Brand loyalty

rush2112 · Post by **rush2112** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 8:47 am

inglehoffers mustard
Kodiak
q-tips
Northern European cars

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 8:48 am

Ah:

Oreo cookies.

Fuck Hydrox or whatever other piddlyshit brand makes "chocolate sandwich cookies"

Post by **briandtw** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 8:53 am

Johnnie wrote:I go with:

Reese's Peanut Butter (and Jif if there is none of that around)

Not trying to be a jerk about it, just to point out that your parenthetical comment kind of defeats the point of the exercise. Brand loyalty implies that you would rather not get anything if the particular brand you want doesn't exist. (e.g. if for some reason the grocery store was out of Heinz, I would buy no ketchup instead of some pale imitation).

hdo45331 · Post by **hdo45331** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:03 am

briandtw wrote:
Johnnie wrote:I go with:

Reese's Peanut Butter (and Jif if there is none of that around)
Not trying to be a jerk about it, just to point out that your parenthetical comment kind of defeats the point of the exercise. Brand loyalty implies that you would rather not get anything if the particular brand you want doesn't exist. (e.g. if for some reason the grocery store was out of Heinz, I would buy no ketchup instead of some pale imitation).

Oh. Miracle Whip

howard in nyc · Post by **howard in nyc** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:32 am

pepsi one with splenda

klondike ice cream bar, no sugar added (my current crack)

wilson a2000 (xl for outfield) baseball glove

puma sneakers for hoops in my youth; switched to new balance in old age

sunoco gas (they used to be the only one around to feature 93 octane; my brand loyalty stuck) (yes i know there is no fucking difference; branding works)

naturalamb condoms (latex sucks) (i will be glad to deliver my 'they are just as safe as latex' talk on request)

apple computer

sony crt television

fender telecaster electric guitar

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:37 am

briandtw wrote:
Johnnie wrote:I go with:

Reese's Peanut Butter (and Jif if there is none of that around)
Not trying to be a jerk about it, just to point out that your parenthetical comment kind of defeats the point of the exercise. Brand loyalty implies that you would rather not get anything if the particular brand you want doesn't exist. (e.g. if for some reason the grocery store was out of Heinz, I would buy no ketchup instead of some pale imitation).

Yea, you're right. But there have been times where I was cooking something with peanut butter and half of the stores I go to never have Reese's Peanut Butter. So I either never have peanut butter (unless it is Reese's only) or I go with what's second best. So I guess I have no "do or die" preference for peanut butter. Just what I like best.

I guess when you look over my list of stuff, I totally missed the point of this thread, if, in fact, the "brand name or nothing" topic is what's certain here. (Would I never drink tequila if Patron isn't around? Would I never wear dress shoes if Doc Marten's weren't available? Would I never eat chips if they weren't Cape Cod brand? I guess that it limits me to very few things of brand loyalty.)

BTTG · Post by **BTTG** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:40 am

Zipper's got nothing on me. Let's have a look around the old apartment, bathroom first:

Rembrandt toothpaste
Ban roll-on deoderant (original scent)
Crew hair gel
Lubriderm
Mach 3 Turbo razor blades (as discussed elsewhere)
Neutrogena shaving cream and post-shave lotion
L'Oreal Vive For Men Shampoo
CaliforniaTan SPF 15
Heinz ketchup
OceanSpray cranberry juice
Kikkoman soy sauce
Diet Coke
Charmin toilet paper
Bounty paper towels
Dannon Light & Fit yogurt
Tide detergent
Bounce dryer sheets
Glad garbage bags
Cuisinart small kitchen applicanes
Kellogg's All-Bran
Jif Crunchy
Smucker's strawberry jam
Eggo Homestyle Waffles
Aunt Jemima Syrup
FreshDirect frozen pizzas
iTunes
Trojans
Lunesta
Yahoo
New York Times

I'm not sure who would love me more, a marketer or a shrink.

steffanwolf · Post by **steffanwolf** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:51 am

Definitely Heinz ketchup

Rudy Project Sunglasses - interchangable lenses which can be replaced when scratched for around $15, is huge for me since I'm rough on my sunglasses. I've owned Smiths and Oakley's and can't see myself going back.

