New bumper sticker: ‘Flee Ballard’

Posted by Geeky Swedes on February 27th, 2008

We’ve all seen the “Free Ballard” bumper stickers. And now the Mysterious Traveler spotted an alteration to the theme on the back of a Suburu: “Flee Ballard” (full photo). Looks like some nifty artwork swapping that “R” for an “L.” As we posted last week, Archie McPhee recently added a new sticker, “Ballard Welcomes Our New Condo Overlords,” which spurred quite a discussion here on My Ballard.

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Suthii

I agree, leave, and don't let the door hit you in the a** on the way out.

chelsea!

@ Peter: There's a new coffee shop down by 39th that has signage with 'Freelard' on it. I see some graffiti-ing in your future. ;)

Peter

It's Frelard...one "e". Like Fremont, except with the "mont" removed and the "lard" added. However Anthony is correct. Frelard can only be used in a historical context. The area around Hales is now called Balmont.

randi

Ah, the subaru driver.
Must tape bumper sticker onto the inside rear window.

Anthony

I am still waiting for the day "Freelard" gets gentrified and turns into "Balmont".

joe

Right, if you really think Ballard is this bad all of sudden, then feel free to move out. It's still a wonderful place, and besides, most of Seattle's commute-friendly neighborhoods are undergoing tremendous change. Where would you go? Upper Queen Anne? Get out your checkbook...