This came through my mailbox in April, 1996, when I still worked for NASA. It went around like wildfire.
Important!
Please fill out and mail this card within 10 days of purchase.
Thank you for purchasing a McDonnell Douglas military aircraft. In order to protect your new investment, please take a few moments to fill out the warranty registration card below. Answering the survey questions is not required, but the information will help us to develop new products that best meet your needs and desires.
1. _Mr. _Mrs. _Ms. _Miss _Lt. _Gen. _Comrade _Classified _Other
First Name_____________ Initial____ Last Name_________________________
Latitude_____________ Longitude_____________
Altitude______ Password, Code Name, Etc.__________________
2. Which model aircraft did you purchase?
_F-14 Tomcat _F-15 Eagle _F-16 Falcon _F-19A Stealth _Classified
3. Date of purchase____________
4. Serial Number____________________
5. Please check where this product was purchased:
_Received as Gift/Aid Package
_Catalog Showroom
_Sleazy Arms Broker
_Mail Order
_Discount Store
_Government Surplus
_Classified
6. Please check how you became aware of the McDonnell Douglas product you have just purchased:
_Heard loud noise, looked up
_Store Display
_Espionage
_Recommended by friend/relative/ally
_Political lobbying by Manufacturer
_Was attacked by one
7. Please check the three (3) factors which most influenced your decision to purchase this McDonnell Douglas product:
_Style/Appearance
_Kickback/Bribe
_Recommended by salesperson
_Speed/Maneuverability
_Comfort/Convenience
_McDonnell Douglas Reputation
_Advanced Weapons Systems
_Price/Value
_Back-Room Politics
_Negative experience opposing one in combat
8. Please check the location(s) where this product will be used:
_North America
_Central/South America
_Aircraft Carrier
_Europe
_Middle East
_Africa
_Asia/Far East
_Misc. Third-World Countries
_Classified
9. Please check the products that you currently own, or intend to purchase in the near future:
| Product | Own | Intend to purchase |
| Color TV | ||
| VCR | ||
| ICBM | ||
| Killer Satellite | ||
| CD Player | ||
| Air-to-Air Missiles | ||
| Space Shuttle | ||
| Home Computer | ||
| Nuclear Weapon |
10. How would you describe yourself or your organization? (Check all that apply):
_Communist/Socialist
_Terrorist
_Crazed (Islamic)
_Crazed (Other)
_Neutral
_Democratic
_Dictatorship
_Corrupt (Latin American)
_Corrupt (Other)
_Primitive/Tribal
11. How did you pay for your McDonnell Douglas product?
_Cash
_Suitcases of Cocaine
_Oil Revenues
_Deficit Spending
_Personal Check
_Credit Card
_Ransom Money
_Traveler's Check
12. Occupation
_Homemaker
_Sales/Marketing
_Revolutionary
_Clerical
_Mercenary
_Tyrant
_Middle Management
_Eccentric Billionaire
_Defense Minister/General
_Retired
_Student
13. To help us understand our Customers' lifestyles, please indicate the interests and activities in which you and your spouse enjoy participating on a regular basis:
_Golf
_Boating/Sailing
_Sabotage
_Running/Jogging
_Propaganda/Disinformation
_Destabilizing/Overthrow
_Default on Loans
_Gardening
_Crafts
_Black Market/Smuggling
_Collectibles/Collections
_Watching Sports on TV
_Wines
_Interrogation/Torture
_Household Pets
_Crushing Rebellions
_Espionage/Reconnaissance
_Fashion Clothing
_Border Disputes
_Mutually Assured Destruction
Thanks for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire. Your answers will be used in market studies that will help McDonnell Douglas serve you better in the future -- as well as allowing you to receive mailings and special offers from other companies, governments, extremist groups, and mysterious consortia.
Comments or suggestions about our fighter planes? Please write to:
McDONNELL DOUGLAS CORPORATION
Marketing Department
Military Aerospace Division
P.O. Box 800
St. Louis, MO 55500
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