Author Topic: MMM bumper sticker (Read 12946 times)

Bgsteds · « **on:** October 13, 2015, 12:57:28 PM »

Setting aside for a moment the fact that Mustachians rarely drive, I think MMM should consider ordering/selling an inconspicuous MMM bumper sticker. As I drive to work from my paid-off home in my $3000 Buick Century, and I park amongst scores of luxury vehicles in the parking structure of Big Law law firm, I frequently wonder if the 2 or 3 other junkers belong to fellow Mustachians. If there was a bumper sticker, I would know. And the blog would get free advertising.

tonysemail · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2015, 01:17:02 PM »

hm, seems like it was suggested previously.
http://forum.mrmoneymustache.com/welcome-to-the-forum/mmm-stickers/

GuitarStv · « **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2015, 01:20:49 PM »

Seems like an odd request.

A bumper sticker is pointless waste. It serves no purpose, and is just random consumerist junk. It would go entirely against the ethos of not spending money on shit you don't need, and would damage the environment for no reason.

If marking your car is really important to you for some reason, freehand paint it on your bumper with leftover materials from another project you were working on.

solon · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2015, 01:28:24 PM »

No. Not a pointless waste. Cheap promotion for the blog and lifestyle. I would take a dozen or so and put them everywhere.

Unfortunately, this idea comes up every once in a while, but nobody does anything about it. Somebody just needs to do it. Post the link here, and I bet you anything it will sell out.

GuitarStv · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2015, 01:39:26 PM »

Really?

How often do you look at a tiny bumper sticker on the back of someone's car and say . . . y'know what? That bumper sticker is totally right! I'm going to change my life now!

solon · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2015, 01:55:37 PM »

Quote from: GuitarStv on October 13, 2015, 01:39:26 PM

Really?

How often do you look at a tiny bumper sticker on the back of someone's car and say . . . y'know what? That bumper sticker is totally right! I'm going to change my life now!

I've never done that. But I have looked up a website based on a bumper sticker I saw. The point of this sticker would be to drive people to the blog, and then comes the life change.

Kaikou · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2015, 04:34:06 PM »

Email him. See what he thinks.

lol

KarefulKactus15 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 13, 2015, 07:56:23 PM »

This idea comes up every couple of weeks. . . like the above poster said, no one has organized it.

lauren214 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 13, 2015, 09:12:06 PM »

Quote from: Bgsteds on October 13, 2015, 12:57:28 PM

Setting aside for a moment the fact that Mustachians rarely drive, I think MMM should consider ordering/selling an inconspicuous MMM bumper sticker. As I drive to work from my paid-off home in my $3000 Buick Century, and I park amongst scores of luxury vehicles in the parking structure of Big Law law firm, I frequently wonder if the 2 or 3 other junkers belong to fellow Mustachians. If there was a bumper sticker, I would know. And the blog would get free advertising.

I've thought about the idea before - I think it would be cool to know someone was also a mmm fan, maybe meet some new friends as you would already have at least one thing in common. I was thinking a small sticker that you could put on a laptop or a bike or a car or whatever. Okay, don't laugh, but I was thinking something like the following...

dragoncar · « **Reply #9 on:** October 13, 2015, 09:42:01 PM »

Quote from: GuitarStv on October 13, 2015, 01:39:26 PM

Really?

How often do you look at a tiny bumper sticker on the back of someone's car and say . . . y'know what? That bumper sticker is totally right! I'm going to change my life now!

Everytime I see a Jesus fish. But then I see a Darwin fish and change my life back.

PFHC · « **Reply #10 on:** October 14, 2015, 01:49:57 AM »

Screw all the whiners. TAKE ALL MY MONEY!!! I'm sold! You make it and I'll buy 6. One for my family, and one for everyone I work with.

DrSweden · « **Reply #11 on:** October 14, 2015, 03:34:50 AM »

I would not pay for it. :-)

alsoknownasDean · « **Reply #12 on:** October 14, 2015, 05:13:03 AM »

Yeah, nah, don't bother with it.

