bumper sticker

bumper sticker
a) An adhesive label or decal, usually applied to the bumper or back end of an automobile, and displaying a short political, promotional, philosophical, or humorous message.

He has a bumper sticker on his van that reads "faster than a speeding ticket".

b) Metaphorically, said of canned insight; a slogan or saying that is trite or lacks depth.

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