Jackson Free Press

An Ole Miss student and budding entrepreneur named Mac Wadlington, 22, has created what may prove to be the accessory of the season. Wadlington ("like a heavy duck," he says) has printed up hundreds of bright red stickers with a large "F" in the middle in white text. Beneath that are the words "The Mayor."

"At Ole Miss," Wadlington explains, "everyone has these black 'W: The President' stickers supporting President Bush. So I thought, why not have one that says 'F' for Frank? I think there's a real market for stickers with a letter and that person's position."

Wadlington is originally from Jackson and has kept his eye on hometown happenings. "I just see this as a way to express yourself," Wadlington says. "It's not like you can roll your window down and yell at the other drivers, 'Hey, I think the mayor's cool!'" He says he hopes the stickers become as popular as pet rocks or even lava lamps.

Unfortunately, Wadlington will soon leave Mississippi to attend culinary school somewhere in California, New York or Arizona. He does not seem entirely sure where, and eventually decides that it will be at an "undisclosed location."

The stickers have already begun to turn up on some cars around town. Wadlington says that for now, only sex shops have the stickers, particularly "the one by the rubber factory." He says he hopes to have the stickers in more local shops soon. For now, e-mail him at [e-mail missing] if you are squeamish about sex shops. The stickers cost $3.

"The thing about a sticker," Wadlington muses, "is that there's no way for a sticker to be silent. Without stickers, we'd just have to use hand gestures."

Previous Comments

ID

66766

Comment

"F" is for failing! As in: I am Frank Melton and I am "failing" as leader of this city! What happened to the "Give'em Hell Frank" stickers? I got one if the JFP would like it?

Author

pikersam

Date

2006-08-23T18:16:26-06:00

ID

66767

Comment

F - is for FRANK R - is for RIDICULOUS A - is for ARROGANT N - is for NONSENSICAL K- is KNOW-NOTHING fRANK IS A RIDICULOUS, ARROGANT, NONSENSICAL KNOW-NOTHING WHO IS FRANKLY KILLING JACKSON. I think the bumper sticker is cute and I will for sure purchase one!

Author

justjess

Date

2006-08-24T12:07:20-06:00

ID

66768

Comment

Justjess, et al, I thought the f was for something else. The mere mentioning of the mayor to many Jacksonians will get you a quick f Frank.

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2006-08-24T12:44:33-06:00

ID

66769

Comment

Bingo: "Eff the mayor," to adopt Lynne Truss's euphemism. Best, Tim

Author

Tim Kynerd

Date

2006-08-24T14:33:05-06:00

ID

66770

Comment

That's cute Lynn and Tim but, what about "The mayor is effing us?"l Just thinking!

Author

justjess

Date

2006-08-28T12:52:16-06:00

ID

66771

Comment

F is for FOOL, FOUL, FALLACY, FICTITIOUS, F-----UP, FAILED, enough this all sums up to equal Frank!!!

Author

maad

Date

2006-08-29T01:14:50-06:00

ID

66772

Comment

That's cute Lynn and Tim but, what about "The mayor is effing us?" That too, of course! :-P

Author

Tim Kynerd

Date

2006-08-29T08:25:04-06:00

ID

66773

Comment

Have a little respect for our great mayor!

Author

ANY-MEANS-NEC

Date

2006-08-29T12:40:38-06:00

ID

66774

Comment

I'll have all the respect in the world for Jackson's great mayor...the minute Jackson GETS a great mayor. Jackson HAD a great mayor and let him go. :-(

Author

Tim Kynerd

Date

2006-08-29T12:56:46-06:00

ID

66775

Comment

AMEN TIM KYNARD

Author

justjess

Date

2006-08-29T15:18:09-06:00

ID

66776

Comment

F is for Firestarter. R is for Re-write your story, until you seem innocent. A is for Above the Law. and that's all I've got.

Author

kate

Date

2006-08-29T15:31:17-06:00

ID

66777

Comment

N is for NO firearms training... K is weak politicians who kiss his a$$...

Author

Cliff Cargill

Date

2006-08-29T16:29:37-06:00

ID

66778

Comment

Cliff, you are on the verge of jihad. ;)

Author

Brian C Johnson

Date

2006-08-29T23:51:52-06:00

ID

66779

Comment

F is for Fire, Ready, Aim! Lately it is for Fire!

Author

pikersam

Date

2006-08-30T08:39:53-06:00

ID

66780

Comment

F is for Follishness. The mayor seems to have enough to spread around. F is for Foot-In-The-Mouth. Melton has mastered this art. F is for Free Lance. This mayor has no plan, he just shoots from the hip.

Author

lance

Date

2006-08-31T04:09:42-06:00

ID

66781

Comment

F is for Frank and J is for Jane. Frank Melton nor Jane Sargent has a Plan for this City.

Author

justjess

Date

2006-08-31T09:17:49-06:00

ID

66782

Comment

I'm shocked Frank didn't like the plan. Smile. I'm likewise surprised Mrs. Sargent thought she could write something pleasing or acceptable to Frank. "I don't have time to write a bunch of garbage." I'm going to start praying that God will grant me another necessity in my old age besides air-condition. God please give me good sense in old age too. You see, I hope I have sense enough to tell the Frank Meltons of the world to write up you own damn "bunch of garbage."

Author

Ray Carter

Date

2006-08-31T09:25:58-06:00