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TreAnt427
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TV's at Gas Pump
Has anyone seen this?
They have them at the Shell station right by my apt.
They are flat screen TV's at the top of the pump.
I thought it was interesting - it did make the time to pump my gas go by faster! 
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Posted 11/1/07 10:28 AM  |
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LadyMaravilla
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Ok, I don't think I need any more distractions at the pump. I hate pumping gas...some girl was talking to me once and showing me some new Credit Card thingy and I didn't put the nozzle in the gas tank, and it spilled all over my pants! 
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| Posted 11/1/07 10:31 AM |
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kerrycec03
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
OMG, that's sooo cool. May have to check it out!!
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| Posted 11/1/07 10:32 AM |
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Yeah I've seen it. There is a Valero by my house that has it to. I think its great, they give weather, news, sports updates.
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| Posted 11/1/07 10:38 AM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
it's captivision..they have it in my elevators at work.
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| Posted 11/1/07 10:42 AM |
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Marcie
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Posted by sunflowerjesss
Yeah I've seen it. There is a Valero by my house that has it to. I think its great, they give weather, news, sports updates.
They have one by me too
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| Posted 11/1/07 10:50 AM |
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BlueDiamonds
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
i have not seen this yet, but honestly it scares me. why must we been "entertained" every min of the day. there are tv's at the mall, the supermarket, in cars, etc. our attention spans are doomed.
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| Posted 11/1/07 10:56 AM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Posted by TreAnt427
Has anyone seen this?
Yes, and I HATE it. I am often getting gas during business hours and on the phone with a client or something and it's really hard to hear because the TVs are so loud, as well as the client wondering where the heck I am with loud TVs on in the background!
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| Posted 11/1/07 11:00 AM |
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sunflowerjesss
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Posted by BlueDiamonds
i have not seen this yet, but honestly it scares me. why must we been "entertained" every min of the day. there are tv's at the mall, the supermarket, in cars, etc. our attention spans are doomed.
Well, the one I mentioned strictly plays news so I don't really see the problem. It's just keeping up on current events.
It's not like it's playing Nicktoons.
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| Posted 11/1/07 11:00 AM |
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Phyl
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
I've seen them and I could care less.
I'm usually inside getting my Ice Coffee and a snack anyway.
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| Posted 11/1/07 11:03 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
yes, the Sunoco station by me just had them installed. it's just advertising and the weather.
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| Posted 11/1/07 11:04 AM |
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nikkiro807
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
I was in shock a little when I first saw it! I think it was the Sunoco in Mt Sinai. I remember thinking to myself,, what they heck are they going to comeup with next??? 
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| Posted 11/1/07 11:05 AM |
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Christine
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Posted by BlueDiamonds
i have not seen this yet, but honestly it scares me. why must we been "entertained" every min of the day. there are tv's at the mall, the supermarket, in cars, etc. our attention spans are doomed.
It doesn't scare me, but I had the same thoughts. I think I can stand there for 5 minutes without some form of entertainment/information coming at me.
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| Posted 11/1/07 12:02 PM |
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DDB336
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Posted by BlueDiamonds
i have not seen this yet, but honestly it scares me. why must we been "entertained" every min of the day. there are tv's at the mall, the supermarket, in cars, etc. our attention spans are doomed.
This scares me a little too. I feel like I should be paying more attention to my car, my purse and people around me. Also, I know there is already surveillance video in most places, but the more TVs that are put up, I can't help but feel will one day be watching us, like in brother and all privacy will be lost.
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| Posted 11/1/07 12:12 PM |
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cutie
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Posted by KittyTheStray
Posted by TreAnt427
Has anyone seen this?
Yes, and I HATE it. I am often getting gas during business hours and on the phone with a client or something and it's really hard to hear because the TVs are so loud, as well as the client wondering where the heck I am with loud TVs on in the background!
You should be careful - it is dangerous to talk on the phone while getting gas - it can cause a fire. I think (but I am not positive) that it might actually be illegal. Something with the way the phone can cause a static spark and the fumes can catch fire.
