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		artursapek on Jan 6, 2016 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: SF Yellow Cab to file for bankruptcy That "off button" doesn't turn it off, it makes it goes into a silent slideshow mode showing you more ads with an equally bright screen. Point is you can't win against the ad machine.

pyrocat on Jan 6, 2016 [–]

Take a brick with you.

jacquesm on Jan 6, 2016 | | [–]

I'd suggest some duct tape and a newspaper. Those are less conspicuous and you might get away with it without ending up in handcuffs.

theworstshill on Jan 6, 2016 | | [–]

I like you.

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