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Everlasting Stamp
March 27, 2007The USPS unveiled a strange new conspiracy theory stamp today. It's called the Forever Stamp. You can read about it at the USPS site here. The linked article shows the final, chosen stamp (more on that in a second) and goes on to explain that a Forever Stamp, once purchased, will always be good for a first class letter. EVEN IF STAMPS GO UP. Which is why the stamp doesn't have a monetary value on it - just the word "forever." This could be a real savings. If you buy 5000 stamps at 41¢ each you've just spent $2,050 - but just think! You'll never have to deal with increased rates, 1¢ and 2¢ stamps. You may be saving hundreds of dollars in increased productivity, lower costs and peace of mind.
I have a quick word about the stamp that was chosen; a friend of mine who is high-placed in the postal world sent me an image of a plateblock that was initially under consideration for the Forever Stamp:
Now...I suppose the Liberty Bell here is everyone's sentimental favorite but still, you should at least consider each of the other candidates. Spongebob, for example, would seem to be the perfect lickable stamp. He's super-absorbent and probably stays on there real well. Then we have Yoo Hoo - what's more forever than the an "MMMMM! ICY 'HOO SHAKE!" It's Shake-o-licious!
And finally we have Milton Berle. And although he's not around any more, God Bless his soul, he DID star with the muppets in the Muppet Movie and they're still quite active. And Milton has given us countless fond memories and joy that still fill our hearts today.
What do you think? Who or what should have been on the forever stamp? Did they make the right choice? Or miss an obvious candidate? Weigh in via a comment.
Comments
i want a sponge bob stamp
Posted by: cody | December 28, 2007 10:33 AM