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| Posted 11/1/07 12:49 PM |
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alisonggg
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Posted by cutie
Posted by KittyTheStray
Yes, and I HATE it. I am often getting gas during business hours and on the phone with a client or something and it's really hard to hear because the TVs are so loud, as well as the client wondering where the heck I am with loud TVs on in the background!
You should be careful - it is dangerous to talk on the phone while getting gas - it can cause a fire. I think (but I am not positive) that it might actually be illegal. Something with the way the phone can cause a static spark and the fumes can catch fire.
I was going to say the same thing. I'm pretty sure its illegal to talk on the phone and pump gas at the same time for the reason listed above....
I absolutely HATE pumping gas so anything to make the time go quicker is ok by me
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| Posted 11/1/07 2:28 PM |
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Seriously?? It doesn't take THAT long to fill up, IMO the TVs are a bit much.
I'd rather be watching out for what's going on around me and keeping an eye out for any creeps.
They're a distraction and for that reason not a good idea.
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| Posted 11/1/07 2:32 PM |
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CouponKT
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Yup, I have only seen it at one station - but pretty cool!
Better than staring off into never-never land, like I usually do 
Message edited 11/1/2007 2:34:07 PM.
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| Posted 11/1/07 2:33 PM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Posted by alisonggg
Posted by cutie
Posted by KittyTheStray
Yes, and I HATE it. I am often getting gas during business hours and on the phone with a client or something and it's really hard to hear because the TVs are so loud, as well as the client wondering where the heck I am with loud TVs on in the background!
You should be careful - it is dangerous to talk on the phone while getting gas - it can cause a fire. I think (but I am not positive) that it might actually be illegal. Something with the way the phone can cause a static spark and the fumes can catch fire.
I was going to say the same thing. I'm pretty sure its illegal to talk on the phone and pump gas at the same time for the reason listed above....
I absolutely HATE pumping gas so anything to make the time go quicker is ok by me
Actually, cell phones causing gas station explosions is an 'urban legand'
http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/gasvapor.asp
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GenLCSW
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
very cool!
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| Posted 11/1/07 3:22 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Posted by KittyTheStray
Posted by alisonggg
Posted by cutie
Posted by KittyTheStray
Yes, and I HATE it. I am often getting gas during business hours and on the phone with a client or something and it's really hard to hear because the TVs are so loud, as well as the client wondering where the heck I am with loud TVs on in the background!
You should be careful - it is dangerous to talk on the phone while getting gas - it can cause a fire. I think (but I am not positive) that it might actually be illegal. Something with the way the phone can cause a static spark and the fumes can catch fire.
I was going to say the same thing. I'm pretty sure its illegal to talk on the phone and pump gas at the same time for the reason listed above....
I absolutely HATE pumping gas so anything to make the time go quicker is ok by me
Actually, cell phones causing gas station explosions is an 'urban legand'
http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/gasvapor.asp
Mythbusters did everything they possibly could to try and get it to ignite, but couldn't. Closed box, with perfect amount of gas fumes. Shorted out battery, exposed wires, etc. A cell phone just will not, under any circumstances, start a fire.
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| Posted 11/1/07 3:26 PM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Posted by GoldenRod
A cell phone just will not, under any circumstances, start a fire.
I bet MacGyver could get it to work
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| Posted 11/1/07 3:39 PM |
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Whamtastic
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
Posted by KittyTheStray
Posted by GoldenRod
A cell phone just will not, under any circumstances, start a fire.
I bet MacGyver could get it to work
Word.
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| Posted 11/1/07 3:41 PM |
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alisonggg
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
thanks!!! I honestly had no idea this wasn't true... good to know!!
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| Posted 11/1/07 3:50 PM |
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rojerono
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Re: TV's at Gas Pump
If there was even the remotest possibility of cell phone near a pump starting a fire... wouldn't a TELEVISION IN THE PUMP be a far greater danger??
Just saying that it doesn't seem that safe to me!
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| Posted 11/1/07 3:52 PM |
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