MMM doesn't need to resort to bumper stickers to spread his message...unless they're on the back of your bike :)

PFHC · « **Reply #13 on:** October 14, 2015, 05:58:25 AM »

Fuck y'all. I'm making one just like the drawing out of electrical tape. And putting it on my car. And bike. And window of my front door. You party poopers. ;)

GuitarStv · « **Reply #14 on:** October 14, 2015, 06:43:08 AM »

Well, I can kinda support the idea if you're making your own out of shit you have laying around the house. The idea of specifically manufacturing this to be sold is what really grates . . .

:P

boyerbt · « **Reply #15 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:04:00 AM »

I like the idea and design but have never been a real fan of bumper stickers. If I was going to put one on my car it would have to be attached to a magnet so that I could easily move it from time to time with no messy clean up.

acroy · « **Reply #16 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:25:35 AM »

Ah-ha!
I've been trying to think of post-FIRE side gig.
I'll make merchandise to sell to Mustachians who can't help but buy it!! hahaha, O the irony!

Milizard · « **Reply #17 on:** October 14, 2015, 07:57:21 AM »

Quote from: dragoncar on October 13, 2015, 09:42:01 PM

Quote from: GuitarStv on October 13, 2015, 01:39:26 PM
Really?

How often do you look at a tiny bumper sticker on the back of someone's car and say . . . y'know what? That bumper sticker is totally right! I'm going to change my life now!

Everytime I see a Jesus fish. But then I see a Darwin fish and change my life back.

I'm not a fan of stickers on my car, but if it were a magnet kinda like the Jesus/Darwin fish, I'd be sold!

hope2retire · « **Reply #18 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:31:35 AM »

Go to local dominos or pizza hut or where ever, get their free refrigerator magnets with their name/phone number on...I get sent by mail by many from food merchants to local businesses. ask your 2yr to 3 yr old to color the front side of the magnet...Use a mustache template and cut the magnet with the scissor....Voila.
Personally I will never buy one...

The_path_less_taken · « **Reply #19 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:55:06 AM »

indelible pen, 45 seconds, voila!

When you tire of it, then get the magnet. You could then put "I'd rather be biking" on that.

BTDretire · « **Reply #20 on:** October 14, 2015, 11:32:31 AM »

One of my pet peeves is bumper stickers with letters to small to read.
So a Mustache and
MRMONEYMUSTACHE.COM
across the bottom.
Maybe a dollar sign on each side of the mustache, just to peak interest.
$ ~^~ $
I don't know how else to say FI in short bumper sticker lingo.

I had a 100 bumper stickers made about a lie a president made.
I think it cost about $0.80 ea and I sold them for $1.50, sold enough
to get my money back, still have about 30, but I stopped presenting them,
so no sales.
btw. I didn't put any on my car, just not something I do.

lauren214 · « **Reply #21 on:** October 14, 2015, 11:39:59 AM »

Quote from: PFHC on October 14, 2015, 01:49:57 AM

Screw all the whiners. TAKE ALL MY MONEY!!! I'm sold! You make it and I'll buy 6. One for my family, and one for everyone I work with.

I'm honestly tempted, and mostly just so that I can have a sticker with a mustache made out of dollar signs on it. I did some quick google searching, and I could do them for like 20 cents a piece, so a dollar including envelope and a postage stamp.

Chuck · « **Reply #22 on:** October 14, 2015, 01:29:40 PM »

Suggestion: Add "MrMoneyMustache.com" underneith. So people know where to go to find out what's up

Lizzy B. · « **Reply #23 on:** October 14, 2015, 01:32:12 PM »

Off topic, but I keep seeing mustache bumper stickers, shirts, mugs, etc. At first I assumed they were MMM related merchandise, but they're not (because we're having this discussion).

So what are they for? Can I use them or will I unknowingly be supporting some other movement I know nothing about?

