So...what do you think? - Page 2

sheeny (Al) · #21 29-09-2009, 06:57 AM

I've tried it. Its OK, but still prefer Vegemite 1.0.

Shame about the name...

Al.

multiweb (Marc) · #22 29-09-2009, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KenGee

How unAustralian, you should be frog marched to the bight and pushed off.

Frog marched? You mean Fromage? Now that's good stuff. I love fromage!

Barrykgerdes · #23 29-09-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by multiweb

Frog marched? You mean Fromage? Now that's good stuff. I love fromage!

I thought you wanted to be an Australian. I am afraid you can never be a dinky die Aussi unless you like vegemite

Barry

matt · #24 29-09-2009, 09:49 AM

Well...the latest is that Kraft won't confirm whether they'll keep the name.

Apparently, there's been a stronger negative reaction than they'd expected

Might be a few Kraft marketing execs looking for work shortly....

multiweb (Marc) · #25 29-09-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Barrykgerdes

I thought you wanted to be an Australian. I am afraid you can never be a dinky die Aussi unless you like vegemite

Barry

Yep, been naturalised for years now, did the pledge and all but still not ready to sabotage my sense of taste and smell. You guys keep eating that stuff - no worries

PS: How does it make it through customs any way?

Any red lights/bells going off?

mithrandir (Andrew) · #26 29-09-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by multiweb

Yep, been naturalised for years now, did the pledge and all but still not ready to sabotage my sense of taste and smell. You guys keep eating that stuff - no worries

PS: How does it make it through customs any way?

Any red lights/bells going off?

There have been no customs posts on state borders since Federation.

That nancy state USA want Vegemite banned. They claim too much salt. They haven't banned KCF, McDonalds, etc for their salt and fat content, no doubt because they provide local jobs whereas Vegemite has to be imported.

Did you see the Toyota advert - putting border security between the city and country? Good thing I switched from a Pajero to a Landcruiser.

kustard (Simon) · #27 29-09-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by multiweb

Yep, been naturalised for years now, did the pledge and all but still not ready to sabotage my sense of taste and smell. You guys keep eating that stuff - no worries

The trick with Vegemite is knowing how much to use. When I first met my wife she hated vegemite and the reason was because she'd spread it on thick like peanut butter. I showed her the correct way to have vegemite toast and now she loves it.

As for the iSnack name, I think it's a bit poor. I bought myself a new car, an i30 and whilst the car is great I kinda wish they'd thought of a different name. I'm not an Apple basher either, I think all the iProducts from Apple are quality products (though over priced imho), the number of non-Apple iProduct names is a bit much.

multiweb (Marc) · #28 29-09-2009, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kustard

The trick with Vegemite is knowing how much to use.

ahh... I wasn't aware of that. So you reckon in moderation and toasted hey? Will give it another go then.

but I'll keep the beer handy, just in case

Darth Wader (Wade) · #29 29-09-2009, 01:18 PM

Marc if you want to ease yourself into it try "Redbacks" - toast with Vegemite and sliced Tomato on top. Awesome

Barrykgerdes · #30 29-09-2009, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by multiweb

ahh... I wasn't aware of that. So you reckon in moderation and toasted hey? Will give it another go then.

but I'll keep the beer handy, just in case

I've got some for the caravan up at Wiruna (and a toaster). Drop in for vegemite on toast next trip.

Barry

PS I will also have some beer in the fridge in case of problems

jjjnettie (Jeanette) · #31 29-09-2009, 01:52 PM

A teaspoon of Vegemite stirred into the pan juices before you make the gravy. Yumbos!

JimmyH155 · #32 29-09-2009, 04:18 PM

What does the "i" stand for? I thought it was something to do with ipods

Thats a totally stupid name. If they called it that to suck in the Gen Y's they've got it all wrong. My 19 year old wont go near the stuff

Me? I love it on home made bread with lashings of real butter. YUM YUM - but I'm a traditionalist - not gen Y

Davros (Lauren) · #33 29-09-2009, 04:55 PM

Alas I love Vegemite but due to coeliac disease can no longer take part.

I have to suffice with mighty mite on pretend biscuits.

AdrianF (Adrian) · #34 30-09-2009, 09:22 AM

Hmmmmm fresh hot bread butter and vegemite..... What could be better?
Vegemite and damper is nice too

Adrian

Ric · #35 30-09-2009, 10:33 AM

Vegemite in gravy is fine but that's where it ends for me.

Just a thought, wouldn't it be cheaper to mix your own Vegemite with some nice Philly cream cheese rather than pander to some marketing ploy.

Cheers

matt · #36 30-09-2009, 03:48 PM

It's all over

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/busi...0930-gc9u.html

Classic!!!!

You can't help thinking the damage is done.

Esseth (Alan) · #37 30-09-2009, 03:55 PM

hahaha, Long live public outcries of hate and loathing.

kustard (Simon) · #38 30-09-2009, 05:08 PM

Quick, grab a jar of the stuff before it all sells and keep it as a collectable

snowyskiesau · #39 30-09-2009, 06:11 PM

It's all a marketing ploy. Apparently the name iSnack2.0 was registered long before the alleged competition to find a name,
How to clear the shelves of a product no one really likes? Tell 'em it's now a collectors piece.

One of the attractions of vegemite is that it keeps forever and you don't need to keep it in the fridge. I can't think of any other attractions right now...

Barrykgerdes · #40 30-09-2009, 07:03 PM

No matter what anyone says about Vegemite it is all the best publicity stunt We have seen this year. In business there is no such thing as bad Publicity. The discussion it has caused must be worth billions in publicity. I think iceinspace should be given a donation from Kraft for stirring the pot.

Baz