Costa Mesa Arco Gas Station Tries to Hide its Relationship with British Petroleum

Categories: Snap Judgment
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Fill 'er up with spin!

I think the only people more hated right now by Americans than Mexicans is anything or anyone having any relationship with British Petroleum, or BP for short. Knowing that, the Arco gas station on the corner of Red Hill and Bristol in Costa Mesa has gone to the extraordinary measure of covering up its relationship to BP. Click for a photo after the jump.

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Yeah!


Notice the far-right corner of the gas prices, where it says "ARCO--Part of." Usually, the BP logo follows, a bright-yellow sun or flower or something ringed by more green--you know, because this energy conglomerate whose oil is destroying the Gulf of Mexico is green!

Now, though, a sticker covers the BP logo. I don't think it's legible in this picture, and I apologize for not knowing how to work Photoshop so I can grab that cover-up and blow it up, but the sticker reads "Mix and Match Powerade 32oz and" some other food product. Funny!

Comments (7)

Anonymous says:

LOL!! Its sad that we American's depend on oil to continue our everyday use of cars, airplanes and other use of transportation services. I wouldn't mind using a bike. However, I would use my car if I am going to the supermarket, school and work.

Posted On: Friday, Jun. 4 2010 @ 11:03AM
No es Racista says:

People like Gustavo Arellano will have you believe that promoting enforcement of immigration laws at any level is paramount to "hating Mexicans". Kudo's for spreading ignorance, Gustavo!

Posted On: Friday, Jun. 4 2010 @ 11:41AM
Gustavo Arellano says:

No es: Can't match you, though!

Posted On: Friday, Jun. 4 2010 @ 11:47AM
Dweezle says:

ARCO which used to be Atlantic Richfield is BP, and Shell is a Dutch Company, Chevron and Exxon/Mobil seem to be the only American Gas stations.

Posted On: Friday, Jun. 4 2010 @ 11:58AM
Hogar Latino Realty says:


We should Hire PEMEX to drill the Oil From Us.
Viva Mexico.....

Posted On: Friday, Jun. 4 2010 @ 12:07PM
El Maleno says:

Buy American people; cars, gas, etc... We rely too much on foreigh products. Stay Proud

Posted On: Friday, Jun. 4 2010 @ 12:24PM
Juan Garcia says:

What happened to BP, could have easily happened to Chevron or Exxon/Mobile, it was a gas pocket explosion, that caused the rig to sink. With so much hype by Obama claiming the Government is really in charge of the cleanup and capping efforts, and Bp would pay the costs. After all of those efforts and 45 days later and still the damn thing leaks. Too many chiefs not enough indios!

Posted On: Friday, Jun. 4 2010 @ 1:05PM

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