I heard that EXXON is giving free gas up to 20 gallons on memorial 3 day weekend is that ture?

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TRACY

Another good spoof. About as real as July 26 2006:

http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/wahoo/index/php/20060726.phtml

And now, the President and CEO of 7-Eleven, Mr. Jim Keyes. Jim Keyes enters and addresses the audience.
Jim Keyes: "Thanks, Dave. I just want to say again how thrilled 7-Eleven is to be partnered with the Late Show this month. When Dave said on July 11th . . . 7-11 . . . that he'd pay for free Slurpees, hot dogs, and muffins for anyone who came in and said 'Dave sent me,' we weren't sure what would happen. Well, the thing took off like a rocket! When Dave talks, America listens." (He applauds Dave)
"Yes, indeed. It's been a great way to reinforce our brand, and it's been a tremendous hit with the public, especially when Dave added the chance to win a new Hummer H-3. But don't take my word for it . . listen to these satisfied customers."
(roll vt - guy with Slurpee: "I got my free Slurpee! Awesome!"
woman with muffin: "Whoever said 'There's no free lunch' never heard of David Letterman and 7-Eleven!"
buy with hot dog and keys: "The free food is pretty sweet, but not as sweet as hearing that I'd won the drawing for the new Hummer.")
Back LIVE to Jim Keyes: "So keep coming in, folks! We've already given away one brand-new Hummer H-3 in addition to the food, and we're giving away three more before it all wraps up on August 1st. Thanks again, Dave! See you all at 7-Eleven!" The guy gives a bravo shake over his head and exits.
Paul seems confused: "I think I know the answer, but I'll just ask again . . . was that really the President of 7-Eleven?"
Dave looks through his blue cards: "I don't seem to have that information."

And August 16, 2006 offer at 7-11:

http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/wahoo/index/php/20060726.phtml

We have a special visitor tonight; it’s the President and CEO of 7-Eleven, Mr. Jim Keyes.
Jim Keyes enters and makes an announcement, center stage.
JIM KEYES: “Thank you, Dave. Well, folks, what a summer! Since the LATE SHOW kicked off its 7-Eleven promotion on July 11th . . . 7-11 . . . we’ve given away over 25 million dollars worth of free 7-Eleven food, plus three brand-new Hummer H-3’s! All thanks to the generosity of that man right there, David Letterman!”
(applause; big grin and wave from Dave)
“That would have been more than enough, but Dave and the Late Show have upped the ante once again and made this promotion even hotter! Go into any participating 7-Eleven store and tell the clerk, ‘Give me my million dollars,’ and you have a chance to win a cool million! Now, don’t be fooled when the clerk tells you the promotion isn’t real --- this is all part of the fun! Remember, you still get the free Slurpee, Big Bite hot dog, and bakery muffin, and you’re entered in the drawing for a new Hummer, plus a million dollars! Don’t thank me, thank David Letterman. See you all at 7-Eleven!”
Jim Keyes gives a “bravo” hand clasp over his shoulder, then exits.
A suspicious Paul asks, “Was that really Jim Keyes, the President and CEO of 7-Eleven?”
Dave hems and haws, and says he supposes it’s possible.

Interesting that they can get away with this - I think it should be considered false advertising --

Jerry M

yes

rdbarnes73

Even if those crooks at ExxonMobil offered to give me free gas for the rest of my life I wouldn't give them the satisfaction. I am in a permanent boycott of their company.

Twinkie Thief

yeah it is real,,, Exxon is trying to bribe you into thinking they give a rats rear to your needs.... i even heard Mobile is offering to help you with your mortgage payment....cause they care...

wall_coatings

it was a joke fool

jackdinah

hope it is real

is it only in New York or every where?

oriebenjamin

i just called two exxons in my area and they had no idea about this and kind of acted like i was stupid for asking, i can't believe it's not real, there needs to be action against both exxon and the late show, we need to petition against exxon and mobile over the memorial day weekend. please respond to me and lets get this started

toddalmighty

I saw the same thing. There's no way they could say that on national TV without any disclaimer that it wasn't true. If it's not true, exxon is going to have a fun weekend telling people it was a cruel sick joke. I hope it's not though. Some please confirm the truth ASAP.

Mr. X

ummm yeah whats the catch though. I bet its highly unstable and will explode.