Bracken_Joy · « **Reply #24 on:** October 14, 2015, 01:36:14 PM »

Quote from: Lizzy B. on October 14, 2015, 01:32:12 PM

Off topic, but I keep seeing mustache bumper stickers, shirts, mugs, etc. At first I assumed they were MMM related merchandise, but they're not (because we're having this discussion).

So what are they for? Can I use them or will I unknowingly be supporting some other movement I know nothing about?

Hipsters. Mustaches are very "on trend" at the moment. Just go browse the pinterest front page... people love them right now. So ironic! So chic!

Lizzy B. · « **Reply #25 on:** October 14, 2015, 01:44:28 PM »

Quote from: Bracken_Joy on October 14, 2015, 01:36:14 PM

Quote from: Lizzy B. on October 14, 2015, 01:32:12 PM
Off topic, but I keep seeing mustache bumper stickers, shirts, mugs, etc. At first I assumed they were MMM related merchandise, but they're not (because we're having this discussion).

So what are they for? Can I use them or will I unknowingly be supporting some other movement I know nothing about?

Hipsters. Mustaches are very "on trend" at the moment. Just go browse the pinterest front page... people love them right now. So ironic! So chic!

Great... heavens forfend that I'm ever considered "chic". I guess I'll just have to wait until they're "last year's" thing

zephyr911 · « **Reply #26 on:** October 14, 2015, 01:47:28 PM »

How about some kind of subtle SR reference, like "50-75" or "50+". Except, people would all assume it's about age.

Bracken_Joy · « **Reply #27 on:** October 14, 2015, 02:03:39 PM »

Quote from: Lizzy B. on October 14, 2015, 01:44:28 PM

Quote from: Bracken_Joy on October 14, 2015, 01:36:14 PM
Quote from: Lizzy B. on October 14, 2015, 01:32:12 PM
Off topic, but I keep seeing mustache bumper stickers, shirts, mugs, etc. At first I assumed they were MMM related merchandise, but they're not (because we're having this discussion).

So what are they for? Can I use them or will I unknowingly be supporting some other movement I know nothing about?

Hipsters. Mustaches are very "on trend" at the moment. Just go browse the pinterest front page... people love them right now. So ironic! So chic!

Great... heavens forfend that I'm ever considered "chic". I guess I'll just have to wait until they're "last year's" thing

Eh, if you're in Texas, you're probably fine so long as you stay clear of Austin, lest people think you're hip. Actually, for Austin, it probably already is "so last year". =P

PFHC · « **Reply #28 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:12:32 PM »

Quote from: lauren214 on October 14, 2015, 11:39:59 AM

Quote from: PFHC on October 14, 2015, 01:49:57 AM

Screw all the whiners. TAKE ALL MY MONEY!!! I'm sold! You make it and I'll buy 6. One for my family, and one for everyone I work with.

I'm honestly tempted, and mostly just so that I can have a sticker with a mustache made out of dollar signs on it. I did some quick google searching, and I could do them for like 20 cents a piece, so a dollar including envelope and a postage stamp.

DO IT.

hernandz · « **Reply #29 on:** October 16, 2015, 11:40:17 AM »

Quote from: GuitarStv on October 13, 2015, 01:39:26 PM

Everytime I see a Jesus fish. But then I see a Darwin fish and adapt ~~change my life back~~ .

FTFY

stlbrah · « **Reply #30 on:** October 16, 2015, 02:20:15 PM »

I don't like the idea of other people expecting that I have a big stache.

Could be enticing for a burglar or con artist.

Eric · « **Reply #31 on:** October 16, 2015, 02:55:57 PM »

Quote from: Bgsteds on October 13, 2015, 12:57:28 PM

I frequently wonder if the 2 or 3 other junkers belong to fellow Mustachians. If there was a bumper sticker, I would know. And the blog would get free advertising.

In some similar post a while back, someone mentioned playing a guessing game when they saw an old beat up car on the road called "Poor or Mustachian"

clarkfan1979 · « **Reply #32 on:** October 16, 2015, 06:39:01 PM »

Before MMM, I thought it would be cool to have a bumper sticker that said, "I am the 1%" and the car would most likely have a value of $5,000.

