Cheating Husband Billboard May Be Hoax

The original billboard in Greensboro, NC was replaced with this message. (WFMY-TV)
The original billboard in Greensboro, NC was replaced with this message. (WFMY-TV)
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Updated: 3/22 12:35 pm
Greensboro, NC (WFMY-TV)-- A billboard prominently displayed on one of the busiest streets in Greensboro is yet again turning heads and this time with a new message.

It all started yesterday when a message from a scorned wife appeared on the billboard for her husband.

But now a new billboard only one day after the first, appears with a new message: "Jessica -- Meet me at Yodaddy's at 7:00 p.m. for some wine therapy. --Jennifer"

The original billboard read: "Michael -- GPS tracker -- $250, Nikon camera with zoom lens -- $1,600, catching my LYING HUSBAND and buying this billboard with our investment account -- Priceless. Tell Jessica you're moving in! -- Jennifer"

We don't know who Michael is. We don't know who Jessica is. And we don't know who Jennifer is. In fact, we don't know if they exist. Some are now saying that this could be a publicity stunt.

Greensboro residents are curious. "I thought it was kind of ingenious, then I was wondering if it was actually real," said Wil Gibbs. "I'm not sure if it was somebody actually doing it, but if it is, she got him."

"I don't know if it's true or not, but it kind of makes me laugh...if it's true, it also makes me kind of sad. But it's clever," said Annie Roberts.

"I actually had a friend of mine send it to me on Facebook earlier today, and I was on my way over here to meet some friends and I thought I'd take a good look at it for myself when I got here," said James Bohannon.

"I think that Michael has a tough couple of weeks coming," said Gibbs.

So if it is true, what was Jennifer thinking? Dr. Nannette Funderburk said assuming this is a real situation, it's all about power through exposure. "She possibly felt pretty betrayed by this. We don't know all the details of what was going on, but betrayal is a strong emotion. And when you feel betrayed, that thought of vengeance comes back. I want to be able to get my power back," said Funderburk.

Billboards typically cost somewhere between $2,000 and $2,200 a month for one side. This message from Jennifer is on both sides of the billboard.

Elon Law School assistant professor Enrique Armijo said Jennifer can't be sued by anyone mention in the ad. "So basically, I think this ad is very clever and it may have been written, with the assistance of an attorney," said Armijo. 
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Joe Momma - 3/24/2013 3:22 PM
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Sounds like an advertisement for a place called "YoDaddy's", to me!

Richard789 - 3/23/2013 6:11 PM
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I never saw a billboard that was believable except that they say what may be ahead.

Richard789 - 3/23/2013 5:24 PM
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May be. May be not.

buckylastard - 3/23/2013 9:23 AM
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I can see a billboard from my office window. I think I'll put my computer passwords on it. They told me I can't put them on a stickie on my monitor anymore.

Cincinnatus - 3/23/2013 8:30 AM
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Barnyard: I agree with your guess. Once an electronic billboard is up it costs the owner almost nothing to change the message. They can use clever messages until they attract a client. It's certainly more original and interesting than "Your message could be Here."

Cincinnatus - 3/23/2013 8:27 AM
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Am I ever stuck in the past. I thought billboards only cost about $500 per month.

Sheepdog - 3/22/2013 1:43 PM
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LOL, Carrie Underwood's song "Two Black Cadillacs" came on Pandora as I was reading this...

rosey red - 3/22/2013 12:44 PM
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I think it is all juvenile and meaningless!

Barnyard - 3/22/2013 11:10 AM
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Quite possibly a publicity stunt by the billboard company to show how far billboard advertising reaches.

pac0baby - 3/22/2013 11:03 AM
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its illegal to track a vehicle that is not in your name. Just saying.
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