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They are what we all see as we take to the roads: bumper stickers. While these decorative ornaments for vehicles tend to be seen as tacky, are more than often overlooked, and even go unnoticed, they reveal personal information in an interesting way. These seemingly small tidbits of information give insight as to who the driver or owner of a vehicle is, revealing their interests, likes and dislikes, personality traits, family history, political standings, education, and much more. Whether it is a bumper sticker, car decal, window paint, or another type of vehicular tattoo, these forms of everyday writing reveal information that would otherwise be unknown by those in passing vehicles. It's quite common to feel uncomfortable sharing personal information, especially upon initial introductions, however, writing on vehicles provides us with first impressions that otherwise never would have been had. Beyond this, writing on vehicles functions as a form of expression for humankind without even being acknowledged as such. While these writings can go ignored, there is beauty in their simplicity. Writing on vehicles allows for self-expression that follows drivers wherever they travel, functioning as a platform to share personal information and establish social connections with strangers in an unconventional way.