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A bumper sticker is an adhesive Label or sticker with a message, meant to be attached to the Bumper of an Automobile and to be read by the occupants of other vehicles. Most bumper stickers are about 3 inches by 12 inches and are often made of Vinyl . PURPOSE Bumper stickers can be Political , Humor ous, or in support of a Team or other organizations. They may promote or oppose a particular stand. Bumper stickers are a popular way of showing support for a Candidate for a Government al seat and become more common during Election years. APPLICATION AND REMOVAL Due to the movement of the vehicle and changing weather conditions, it is vital that the sticker adhere well to the bumper surface. However, there are some "easy to remove" bumper stickers and Magnetic bumper stickers, occasionally made to be used as pranks by putting them on someone else's bumper. One way to remove a sticker is with Penetrating Oil . HISTORY Bumper stickers could not predate the introduction of the automobile bumper; the printer from Kansas City . The first bumper stickers appeared shortly before World War II ; they were flag-like, and attached to the bumper by wires. Gill replaced the wire attachments with pressure sensitive Adhesive , and as a result bumper stickers became more widespread and practical. OUTSIDE OF THE USA Considerable variation exists around the world as to the context and purpose of stickers. On some vehicles, some stickers are like trophy signs of WWII aeroplanes, either of locations visited or actions completed. They have also been extensively applied to rear windows as well, where legislative measures have not banned such use. In some countries, the level of derogatory and aggressive messages have not been prevented in any way, as a consequence where owners or drivers wish such items onto themselves, expletives and suspect morals and behaviour are clearly pasted onto the rear of cars. EXTERNAL LINKS
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