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Topic: Live Polygraph Test to show love for Burger King
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Dan S
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posted 09-09-2009 11:31 AM
  
Hello FolksHere is something a little scary. A live test will be conducted on October 20th to verify Tony Stewart's love of Burger King. Don't know who the examiner will be as of yet. Any feedback would be appreciated. MIAMI --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Burger King Corp. (NYSE:BKC) today announced its September national racing promotion with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart, who is currently leading the championship point standings as a driver/owner with Stewart-Haas Racing. The campaign showcases the famous WHOPPER® sandwich, Stewart's favorite BK® menu item, and spotlights the driver in a series of TV ads, one of which includes two celebrity guests. The two-time Sprint Cup champion will also be featured as part of a consumer sweepstakes, in-restaurant merchandising and an online engagement program. The campaign supports the multi-year sponsorship agreement between BKC and Stewart-Haas Racing, announced earlier this year. In July, Stewart kicked off the partnership with a win at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway driving the No. 14 BURGER KING® Chevrolet Impala SS. The Tony Stewart School of Endorsements
The ad campaign, titled "The Tony Stewart School of Endorsements," launches with the first spot in the series named for the campaign, and features Stewart advising other celebrities on how to successfully endorse products. In the quirky ads, Stewart explains to his class that they should "only endorse things you believe in" and that they have to be authentic to be successful – just like his love for the WHOPPER® sandwich. Stewart's famous students include actor Erik Estrada, well known for his role in the 1980s hit television show "CHiPs," and comic icon Carrot Top, currently performing at the Luxor in Las Vegas six nights a week. Three additional ads will be released throughout the campaign, culminating with "Polygraph Prep" which features Stewart's WHOPPER® sandwich endorsement being tested by a polygraph machine. "Tony's enthusiasm for the flame-fresh taste of the WHOPPER® sandwich is one of the key drivers of this partnership," said Russ Klein, president of global marketing, strategy and innovation, Burger King Corp. "We're thrilled to bring his passion to life through this campaign and equally excited to be working with him in the coming years as part of our overall commitment to NASCAR." Win the Ultimate Tony Stewart Experience at BKRacing.com
BURGER KING® guests will have a chance to get in on the action with a sweepstakes including daily prizes such as BK® Crown Cards, merchandise and more. One lucky winner could win the Ultimate Tony Stewart Experience, including a day at Stewart's race shop for themselves and three friends. No purchase necessary. Tony Stewart in the Hot Seat
Stewart's preference for the WHOPPER® sandwich is tested during the "Polygraph Buzz" and "Polygraph Prep" ads and as part of this campaign, Stewart will engage in a live polygraph test hosted on www.truthabouttony.com. Beginning Sept. 28, fans will be invited to submit and vote on questions to be asked of Stewart during the webcast. The hour-long feature can be seen on October 20. "It's no secret that I love the WHOPPER® sandwich," Stewart said. "Participating in a live polygraph test just further demonstrates my enthusiasm and the lengths that I'll go to, to prove my love for its flame-fresh taste." IP: Logged |
ebvan
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posted 09-09-2009 11:23 PM
polygraphliedetection blogspot posted that the test would be conducted by a senior PEOA examiner hmmmmm.IP: Logged |
liedoctor
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posted 09-10-2009 08:02 AM
I have it from good sources that at least one APA member was approached to conduct this ridiculous "test" and refused for obvious reasons.Ah, but the PEOA can always be counted upon to "step up to the plate." That last line was designed to drip with sarcasm.
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sackett
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posted 09-10-2009 05:35 PM
If the test is done here in Nevada, "they" better have a license!
Jim
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stat
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posted 09-11-2009 07:18 PM
Carrot Top, a "comedy icon?!"Although it's a ludicrous premise for poly test if ever there was one, perhaps we should not cry foul like babies and instead just announce a mechanical "non-endorsement" of carnival testing---whilst some thoughtful examiners extend some question formulations and email them to the PEOA. Granted, such an olive branch may be the equivalant of offering clean needles to heroine addicts, but even that has great merit. You don't win the minds of groups, you win the hearts of individuals---one at a time. Who here hasn't used pliers where there was no wrench? These cooky tests will persist. Maybe we can help without the buzzing sanctimony? I dunno. [This message has been edited by stat (edited 09-13-2009).] IP: Logged |
Dan S
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posted 09-12-2009 08:36 AM
I also heard from an APA member who was contacted to be the examiner but I believe that he will not conduct the exam after some discussion with him.I was informed that the test would be conducted in North Carolina since NASCAR is based there. If any examiner conducts the exam, they better have a license in that state since it requires one. IP: Logged |
rnelson
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posted 09-12-2009 09:33 AM
Are actors required to have a California medical license to play a doctor on TV, if they film in Hollywood?r ------------------
