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Old 04-07-2022, 04:30 PM
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What is the reason for people putting the little bath poofs in different colors on their car antennas? Someone suggested it was an invitation for um “companionship “ . Some say it’s just a way to find their car in the parking lot. Inquiring minds want to know!
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my guess is that it's a way to find one's car in the parking lot....there are no numbers on the light poles...and many of us have similar looking vehicles
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Both reasons are valid. Here are the color codes.
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Both reasons are valid. Here are the color codes.
What color do I use if I just want to find my car?
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What is the reason for people putting the little bath poofs in different colors on their car antennas? Someone suggested it was an invitation for um “companionship “ . Some say it’s just a way to find their car in the parking lot. Inquiring minds want to know!
It’s telling people that you are available!
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Both reasons are valid. Here are the color codes.
Dangerous using TV & logo with that attached to it. You might be asking for a certified letter.
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Dangerous using TV & logo with that attached to it. You might be asking for a certified letter.
Point taken. Not my image. It's an internet image apparently created by reddit.com. I'll remove it, but a Google search will find it.
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my guess is that it's a way to find one's car in the parking lot....there are no numbers on the light poles...and many of us have similar looking vehicles
AND...many of us can't remember where we parked...anymore!
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Dangerous using TV & logo with that attached to it. You might be asking for a certified letter.
How would they know who to send it to?
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The car without one is easier to find ; )



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