Forget Joe Wilson and Mark Sanford, says South Carolina Tourism chief, remember great golf, high crime rates
September 10, 2009 by William K. Wolfrum
SOUTH CAROLINA – Desperately trying to distance itself from the outlandish behavior of its Republican politicians, the State Tourism Board has announced an aggressive new campaign to encourage tourism.
“It was time to take the focus off the Republicans and on the state,” said Tourism Board Chairman Tim Tapper. “And we’re willing to go to any lengths to do that.”
South Carolina’s tourism has taken a nose dive in the past few months, most notably for the adulterous and bizarre behavior of Governor Mark Sanford. To make matters worse, Rep. Joe Wilson of S.C., brought scorn to himself, the party and state for screaming “liar” at Barack Obama during a Presidential address on health care reform. That is when, at a late-night meeting – the S.C. State Tourism Board decided to act.
“South Carolina: More crime than a big city, more golf than Scotland,” reads one of the new advertising slogans. Others include:
“South Carolina: Michael Phelps was busted for Pot here;”
“South Carolina: Memories to last a lifetime, provided you don’t get murdered;” and,
“South Carolina: Jesus, we’re sorry. We’re so, so sorry.”
“We decided we needed to be hyper-aggressive to get the taste of Republican out of people’s mouths when they think of our fine state,” said Tapper. “Really, we have some amazing golf here. Come with your clubs and we’ll keep the Republicans away from you.”
–WKW
The South Carolina RNC stands for Rednecks, Nuts and Corporatewhores
I’m frm sc and I’m embarrased to tht people like them are even allowed to be in such a position to leave this state, they all need to be fired. Thts why the state of sc is still infact as racist as they are because they are following suppose to be leaders…SAD!!!!!
All across the globe, throngs of Wolfrum aficionados are faced with the sudden quandary of whether to pluck their eyes out or boil their tongues.
Or both.
Both, hugh.
Also, …
“South Carolina: Jesus, we’re sorry. We’re so, so sorry.” is so hilarious!
Yeah, but they got the ball coach, so that’s one more ‘positive’.
Unless you hate his guts. Of course, many who hate his guts wouldn’t mind seeing him coach their team.
Puts me in the mood for a new twist on an old joke:
Q: New Jersey has more than 100 toxic waste dumps. South Carolina has Mark Sanford, Joe Wilson & Steve Spurrier. What does this mean?
A: New Jersey had first choice.
lolz @ Hugh.