So I get all kinds of junk mail..and then i saw this today. Who has time for this lameness, I knwo its cold in Canada and all but surelt they can find a better use of their time.
Now this group, do they cut off their water, power, gas and phone line, because like it or not, we are buyign something every second, unless you are in a remote hut in newfoundland. and they seem to be so proud of their $20K fundraising.
anyways read and laugh..
International Buy Nothing Day has been happening annually on the last Friday of November for the past several years. Initially created by the Media Foundation in Vancouver, BC, this “holiday” has taken on a life of its own. It’s become a time for consumers to rethink their roles in the global economy, to exert their power by not spending money, to send a message to the global corporations and consumerist regimes under which many people live, and to re-assess their lives as consumers. Activities for the day vary, ranging from just not buying, to taking a more activist approach and sponsoring events at shopping malls, such as credit card cut-ups and staging various sorts of pranks and theatre pieces. The following message is from the Media Foundation about this year’s Buy Nothing Day, which occurs 28 November.
Dear Culture Jammers,
The Buy Nothing Day bulls are seeing red, and it’s full-charge ahead
toward Friday, November 28th.
What’s happening on the media front? We’re aiming anti-ads at millions
of people worldwide parked in front of their TV screens.
Last year, you elected the burping pig as the official BND
spokesperson. We raised $20,000, and then sent piggy to market at CNN.
The first salvo in this year’s campaign will come Monday, November
24th, when our Big Mac spot airs on CNN’s Inside Politics. In the
donations department, we still have a long way to go. You can preview
the anti-ads and lend support to the cause here:
http://adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd/updates/media_jam.html
Of course, the heart of Buy Nothing Day isn’t at CNN. Instead, it’s
with the people, planning pranks, potlucks and barter fairs - and
changing minds. Creativity is always the name of the game. Share your
plans with others at the contacts page:
http://adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd/toolbox/contacts.jhtml
and check out some of the hot jam ideas from our Jam Aid program at:
http://adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd/updates/profiles.html
Good luck with all your BND preparations.
Happy Jamming,
Tim Walker
Campaigns Manager
Adbusters Media Foundation
Ph: 604.736.9401
Want to join the Culture Jammers Network?
Visit http://adbusters.org/information/network/