO ANY OF YOU PEOPLE HAVE A SPELL CHECK ON YOUR COMPUTER????(IMADGEINATION?)
Posted by: BAFFLED | Mar 19, 2006 2:00:50 PM
Just came from a weekend in toledo.................those signs are hilarious!!!! lmao
Posted by: Brian | Mar 19, 2006 10:51:49 PM
funny watching you guys argue
Posted by: Chad | Jun 19, 2006 12:17:14 AM
I recently saw the end while driving on the interstate in Milwaukee and have never been so upset about a billboard. I am an advocate for children and was saddend by the ad. I find this form of advertisement irresponsible, rude, and offensive. I spend a great deal of my time teaching and explaining the proper way to behave to children of school age years. I spend an even greater time boosting self-esteem and condifence in children and adults. I have learned where the ad comes from and the thought behind it...that only infuriates me more. There is a time and place for everything...someone here dropped the ball and you should be ashamed of yourselves. I have had enough and refuse to listen to the radio (KISS-FM) station that takes responsibility (and pride) in that outdoor advertisement. Step up folks and take some professional responsibility!!
Doreen
Posted by: Doreen | May 4, 2007 10:16:38 AM
I am sorry to say it but I thought it was funny. I was confused a little on what it was about,but now that I know it just makes it even funnier. I listen to that station in the morning,they are fuuny people. Hey they aren't my kids.
Posted by: | May 5, 2007 12:33:13 PM
What does KISS-FM have to do with the billboard in Milwaukee? I did't find anything on their website and I don't listen to that station.
Posted by: Sue | May 12, 2007 12:09:46 AM
What does KISS-FM have to do with the billboard in Milwaukee? I did't find anything on their website and I don't listen to that station.
Posted by: Sue | May 12, 2007 12:17:07 AM
jeez. I'm not one to criticize, but some people need to lighten up a little bit
1. They're not your kids
2. It's a billboard.
3. Gettin' all riled up about it is not going get you anywhere.
I find it to be quite amusing.
Also, most of you know that it's all in the advertising. I've learned that who else, but KissFM is behind the billboard. hooray. Next time I turn on my radio, what's going to come to mind? KissFM and those Ugly Kids? Dunno.
At least one thing's funny about the Milwaukee KissFM morning crew; their child pictures.
Posted by: RA | May 12, 2007 3:11:06 AM
why wouldn't they just put the whole thing "Ugly kids grow up to be DJ's" all in one poster? Give the ugly kids something to look forward to! Send a positive message.
The concept of putting up a billboard that mocks ugly kids for no particular reason is really ruthless. We should celebrate the awkward individuality in all of us!
If that's their real message, their strategy is totally non sequitur with out all the information. a conceptual mismatch. Form follows function folks. Otherwise this billboard is doing the same thing that all other obnoxious media stereotypes do, shaping and forming impressionable minds to certain unattainable ideals and feelings of inadequecy.
i guess some people enjoy shock value, while others would like to see a pointless billboard say something worth while for once.
Posted by: penny | May 12, 2007 5:42:11 AM
why wouldn't they just put the whole thing "Ugly kids grow up to be DJ's" all in one poster? Give the ugly kids something to look forward to! Send a positive message.
The concept of putting up a billboard that mocks ugly kids for no particular reason is really ruthless. We should celebrate the awkward individuality in all of us!
If that's their real message, their strategy is totally non sequitur with out all the information. a conceptual mismatch. Form follows function folks. Otherwise this billboard is doing the same thing that all other obnoxious media stereotypes do, shaping and forming impressionable minds to certain unattainable ideals and feelings of inadequecy.
i guess some people enjoy shock value, while others would like to see a pointless billboard say something worth while for once.
Posted by: penny | May 12, 2007 5:42:30 AM
I saw the one in milwaukee, laughed my freakin ass off lol, everyone on the bus was laughing, glad I know its Kiss Fm behind it now!
Posted by: cmucky | May 13, 2007 5:31:55 PM
ugly kids ad in birmingham, alabama now...wthf!? lmao
Posted by: alabamagirl | May 29, 2008 1:05:54 AM
