When it comes to “Uneek Auto Concepts,” the purveyors of detergents and wax products for car washes (at least at the car wash at my local Diamond Shamrock), I’m uncertain whether to be more offended by their abuse of English spelling (what next, “Uneek Lite?”) or by their wrapping themselves in the flag (“Uneek Soap Advantage” = “USA” with a big flag waving behind it).<\/p>\n
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