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JonesoftheNorth t1_j92bhu9 wrote

I see you like to live... dangerously. 🤣

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SeriesIRL t1_j93yq6t wrote

Shit, I'm Canadian, and next time I drive that way, I even plan on stopping.

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lobstah t1_j92pk1n wrote

This pole should have a twitter account.

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ChristmasAliens t1_j938fga wrote

It has a whole Facebook group

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lobstah t1_j939qmw wrote

Ha ! Someone with some wit could really run with this ! Twitter, TikTok, Instagram,... whatever

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ExamShot9207 t1_j93l4kj wrote

If you haven't joined our Facebook group yet it's the Auburn Walmart Pole Strikes Again. 🤣

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jpGrind t1_j92os08 wrote

i had nothing to do a few weekends ago, and came this close to just hopping in the car and driving to the auburn walmart to finally lay eyes on this menace.

OP, you're gonna have to stand out there with some airport traffic wands to help guide traffic.

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infinite_zero OP t1_j92p0mz wrote

We were tubing at Lost Valley and were too close to not make a detour.

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jpGrind t1_j92pt7k wrote

tubing and stopping in to see the pole?

solid day

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GoArmyNG t1_j93m77u wrote

I live in the area and frequent that walmart, have even witnessed a couple of the collisions these piles have been in. It almost feels strange to me that some people actually would set out to come see it...

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jpGrind t1_j94mcxo wrote

i hope you've enjoyed this brief glimpse into my life

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BlaineThePainInMaine t1_j94sii6 wrote

I sure did. I'm very glad to know there are others out there (or at least one other!)who would consider a day trip to visit the infamous Auburn Walmart Car-Killer to be a big day out!

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GoArmyNG t1_j95ipp9 wrote

Definitely nothing wrong with it! Just as someone who sees that pole slmost weekly, it's lost its attraction for me! Come on up and visit the pole!

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AdmiralPoopbutt t1_j95nwg3 wrote

Can you explain why people run into it so often? To me it seems like a mostly typical sign in a parking lot.

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GoArmyNG t1_j95oxrn wrote

I honestly wish I could. I have no idea why those particular posts are such magnets for cars. There doesn't seem to be any constant that I can think of other than those poles. It baffles me to this day.

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Lieutenant_Joe t1_j969xdm wrote

A friend of mine postulated that maybe they’re doing it for the meme now. In this economy? I doubt it.

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GoArmyNG t1_j96gngx wrote

I thought about that as well, but at this point, insurance can't be covering these accidents..... and your right, in this economy, with the price of parts/cars... fuck that.

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Alternative_Sort_404 t1_j9hgid4 wrote

That type of balustrade is too low to be obvious from inside a typical vehicle, esp when driven by a a distracted person… they always have them around gas pumps, and I can’t remember how many people hit them while I was working at one, but it was a lot! Pay attention drivers, they are there to keep you from damaging more important property than your own vehicle- like pedestrians, gas pumps, or other parked cars…

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GoArmyNG t1_j9hhhdm wrote

I did bump one of those at a gas station while backing out of a spot by the door. It was shorter and narrower than my tailgate. I couldn't see it behind me at all. I thought I had an extra 6 inches, which I would have, if the post wasn't there.... but, at the end of the day, it didn't damage my truck or the post so who cares? Lol

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Alternative_Sort_404 t1_j9hj1qu wrote

Yeah, I’ve seen people ruin an entire side of their vehicle because they didn’t know how to get out of a situation once they got into it. Not pretty. But it IS better hitting a traffic control device than another person, tho. Seems like they’d have to be cutting through a parking area to hit that WalMart one to me… but I haven’t visited 🙄

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GoArmyNG t1_j9hjiz1 wrote

It's becoming a bit of a tourist attraction and I really really wish it just wouldn't..... it's annoying.... that parking lot gets packed enough as it is..... can I help drive people away? Remember there was a shooting there within the last couple years?

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fredezz t1_j92lywe wrote

Death Wish

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SummerBirdsong t1_j92snpy wrote

When the weather is warm enough somebody's got to get out there in a bikini and stripper heels for a proper pole photoshoot. This is a gender neutral, size neutral, and hairiness neutral assignment by the way. Let your creative spirit soar.

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ellcoolj t1_j931fk1 wrote

Why wait for warmer weather… I’m sure there’s a Mainer with a bikini and bean boots willing to do this

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havocdawg t1_j92cxxg wrote

How’d you get on the other side of the barriers!? So sketchy.

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FlyingUdonMonster t1_j92x5ab wrote

🎶 Hit me, baby, one more time! 🎶

—That pole's theme song.

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llcorona t1_j93316e wrote

Willing to bet at least one of the poledancers could say "Oops!... I Did It Again"

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kjimdandy t1_j92ivzd wrote

You get an autograph?!

