I’m from a US state where we don’t pump our own gas. Since I don’t pump my own gas regularly - only when I’m out of state - I’m not exactly sure when this happened, but all gas pumps seem to play ads now while the pump runs. At least the states adjacent to mine. Like can I not even pump gas in peace? Stop trying to manipulate my purchasing decisions 24/7.

Edit: ok I get it, there’s a mute button. I appreciate the tip, but people are already reporting that it only sometimes works. Knowing there’s a mute button that sometimes functions doesn’t make me less infuriated

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[–] 17 points 1 year ago (9 children)

Yep. Most of the time someone has marked it somehow because it's immensely annoying. That being said, there are a few stations that aren't able to be muted, so I intentionally make a point to note whatever is being advertised and never buy it.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    The speakers are often easy to bust by jamming a key through the slots ☺

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  • [–] -2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

    Or, you're holding a nozzle that sprays liquid. Just douse the speaker in gasoline.

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  • [–] -3 points 1 year ago (3 children)

    Ever came across something you really really wanted to buy, but it was "noted"?

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  • [–] 1 point 1 year ago (2 children)

    If you absolutely need it, then get it used or other method to where the original manufacturer who paid for the ad doesn't profit, duh.

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