Chaco sports sandals

Saucony running shoes

Dana Design backpacks - the company was merged into Marmot and the name dropped in 2005 but the design remains the same.

Nalgene water bottles

TI Calculators

Uni-ball Rollerball Pens, Micro Fine Tip 0.5mm - if I know there's one in the house I'll find it before using anything else.

Craftsman tools

Gasoline without ethanol

Post by **briandtw** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:00 am

Johnnie wrote:
briandtw wrote:
Johnnie wrote:I go with:

Reese's Peanut Butter (and Jif if there is none of that around)
Not trying to be a jerk about it, just to point out that your parenthetical comment kind of defeats the point of the exercise. Brand loyalty implies that you would rather not get anything if the particular brand you want doesn't exist. (e.g. if for some reason the grocery store was out of Heinz, I would buy no ketchup instead of some pale imitation).
Yea, you're right. But there have been times where I was cooking something with peanut butter and half of the stores I go to never have Reese's Peanut Butter. So I either never have peanut butter (unless it is Reese's only) or I go with what's second best. So I guess I have no "do or die" preference for peanut butter. Just what I like best.

I guess when you look over my list of stuff, I totally missed the point of this thread, if, in fact, the "brand name or nothing" topic is what's certain here. (Would I never drink tequila if Patron isn't around? Would I never wear dress shoes if Doc Marten's weren't available? Would I never eat chips if they weren't Cape Cod brand? I guess that it limits me to very few things of brand loyalty.)

It's definitely not necessarily that cut and dried. For example, I would probably use ketchup in a restaurant if it wasn't Heinz (though I wouldn't be happy about it), just like you'd probably drink tequila if it was Patron in a bar.

I look at it this way -- when it is YOUR money and you're at the grocery store, would you ever buy another particular brand of Product X. If the answer is no, then you're definitely brand loyal.

Diamond · Post by **Diamond** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:13 am

Diet Coke
Barbasol shave cream
Toyota forklifts
Single-strength OJ (not from concentrate)
Only US or Canadian apple juice
Wavy Lays
Diet Coke
Scott tp
Bounty
Oh, and Diet Coke

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:31 am

briandtw wrote:I look at it this way -- when it is YOUR money and you're at the grocery store, would you ever buy another particular brand of Product X. If the answer is no, then you're definitely brand loyal.

Ah! Well, put like that, then everything in my list remains kosher. (Except the Ecko clothing and the peanut butter. Those are preferences mostly.)

And some more:

Edge Pro gel
NyQuil
Axe Kilo (body wash, body spray, deodorant)

brickcheck · Post by **brickcheck** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:45 am

Rawlings Heart of the Hide series baseball gloves (Pro1000-9JB and ProTB-24)

ojo · Post by **ojo** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 10:56 am

hunter bay ceiling fans
taiyo yuden cdr's
filipino-italian girls

Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 11:00 am

Vans
Dr. Pepper/7-Up line of soft drinks
Wrigley's gum
Neutrogena shaving cream
Lever 2000 soap

Post by **edwzipper** » Sat Jul 29, 2006 11:29 am

I was just giving an abbreviated list, so there.

Gillette Track II
Edge Gel with Aloe the Orange Can
Suave Shampoo (Cheap Jew, Baby)
Kikkoman (Low Sodium) soy sauce The Green Bottle
Youplait yogurt
All detergent
Bounce dryer sheets
Glad garbage bags
Healthy Heart Cereal
Skippy Smooth
Aunt Jemima Syrup
Yahoo
USA Today
Baseball Musings
Pepsi Lime
Fanta Orange

This is for Howard... Splenda Toxicity. And my Dad, the Pharmacist, will be happy to discuss the lack of STD protection with sheep membrane condoms, though they are great to use, regardless of the smell.