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uniboo8 t1_j92njsh wrote

People should start signing it

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ChristmasAliens t1_j93awr5 wrote

Crash into it you sign it

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MaineChowder71 t1_j93fw1n wrote

They're going to need a bigger sign to accommodate all those signatures

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ChristmasAliens t1_j93hssy wrote

Enough room on the barrier lol

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GoArmyNG t1_j93mhuz wrote

That's why they put the barriers there. More surface area for signatures!

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andsendunits t1_j92l05e wrote

I'd love to check this out, but I have zero reason to visit Auburn, besides this pole.

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SummerBirdsong t1_j92s1yh wrote

What more reason do you need. Auburn for The Pole and Bangor for the Duck of Justice.

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andsendunits t1_j94yfea wrote

I live in Bangor, and had no idea that I could in fact visit the Duck.

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SummerBirdsong t1_j95ysrj wrote

Yep. Folk stop by from all over the country to have their picture taken with the Duck.

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iamthefluffyyeti t1_j93u9xa wrote

The Moxie festival, duh.

Edit: and also this pole

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andsendunits t1_j94yrkb wrote

Technically, I could still ignore the pole since the festival is in Lisbon. Though I would have to check out L/A after thinking a bit. A buddy of mine from college grew up in Lewiston and it is a must see because of that.

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iamthefluffyyeti t1_j98a369 wrote

Yeah my grandparents help coordinate a lot of everything. If you like moxie, you should definitely go

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Alternative_Sort_404 t1_j9hkclx wrote

Rumor has it there will be a new Luchador Taco location in Auburn soon… that will totally be worth it

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Narcomancer69420 t1_j92q9cp wrote

Missed opportunity to lie down next to it in the FamilyGuy pose💀

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Cloudrunner5k t1_j92ury9 wrote

I am unfamiliar with the pole. What is the story here?

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infinite_zero OP t1_j92v3mj wrote

This should tell you everything you need to know.

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Cloudrunner5k t1_j92wgzt wrote

That poll has a high kill count than the bunny from Monty Python Holy Grail

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truththeavengerfish t1_j95i9gp wrote

“Well, that's no ordinary stop sign. That's the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered signage you ever set eyes on.”

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everyoneisnuts t1_j94poml wrote

Wow, the pole seems to be in an appropriate spot. Just a lot of drunk people at the Auburn Walmart or?

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DidDunMegasploded t1_j95g62g wrote

Nah, just people who can't drive worth even the smallest hill of beans.

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joftheinternet t1_j9313i3 wrote

I want to visit, but I'm terrified of being sucked into whatever vortex that surrounds that sign

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StPeir t1_j931q17 wrote

Seems dangerous, like someone could sideswipe you at any moment. It’s like those people who take pictures at the Grand Canyon with one foot hanging over the edge

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RancidHorseJizz t1_j93coac wrote

RIP, op. He is currently stuck in the wheel well of an SUV.

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DidDunMegasploded t1_j92zc0b wrote

I was just thinking of all the pictures that are gonna flood this subreddit of people visiting this pole, lmao.

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Majestic-Feedback541 t1_j94hgtr wrote

It's much more enjoyable than the mushroom pics, imo.

We're pretty seasonal round here. We have mushroom season, tick season, it so cold season, it's too hot season, hey I'm traveling to Maine can you help me plan my vacation season, and on and on and on

The did anyone see those weird lights in the sky, and why are there jets flying in Portland, and license plate ones are year round events. Although I suppose the vacation one could be included here too.

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FortBlocks t1_j92w9ov wrote

Our new tourist attraction

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Alternative_Sort_404 t1_j9hjz35 wrote

I’d rather go to Roy’s for some ice cream and minigolf - even in winter, if possible

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IamSauerKraut t1_j944eli wrote

When in Auburn, the pole visits you!

[ya'd think the guy could wear a mt. katahdin sweatshirt]

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SubtleOrange t1_j92i1qs wrote

I don't get it... Would someone mind explaining?

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kjimdandy t1_j92j365 wrote

Sure! This Walmart parking lot stop sign in Auburn has been knocked over a few hundred times (might be an exaggeration but might be close) by patrons in motor vehicles over the past couple years. Poor fucking thing can’t catch a break!

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kintokae t1_j93uf2q wrote

That pole has seen more action than most only fans users.

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Nowandthen2023 t1_j93i2kj wrote

At this point it's a tourist attraction

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Goodunnn t1_j935jjm wrote

Be careful, it’s magnetic

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Majestic-Feedback541 t1_j93dtwp wrote

That probably the worst possible spot to stand in that parking lot

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DonkeyKongsVet t1_j93v4vv wrote

That pole going to get more visitors than Paul Bunyan in Bangor. That not even including the people who drop in and hit the pole

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New-Vegetable-1274 t1_j96fejd wrote

The pole needs two more cement barriers. The next thing should be a little guard shack with a guy in it that comes out and waves you on when it's safe to go. I like how things like this become iconic and develop a sort of reputation. Anyone know of any other examples of things like this?

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