Support the TDS/TCR Writers! Operation Superstantial Truthiness is ON!

Ok, we’ve been sitting patiently, waiting for the moment to strike sexy and hard in the name of the Colbert Nation.

Nation, that time has come.

Operation Superstantial Truthiness has been officially launched! Negotiations with the WGA and AMPTP continue to give us a roller-coaster ride of hope and frustration. We want to make sure we have a bold, visible, and amazingly large front to present to the powers that be that WE ARE THE COLBERT NATION! And we love our writers! And dammit, we want our shows back, and we’re not going to take this anymore!

We’ve got multiple different phases to this plan to support the writers of “The Colbert Report” and “The Daily Show”, and we need everyone’s help in supporting us to show the passion, the power, and the persistence that is the Colbert Nation.

Phase I – Pencils2MediaMoguls

Over 700,000 pencils were purchased through this initiative from fans all over the country. Here’s a pic of the pencils that were distributed in New York City.

Phase II – Fans4Writers and “Food For Thought”

Our first attempt at a fan gathering to help the writers on the picket lines was a success. Click here to see the reports and pics!

IF YOU WANT TO ATTEND FUTURE EVENTS AS A COLBERT NATION REPRESENTATIVE AND/OR A FAN OF THE DAILY SHOW:

Register with NoFactZone.net – we will be sending mailings when we begin the planning phases to help recruit people who can help. We’ll also have suggested attire, the meeting place, and what to bring. Because these tend to be short-notice events as they only plan the picketing for the following week on Thursdays/Fridays, we will most probably be asking those of you participating to bring a small amount of snacks/beverages with you (maybe $10-$20 worth) instead of trying to pool our money together via PayPal. We’ll also give you some ideas for creating t-shirts to wear, and the time and place to meet before heading out.

Phase III – Call the sponsors

Call the sponsors of the shows to let them know that you support the writers and that you will not be buying their products as long as they continue to pay for advertising on the networks who are not doing everything they can to end the strike.

Here is a sample script of what you could say when you make the calls:

My name is ________________. I am a consumer calling to tell you that I support the TV writers in their ongoing dispute with the television networks. I regret to to inform you that I am no longer comfortable using, buying, or recommending your company’s products due to your company’s continued financial support of the networks by paying them for television ad time. Thank you.

Companies to call (NOTE: These are all actual advertisers who have been featured during TDS/TCR):

CARS
Nissan: http://www.nissanusa.com/apps/contactus
BMW: http://www.bmwusa.com/contact/default
Lincoln: http://www.lincoln.com/help/contact_us.asp
Acura: http://www.acura.com/ (click on 'About Acura' and then 'Customer Services')
Ford: http://www.ford.com/footer/contact-ford<
Saturn: http://www.saturn.com/saturn/helpcenter/contact_us.jsp
Lexus: http://www.lexus.com/contact/
Honda: http://www.honda.com/contact.aspx
Kia: http://www.kia.com/index.php
Pepboys Auto: http://www.pepboys.com/about_pep_boys/contact_us/

MOVIES/TV
Dreamworks Studios (Disturbia, Blades of Glory, Balls of Fury): http://www.dreamworksstudios.com/
Rogue Pictures (Hott Fuzz) (part of Focus Features): http://www.roguepictures.com/home.html and http://www.focusfeatures.com/home.php
Sony Pictures (Perfect Stranger, Not Just the Best of Larry Sanders Show): http://www.sonypictures.com/corp/sonypicturesfaq.html
Warner Bros (300): http://www2.warnerbros.com/web/main/help/customer_service.jsp
MGM (Death at a Funeral): http://www.mgm.com/
Fox Searchlight (I Think I Love My Wife, Juno): http://www.foxsearchlight.com/index.php

PHONES/INTERNET/TECHNOLOGY
Verizon Wireless: http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/contact/index.jsp
Cingular: http://www.wireless.att.com/about/contact-us/contact-us.jsp
T-mobile: http://www.t-mobile.com/Contact.aspx
Sprint: http://www.sprint.com/contactus/
Comcast: http://www.comcast.com/Corporate/Customers/contactus/ContactUs.html
Apple: http://www.apple.com/contact/
Nintendo Wii: http://www.nintendo.com/corp/contact.jsp
Best Buy: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=pcmcat87800050001
Circuit City: http://www.circuitcity.com/cs_customer_email.jsp?c=1

ALCOHOL
Disaronno: http://www.disaronno.com/home.aspx
Southern Comfort: http://www.southerncomfort.com/Default.aspx
Coors Light: http://www.coorslight.com/
Bacardi: http://www.bacardi.com/
Heineken: http://www.heinekeninternational.com/contactus.aspx
Bombay Sapphire: http://www.bombaysapphire.com/
Miller: http://www.millerlite.com/

PERSONAL
Gillette – Fusion Power: http://www.pg.com/getintouch/index.jhtml?p_sid=z2GWQiTi
Tag Body Spray and Antiperspirant: http://www.consideryourselfwarned.com/
Lunesta: http://www.lunesta.com/contact/contact.html
Head & Shoulders: http://www.headandshoulders.com/en_US/contact_us/default.jsp

FOOD
Nabisco (Fig Newtons): http://www.nabisco.com/misccontent/contactus/contact.aspx?m=cu_form1
Subway: http://www.subway.com/Applications/CustService/frmCustomerService.aspx
Sobe (LifeWater): http://www.sobebev.com/about/contact.shtml‘
Dentyne Ice: http://www.cadburyadams.com/ContactUs/tabid/106/Default.aspx
Dave and Buster's: http://www.daveandbusters.com/Misc/ContactUs.aspx
Pizza Hut: http://www.pizzahut.com/ContactUs.aspx

INSURANCE/MEDICAL
TIAA Cref: http://www.tiaa-cref.org/about/contact/index.html?tc_lnk=toputlity
Pacific Life: http://www.pacificlife.com/Resource/Contact+Us/Contact+Pacific+Life.htm
Esurance: http://www.esurance.com/contact.asp
Carfax.com: http://www.carfax.com/cfm/helpcenter.cfm
Vehix.com: http://www.vehix.com//corporate/contactUs/
Progressive Auto Insurance: https://www.progressive.com/contact-us.aspx

MISC
Match.com: http://www.match.com/help/contactusindex.aspx
eHarmony: http://www.eharmony.com/
Hyatt Gold Passport: http://goldpassport.hyatt.com/gp/en/contact_us.jsp
Expedia.com: http://www.expedia.com/daily/service/default.asp?rfrr=-940

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