Snack

This comes directly from the recap of the Late Show on Wednesday night:

ACT 4:
We have a special guest tonight who is here to make an exciting announcement. Dave welcomes former 7-Eleven President and current CEO of ExxonMobil, Mr. Jim Keyes.
Jim Keyes enters and stands center stage.
KEYES: “Thanks, Dave, and good evening, folks. We at ExxonMobil know you want relief at the gas pump. Well, this holiday weekend, you’ll get exactly that, thanks to a promotion called the Late Show Free Gas Giveaway!
All across America, Friday through Monday, pull into any ExxonMobil station and say, ‘This tank’s on Dave!’ You’ll get up to twenty gallons of ExxonMobil gasoline free ---- thanks to that man right there, David Letterman!” (applause)
“That would be incredible enough, but there’s more. Dave and ExxonMobil keep your cool this summer with a free cardboard sunshade for your windshield! Plus, one lucky motorist will win a pair of VIP passes to the Hollywood premiere of the summer blockbuster film, ‘The Incredible Hulk.’
So, visit your local ExxonMobil station this weekend. Sounds like this summer’s gonna be a hot one, am I right, folks?
Thanks, Dave . . . and tanks, Dave. Happy Motoring, everyone!”

The ExxonMobil CEO exits. Paul has doubt. He asks Dave, “Was that really the CEO of ExxonMobil?”
Dave checks his bluecard and says, “That’s what it says on this card.”

Sixto T

Incorrect,
There is a Superpages.com and Verizon gas giveaway at various Shell stations throughout the country today for the 1st 200 cars at 11 at each... This has caused some chaos and people to believe this is due to the Exxon anouncement.

The Exxon joke was just that and was not only in bad taste but was also bad timing as the above event is causing people to believe that the Exxon item is true.

Sorry, but until Exxon.com notes the event i wouldn't believe it.

milliemut2000

I am very disgusted by this fake offer. I am a father of 3 and am struggling to keep a float. I am or should I say was an avid fan of "The Late Show". The people at "The Late Show" may be able to afford $4.00/gal gas,but I cannot! This is a very cruel and sick joke. Home heating oil is now $4.30/gal and isn't even refined as much as gasoline.WTF!!! Approximately 5 years ago heating oil was .60 cents/gal. WTF!!! The great people of this country need to fight back. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE boycott "Exonn/Mobile", "The Late Show", "CBS", and all of their sponsors!!! If this takes off think of how this country can fight back against greed of all sorts. GET EM AMERICA!!!

Doctor Doris

Where is any information on Google to say that it is untrue, as posted by "diddledumsticks" who gives his source ashttp://www.google.com.au/search?hl=en&q=...

I sent an email inquiry to CBS, David Letterman, regarding this. This is what I sent:

"Boy, have you started something!

You announced tonight on the David Letterman Show that for the MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND THAT WE COULD SIMPLY FILL UP OUR GAS TANK UP TO 20 GALLONS AND SAY, "THIS ONE IS ON DAVE!"... AT ANY EXXON, FREE GAS!!!!

There was NO DISCLAIMER, AND NO INDICATION THAT THIS WAS A JOKE.

IS THIS FOR REAL AND IF SO, WHAT DO WE HAVE TO DO? (Snopes has not responded yet, but it is being asked on the internet.)

Let me know. I hope that it is true. If it is not, then YOU GUYS ARE IN BIG TROUBLE. You know that, right.

If it is for real, THANKS!!"
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If I get a timely reply, I will post.

If it sounds too good to be true.... BUT, I listened and they did not say it was a joke!!

poober25

I heard the tail end of the "announcement", and wonder if it's true as well. It didn't sound like a joke, but I don't know how to find out for sure. Anybody know for sure?

mergister

1. check out YouTube 9/26 The Late Show featuring a Jim Keyes; CEO 7-11
2. Actual CEO ExxonMobil is Rex W. Tillerson
3. Actual CEO 7-11 is Joseph Depinto
4. check out The Late Show website for transcript of this 'free' gas giveaway
5. don't go looking for free gas this weekend

Sir Blinksalot

No, it's untrue.

Rob T

I saw last night's Letterman as well and got excited about it at first, but I rewound it using my DVR. The guy who gave the talk about free gas had the name Jim Keyes, and was captioned as CEO of ExxonMobile and former 7/11 CEO. If you look up his name, he was a former 7/11 CEO but since has been connected with Blockbuster, and has no say in anything ExxonMobile does. It might be worth a shot to try it at a Mobile station if you were going to get gas anyways, but I doubt that would be true because it would cost hundreds of millions of dollars to run that campaign. I also doubt they could spread the word to every gas station attendant by tomorrow without the info being everywhere on the internet already.

Econo Girl

Gee, Dave - maybe for your next show, you can promise us all $ 600 checks in the mail...

seekingapath

5/23/08 ... 11:25 a.m. CDT
CBS called - we were told that the "free gas" bit was supposed to be a joke and that we should "lighten up". I see this as a wonderful opportunity to launch a boycott of ExxonMobil. Anyone ready? No more Exxon - bring 'em to their knees. It will take some time to catch on, so don't get discouraged - just spread the word.

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