After considering MMM, my final number is closer to 2-3 million instead of 10 million, which I think is close to the 1%.

PFHC · « **Reply #33 on:** October 16, 2015, 06:52:49 PM »

Quote from: PFHC on October 14, 2015, 08:12:32 PM

Quote from: lauren214 on October 14, 2015, 11:39:59 AM

Quote from: PFHC on October 14, 2015, 01:49:57 AM

Screw all the whiners. TAKE ALL MY MONEY!!! I'm sold! You make it and I'll buy 6. One for my family, and one for everyone I work with.

I'm honestly tempted, and mostly just so that I can have a sticker with a mustache made out of dollar signs on it. I did some quick google searching, and I could do them for like 20 cents a piece, so a dollar including envelope and a postage stamp.

DO IT.

I just did! lauren214, I just printed your picture, cut it out, and taped it to the inside of my hardhat. I can't upload pictures out here (they block it), otherwise I'd post one. Why inside? Because when I take it off and lay it down, that's what people see. Present without being obnoxious.

Now, for the rest of you whiners, get on it. Print one at work and tape it somewhere subtle, but present. Let us know who you are. Get on it!

lauren214 · « **Reply #34 on:** October 17, 2015, 03:11:28 AM »

Quote from: PFHC on October 16, 2015, 06:52:49 PM

Quote from: PFHC on October 14, 2015, 08:12:32 PM
Quote from: lauren214 on October 14, 2015, 11:39:59 AM

Quote from: PFHC on October 14, 2015, 01:49:57 AM

I just did! lauren214, I just printed your picture, cut it out, and taped it to the inside of my hardhat. I can't upload pictures out here (they block it), otherwise I'd post one. Why inside? Because when I take it off and lay it down, that's what people see. Present without being obnoxious.

Now, for the rest of you whiners, get on it. Print one at work and tape it somewhere subtle, but present. Let us know who you are. Get on it!

I'm so proud! This is def the most mustachian way to do it - who needs a lousy sticker when you can make one yourself lol.

PFHC · « **Reply #35 on:** October 17, 2015, 06:42:47 AM »

Figured out how to upload a photo. :)

PFHC · « **Reply #36 on:** October 17, 2015, 02:53:30 PM »

lauren214,

I emailed Pete about your "sticker". Here's his response:

Cool PFHC! Hopefully the sticker uncovers some closet Mustachians in your travels. We are getting more common - I met a stranger in the airport today who turned out to be a reader (or should I say practitioner?)

Pete

FLA · « **Reply #37 on:** October 17, 2015, 09:07:41 PM »

Quote from: dragoncar on October 13, 2015, 09:42:01 PM

Everytime I see a Jesus fish. But then I see a Darwin fish and change my life back.
[/quote]

And isn't this just getting exhausting? flip flopping back and forth

Digital Dogma · « **Reply #38 on:** October 18, 2015, 11:46:57 AM »

http://www.vanguardgear.com/shop/lifestyle/bumper-sticker.html

For ONLY FOUR DOLLAS you too can be a thrifty consumer sucka in the most ironic way

dragoncar · « **Reply #39 on:** October 18, 2015, 11:55:04 AM »

Quote from: FLA on October 17, 2015, 09:07:41 PM

Quote from: dragoncar on October 13, 2015, 09:42:01 PM

Everytime I see a Jesus fish. But then I see a Darwin fish and change my life back.

And isn't this just getting exhausting? flip flopping back and forth

Absolutely. I think it's time I stand up for myself and walk to the beat of my own drum!

Faraday · « **Reply #40 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:03:08 AM »

Quote from: dragoncar on October 18, 2015, 11:55:04 AM

Quote from: FLA on October 17, 2015, 09:07:41 PM
Quote from: dragoncar on October 13, 2015, 09:42:01 PM

Everytime I see a Jesus fish. But then I see a Darwin fish and change my life back.

