see it, say it, sorted.... but not quite

[DoubleLemon]

it seems see it, say it, sorted has become so embedded in the public consciousness, that it's being used in other places... sort of. (is the full term copyright!?)

saw this just now at the London stadium. it doesn't even make sense. you say it as reporting it. sigh.
#coyi

had anyone else seen a "version" of see it, say it, sorted?

 

[styles]

it seems see it, say it, sorted has become so embedded in the public consciousness, that it's being used in other places... sort of. (is the full term copyright!?)

saw this just now at the London stadium. it doesn't even make sense. you say it as reporting it. sigh.
#coyi

had anyone else seen a "version" of see it, say it, sorted?

I've seen some mocking it, which would generally be exempt from copyright claims under the parody exception.

For example: https://aml-group.com/app/uploads/2019/07/3.mix_.png (I have linked to the image rather than posted it inline as there's a swear word on one side). The image is from a set of pub toilets, with a picture of a toilet accompanied by the text, "If you pee somewhere that isn't right. Clear it up. Don't just leave it. Pee it. Spray it. Sort it."

I'm sure I saw a pub or coffee shop with an A board outside which had a parody reference to it but can't remember what it was.

I think I've also seen a folkawolf mock advert based on it, but can't remember what/where that was either.

It seems a bit lazy to tweak then reuse the slogan in a genuine sense, but I suppose the overriding points for me would be - if it gets the message across and changes even one person's behaviour, fair enough; and that I can't see a public interest in the BTP pursuing some sort of copyright claim; it would also be a bit of a bad look I feel trying to 'shut down' a football team's anti-discrimination campaign poster.

 

[DoubleLemon]

I've seen some mocking it, which would generally be exempt from copyright claims under the parody exception.

For example: https://aml-group.com/app/uploads/2019/07/3.mix_.png (I have linked to the image rather than posted it inline as there's a swear word on one side). The image is from a set of pub toilets, with a picture of a toilet accompanied by the text, "If you pee somewhere that isn't right. Clear it up. Don't just leave it. Pee it. Spray it. Sort it."

I'm sure I saw a pub or coffee shop with an A board outside which had a parody reference to it but can't remember what it was.

I think I've also seen a folkawolf mock advert based on it, but can't remember what/where that was either.

It seems a bit lazy to tweak then reuse the slogan in a genuine sense, but I suppose the overriding points for me would be - if it gets the message across and changes even one person's behaviour, fair enough; and that I can't see a public interest in the BTP pursuing some sort of copyright claim; it would also be a bit of a bad look I feel trying to 'shut down' a football team's anti-discrimination campaign poster.

I like the toilet one. it's just the West ham one doesn't make sense if thought about too hard. but I suppose the goad has been achieved as it's being noticed.

 

[Peter Mugridge]

Literally five minutes after reading this thread I got an e-mail from the Life 360 ( mobile phone tracking service ) people saying "Stick it, track it, find it". Screenshot below.

Are they telepathic?!

 

[D1511]

I'm certain I heard a Pepsi radio ad that used it. I'll need to listen for it again, as Google doesn't return anything.

 

[Ediswan]

Veni, vidi, vici.

 

[DarloRich]

had anyone else seen a "version" of see it, say it, sorted?

is that football ? If so it is fairly common in programmes to encourage people to report unacceptable behaviour - i agree the wording is poor.

 

[bleeder4]

These types of slogans will get more common I think as that particular format of marketing slogan is often generated by AI. If you ask ChatGPT to come up with some marketing slogans it will often spit out short sentences strung together. For example, I just asked it to give me five marketing slogans I can use to promote a product that cleans carpets without creating any noise or needing any source of power. The five it gave me were:

• No cords. No noise. No hassle.
• Silent. Simple. Spotless.
• No plugs. No batteries. Just spotless carpets.
• Silent cleaning for peaceful homes.
• Zero power. Zero noise. Zero compromise.

You can see there a clear bias towards shorter sentences connected together.

 

[Lewisham2221]

These types of slogans will get more common I think as that particular format of marketing slogan is often generated by AI. If you ask ChatGPT to come up with some marketing slogans it will often spit out short sentences strung together. For example, I just asked it to give me five marketing slogans I can use to promote a product that cleans carpets without creating any noise or needing any source of power. The five it gave me were:

• No cords. No noise. No hassle.
• Silent. Simple. Spotless.
• No plugs. No batteries. Just spotless carpets.
• Silent cleaning for peaceful homes.
• Zero power. Zero noise. Zero compromise.

You can see there a clear bias towards shorter sentences connected together.

Getting on for 25 years ago, I was taught that groups of three were a very effective writing/communication tool; it's clearly been a thing for a much longer time. See also: "Tall, dark and handsome", "Sun, sea and sand" and "Sex, drugs and rock'n'roll".

 

[DoubleLemon]

Getting on for 25 years ago, I was taught that groups of three were a very effective writing/communication tool; it's clearly been a thing for a much longer time. See also: "Tall, dark and handsome", "Sun, sea and sand" and "Sex, drugs and rock'n'roll".

three items (or short groups of items) is the optimum to have most people remember it without any aids like writing it down.

 

[Peter Mugridge]

The announcements on 377 602 at the moment are saying: "Say it, see it..." in that order...!!