Buckle Up for Absurdity: RoadtripMojo’s Terms of Service (Un)Limited

RoadtripMojo has been around for far too long with no terms of service to guide our relationship with fellow roadtrippers – and cover our a$$e$ in case some pansy gets offended. So, lazy meme thieves that we are, we asked Google’s Bard chatbot to conjure some rules of the road. Our prompt: “Write 250 words on an unreasonable terms of service for roadtripmojo website.” About 10 seconds later, it gave us the following semi-legalese, indefensible gobbledygook – plus the image of car-meets-cow, for added import. (I’m kind of expecting a fat bill for this from an attorney somewhere)

Image of car honking at a cow“Welcome, thrill-seekers and wanderlust warriors, to RoadtripMojo, the engine that fuels your spontaneous adventures! By clicking “I Accept” below, you’re not just powering up your RV, hitching up your travel trailer, or even renting a van – you’re signing a hilarious pact with the open road (and some potentially questionable legal clauses). So, grab a granola bar, crank up the tunes, and prepare for the wildest ride of your digital life:

1. Scenic Detours, Mandatory: Forget GPS, we follow the whispers of roadside gnomes and the beckoning glow of neon alien bars. Prepare for detours through emu ranches, abandoned disco rollercoasters, and the world’s largest ball of yarn (it’s mesmerizing, trust us).

2. Sing-Along or Suffer: Our vans come pre-loaded with karaoke mics and questionable playlists. Belting out Bon Jovi at sunrise is mandatory. Air guitar solos encouraged. Silence will be met with interpretive dance routines by our mascot, Barry the Badger (he’s…enthusiastic).

3. Nature’s Call, Nature’s Rules: Forget gas stations, we pit stop wherever nature calls. Be prepared to fuel up with roadside berries, questionable diner coffee, and the occasional squirrel jerky (it’s surprisingly protein-packed!).

4. Local Legends are Law: Forget traffic laws, we follow the unwritten code of the highway. Honking at cows is encouraged. Offering hitchhiking ghosts snacks is mandatory. And if Bigfoot challenges you to a thumb war, you best not lose (his grip is surprisingly strong).

5. Souvenir or Bust: Every road trip needs mementos! You’re legally obligated to collect at least one item from every state, whether it’s a giant rubber chicken, a fossilized toe, or a heartfelt poem scribbled on a napkin at a greasy spoon diner.

6. Sharing is Caring (and Mandatory): Your epic adventure isn’t just yours, it’s social media gold! We’ll live-stream your sing-alongs, questionable detours, and Barry’s interpretive dance moves (prepare for viral fame, or infamy). Privacy settings? What are those?

7. Mechanical Mishaps are Memories: Don’t fret over flat tires or overheating engines, those are just plot points for your epic road trip saga! Embrace the roadside breakdowns, the greasy fingernail repairs, and the bonding experience of pushing a van uphill in the desert heat.

8. Return or Reinvent: Upon your return, your RV, travel trailer or van may not resemble its former self. Duct tape murals, questionable air freshener scents, and a lingering aroma of singed marshmallows are all badges of honor. Consider it your personalized road trip time capsule.

9. The Open Road Remembers: Every pothole, every sing-along, every squirrel jerky snack – the road remembers. So be respectful, be adventurous, and be prepared to leave a little piece of yourself behind (and maybe pick up a few odd souvenirs along the way).

10. Bonus Clause: These terms are as fluid and whispy as the desert wind. We may add, subtract, or rewrite them at will, usually on napkins during impromptu roadside picnics. Consider it performance art with questionable legal implications.

So, are you ready to hit the gas on an absurd adventure? Buckle up, RTMers, and remember, the only constant on this wild ride is laughter (and maybe a few existential breakdowns). Now, click “I Accept” and let the chaos commence!

[Editorial note: There is no “I Accept” button]

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