According to Shot in the Dark, Bob Collins broke the story and National Public Radio is now on the case. “The mystery billboard is not only real, it’s in the ‘burbs of the Twin Cities.”
There is a billboard along I-35 near Wyoming, Minn., with a huge photo of former president George W. Bush and this question: “Miss Me Yet?”
Now, the quest to find out who paid for it is underway.
At first glance, it would seem to be from some person or group who isn’t thrilled by President Barack Obama’s performance so far — unless it’s a more ironic message from those who didn’t think too much of Bush and want to remind voters about him.
Anyone have any idea where this might have come from? Speculations?
Mary Teske, the general manager of Schubert & Hoey Outdoor Advertising reports, “The Bush Miss Me Yet? billboard was paid for by a group of small business owners who feel like Washington is against them. They wish to remain anonymous. They thought it was a fun way of getting out their message.”
Various people have stepped forward around the country to claim credit — the latest was a gentleman in upstate New York from what I can tell in his e-mail. But, it’s all local, folks.
Latest comment — noodleman: @mjm: But my father always called 'em knickers (even though he probably did know better).