And isn't this just getting exhausting? flip flopping back and forth

Absolutely. I think it's time I stand up for myself and walk to the beat of my own drum!

Or the beat of your own fish!

Lizzy B. · « **Reply #41 on:** October 19, 2015, 08:56:11 AM »

Quote from: Bracken_Joy on October 14, 2015, 02:03:39 PM

Quote from: Lizzy B. on October 14, 2015, 01:44:28 PM
Quote from: Bracken_Joy on October 14, 2015, 01:36:14 PM
Quote from: Lizzy B. on October 14, 2015, 01:32:12 PM
Off topic, but I keep seeing mustache bumper stickers, shirts, mugs, etc. At first I assumed they were MMM related merchandise, but they're not (because we're having this discussion).

So what are they for? Can I use them or will I unknowingly be supporting some other movement I know nothing about?

Hipsters. Mustaches are very "on trend" at the moment. Just go browse the pinterest front page... people love them right now. So ironic! So chic!

Great... heavens forfend that I'm ever considered "chic". I guess I'll just have to wait until they're "last year's" thing

Eh, if you're in Texas, you're probably fine so long as you stay clear of Austin, lest people think you're hip. Actually, for Austin, it probably already is "so last year". =P

Hee hee. I was talking to a woman from Austin last week who said she couldn't tell the hipsters from the homeless. Oh dear... Of course, I'm sure I (and my fellow mustacians) look poor to others too, so that's not really a condemnation.

Bgsteds · « **Reply #42 on:** December 03, 2015, 09:34:09 PM »

Quote from: GuitarStv on October 13, 2015, 01:20:49 PM

Seems like an odd request.

A bumper sticker is pointless waste. It serves no purpose, and is just random consumerist junk. It would go entirely against the ethos of not spending money on shit you don't need, and would damage the environment for no reason.

If marking your car is really important to you for some reason, freehand paint it on your bumper with leftover materials from another project you were working on.

Sooo...you won't be buying the shirt?

BTDretire · « **Reply #43 on:** December 04, 2015, 11:03:46 AM »

Live the 4% Rule
mrmoneymustache.com

OR

Living the 4% rule
mrmoneymustache.com

GuitarStv · « **Reply #44 on:** December 04, 2015, 11:22:37 AM »

or

This bumper sticker makes me a hypocrite.

mrmoneymustache.com

:P

FrugalFisherman10 · « **Reply #45 on:** December 04, 2015, 12:02:11 PM »

It seems we couldn't have a more incorrect audience for this 'product', but PFHC that is a great sticker design! I think you should do it.

What if we made it just a promo thing that MMM himself could promote...kinda like one of those "refer a friend" things. If you refer someone to the site and they resonate with it/start "practitioning", you could go fill out a form online and send them a free sticker or something as a follow-up/encouragement? We could add the words "I'd rather be biking". MMM automates the delivery of them, and takes the costs as a business expense.

We could add some 'Nike' esque words like "Just save 50%." (see attached) Also ironic given Nike's stance in the consumerist world. (if you haven't heard the song "Wing$" by Macklemore there's a shameless plug for a solid lyrical masterpiece. And I'm not that big of a Macklemore fan otherwise. here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAg3uMlNyHA

If you didn't click on this link you should. It's really funny.

Quote from: Digital Dogma on October 18, 2015, 11:46:57 AM

http://www.vanguardgear.com/shop/lifestyle/bumper-sticker.html

For ONLY FOUR DOLLAS you too can be a thrifty consumer sucka in the most ironic way

Gen Y Finance Journey · « **Reply #46 on:** December 04, 2015, 02:28:01 PM »

"My other car is a bicycle"

Dobby · « **Reply #47 on:** December 08, 2015, 12:48:21 PM »

The only bumper sticker I'd considering placing on my car:

"Stop Bumper Sticker Activism"

News:

Author Topic: MMM bumper sticker (Read 12946 times)