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Uwe Boll vs Stride Gum (yes, the chewing gum company)

Gothic Girl | May 07, 2008 | News | Misc 
Uwe Boll has pissed off alot of big names lately. There's Steven Spielberg, George Clooney, Blizzard, and Michael Bay just to name a few.

And now Stride Gum has jumped into the action, announcing that they will offer a free pack of gum to every gamer that signs the "Stop Uwe from making movies" petition. Is that a genius marketing strategy or what!
The internet petition at StopUweBoll.org is only up to 234,000 signatures, and by gum that's not fast enough for the makers of Stride. The Cadbury Adams brand of chewing gum is throwing their support behind the petition, offering a million packs of gum - one for each signer - if the petition hits the one million mark by May 14th, which isn't all that likely but at least their heart was in the right place - marketing.

quote Stride gum
"Since gamers are one of our most supportive groups, we have been looking for ways to return the favor," said Gary Osifchin, Stride North American Marketing Director. "And what better way is there to get gamers' backs than by helping them rescue their cherished videogames from the clutches of Uwe Boll?"
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  • 0 thumbs!
    Guticb | May 08, 2008
    I've always loved Stride (Chewing on a piece of Winterblue Stride right now!) and this just made me love them even more!

    I hope the petition hits the amount of signatures!
  • 2 thumbs!
    RabidChinaGirl | May 08, 2008
    I don't chew gum, but I love to hate Uwe Boll. They've got my approval!

    On another note, this is absurdly hilarious.
  • 0 thumbs!
    Silver Mirror | May 08, 2008
    Uwe Boll is becoming the Jack Thompson of the movie industry, hope that list hits the million
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      Deathman48 | May 08, 2008
      Definitely, he's providing us all with endless laughs at his ridiculous antics. The response Blizzard gave him was the best though, the day he takes the hint and stops making movies will probably be a pretty sweet day.
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    Final Blade | May 08, 2008
    LMAO Wow he's obviously having issues. I mean Stride, a gum company? For heavens sake man can't you see your digging your grave alot deeper, hell soon your going to be in the same pit as Jack Thompson.

    But im having great lulz reading this though.
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    Magimaster | May 08, 2008
    Everytime Uwe Boll makes a movie, the earth cries just a little. Anyhow, I've done my part in stopping this maniac.
  • 0 thumbs!
    StabWound | May 08, 2008
    So... When do I get my gum?
  • 1 thumbs!
    Daisy | May 08, 2008
    I'll go out and buy a pack of Stride just for this - they are clearly a company with their heads and hearts in the right place! XD
    • 0 thumbs!
      Storm | May 10, 2008
      Right on. I love how they say it, the 'clutches' of Uwe Boll. <3 Stride.
  • 1 thumbs!
    Capn Droid | May 08, 2008
    I'll buy ten packs, what the heck. I need gum anyways.
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    tekmosis | May 08, 2008
    LOL very nice interlinking, Gothic. He sure has pissed a lot of people off.
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    tallteen86 | May 08, 2008
    How good is Stride anyway? Never tried it....And does it really last long, as far as gum goes?

    I signed a petition ages ago anyway >_>
    • 0 thumbs!
      Final Blade | May 09, 2008
      Well I only Chew Orbit and Stride and i think they're both great.
      However in my experiences each piece lasts for a few hours but gets dull. But thats just me who knows.
  • 0 thumbs!
    R1DDL3S | May 09, 2008
      Stupid braces...5 gum>Stride. But i like both of them
    • 0 thumbs!
      Stainless | May 10, 2008
      Haha, never gave a *bleep* as to what my orthodontist told me xD

      Stride ftw

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