FAQ
Q: Are all these screen caps real?
A: The ones we find ourselves are for sure. Sometimes people submit screen caps that are altered or fake, but we can usually tell pretty easily. Going to the site in question and trying to reproduce the results usually tells is if it’s at least plausible. It is certainly possible that a few fake ones get into the mix now and then, but something doesn’t have to be true to be funny.
Q: “Is this legal?” or “My contextual ad or website in one of your images and I’m calling my lawyer!”
A: If Jay Leno can do this five nights a week, it’s probably cool. Seriously. We don’t see how taking a picture of someone in the street with a billboard in the background and posting it on the Internet is any different. Try to remember that whole “there’s no such thing as bad publicity” adage. Also, bear in mind that these are just screen captures of publicly available web content. If an ad service is putting your ad where you don’t want it, talk to them, not us. This whole thing is satire and fair use and lots of other easily legally defensible things. At the same time, these are just funny jokes and we honestly don’t want to hurt people. If you really feel like something we have posted is hurting you somehow and have a legitimate reason as to why, cool, let us know and we’ll take it down. We’re very reasonable people. No need to involve anyone’s legal team. I mean, those lawyers’ rates are…pretendous.
Q: What’s a CAG?
A: CAG is an acronym for Contextual Advertising Goof. Our site is host to a slew of them. Contextual Advertising Goof takes a long time to type, so we usually just say CAG. Saves time. It’s also an acronym for “Commander, Air Group” like in the Navy or on Battlestar Galactica. Battlestar Galactica is a good show, by the way. You should totally check it out sometime.
Q: Who are you?
A: Jaybill and friends run the site, but most of the content is contributed by visitors.