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Ted Todd
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posted 09-12-2009 11:00 AM
Ray-
You're killin' me !Ted IP: Logged |
stat
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posted 09-13-2009 06:53 AM
N. Are you now a seated, red-neck schmuck?N. Are there any lights on in your head?
R. Do you love the Burger King Whopper?
C. Have you ever had cramping, sideways- shooting diarrhea from a Burger King product? R. Do you believe the Whopper to be your favorite sandwhich? C. Have you ever noticed said diarrhea evidenced from others in Burger King bathrooms? [This message has been edited by stat (edited 09-13-2009).] IP: Logged |
sackett
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posted 09-13-2009 12:43 PM
Ray,your point is well taken. But actor-doctors don't later publically proclaim their diagnoses was real; nor do they put on their references or personal websites they were (once) real doctors...
Jim
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ebvan
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posted 09-13-2009 03:42 PM
They do have to possess current Screen Actors Guild card and identify themselves as actors. If they are purporting to give real medical advice they must include a disclaimer. I'll bet this guy's SAG card is as valid as his polygraph credentials. ------------------
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rnelson
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posted 09-13-2009 09:55 PM
Good points.Do we know who the examiner will be? There is equally interesting angle of discussion related to the other topic on 'yes' and 'no' answers. Presumably, this would be a 'yes' answered test. Another angle of converstation would involve what types of things can be said to be true, in the epistemological sense. In other words, are statements about emotions and beliefs true or untrue, the same way that statements about things and events are true or untrue? r ------------------
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ebvan
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posted 09-14-2009 10:35 AM
Until you settle the issue of whether or not the test is administered by a qualified person we lack the foundation for debating the other issues and they are moot.------------------
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rnelson
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posted 09-14-2009 10:53 AM
On the other hand...Would a qualified examiner attempt, or agree, to test an emotional state such as love for a hamburger, or a belief that the hamburger is superior to others. It is the other issues that define the circumstances in which the customer would prefer to have an unqualified examiner. .02 r ------------------
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sackett
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posted 09-14-2009 03:41 PM
OK guys, tell ya what. We've talked about this way too much. I'll volunteer to give the test, but only if I can give it in the middle of the Belagio casino main floor at 10:30 pm on a Saturday night using only a CVSA and one GSR plate...LOL Jim
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rnelson
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posted 09-14-2009 05:10 PM
I think we'll first have to take a poll on whether you are sufficiently unqualified to perform this test. Personally, and I don't know you personally, I think you have no business running the test. Therefore, you might be perfect. All opposed to Sacket running the test signify by saying "Aye," or raising your right hand. r ------------------
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stat
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posted 09-14-2009 06:26 PM
As noted in my attempt at humor, you simply can't run a test based on your love of a sandwhich---in my mind anyway. Perhaps a more interesting test would involve whether he has---while under BK's contract, ever eaten McDonalds. If this guy has passion for greasy, dirty, industrial MSG laced 1000 cow sandwhich, than perhaps he has been tempted by the true King of shitmeals, Micky D's. We're talken single issue Utah Zone here folks----"WUCWBK, Have you eaten any McDonald's products?"
A boy can dream, can't he?
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skipwebb
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posted 09-15-2009 08:46 AM
Man I leave this board for a few minutes to do some real polygraph work and I come back and find you guys discussing the scientific efficacy of conducting polygraph examinations on who really loves Burger King. Pay me what Tony Stewart's making and I’ll re-eat what the cow ate yesterday and I’ll pass the test (along with a lot of gas for a day or two)IP: Logged |
Fed Employee
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posted 10-20-2009 10:37 PM
Anti Polygraph is going to have a field day. They've already posted photos of our friend Grogan "conducting" an exam on Tony Stewart. IP: Logged |
stat
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posted 10-21-2009 07:29 PM
Maybe it's better that Maschke chase peacocks while the falcons conduct their works in the small rooms where the real stakes lie.[This message has been edited by stat (edited 10-21-2009).] IP: Logged |
Ted Todd
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posted 10-21-2009 08:10 PM
Note the position of the upper pneumo on examinee Stewart in the photo. When a test is bad, it's really bad! And never forget folks-"It takes two hands to handle a whopper". IP: Logged |
rnelson
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posted 10-22-2009 01:38 AM
Seems to me that GM has, in factual and descriptive language, branded Grogan as a sham, a fake, and a con man.This is all just fine. Nobody thinks this is a real polygraph. r ------------------
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sackett
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posted 10-22-2009 10:19 PM
Can somebody recommend to grogan that he sue GM.Like I said in a prior posting, I'll pick him up at LAX...
Jim
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