So, I am not the only one with some issues with April Fools Day. (and thanks to Denise and Tony for their comments).

Many media outlets report that Car and Driver magazine is now apologizing for a prank “gone too far,” after they announced earlier Wednesday morning that President Obama had ordered Chevrolet and Dodge to pull NASCAR funding by the end of the season if the failing auto companies hope to receive further federal assistance.

Here is the text of the prank:
In a move sure to spark outrage, the White House announced today that GM and Chrysler must cease participation in NASCAR at the end of the 2009 season if they hope to receive any additional financial aid from the government … A complete withdrawal from America’s premier racing series is expected to save more than $250 million between GM and Chrysler, a substantial amount considering the drastic measures being implemented elsewhere.

I have a pretty good sense of humor but I sometimes go too far. I guess that can be said of United and Car and Driver. I think we are already hyper-sensitive in this society and I do not want to contribute to that but I don’t know where the line is for people so we do need to be careful. This is especially true in our own workplaces. I guess we need to get to know people so we can act accordingly.

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