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Old 12-15-2014, 02:17 PM
 
Location: Michigan
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Public Safety official had said double meaning was intentional to draw attention to dangers of overcorrecting

On second thought, "Don't Jerk and Drive" was too risque for the state of South Dakota.

That public safety campaign, intended to raise awareness about the dangers of jerking the steering wheel on icy roads, played on the double meaning of the word "jerk," which can also be a euphemism for masturbation. Officials admitted to the Argus Leader that the double entendre was intentional.

State to pull 'Don't Jerk and Drive' campaign
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Old 12-15-2014, 02:29 PM
 
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Old 12-15-2014, 03:30 PM
 
Location: Custer, SD
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And they say we don't have a sense of humor!
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