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Title: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Bick on July 30, 2008, 09:19:54 AM
Ducati Vino  [wine]

(http://www.ducati.com/it/company/pud/popup/images/200x400_Desmorosso_PopUp.jpg)

Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: SacDuc on July 30, 2008, 09:25:10 AM


"Where wine snobbery and motorcycle snobbery meet."

This fills that small niche for people who say, " You know, I just can't find a wine that let's me be pretentious not only about the wine itself, but opens the door for me to tell people how superior my taste is in other aspects of my life as well."

When I go into wine shops now I just ask, "What wine will let people know how awesome I am? And pair well with chicken?"

sac
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: fwtcc on July 30, 2008, 09:26:51 AM
Quote from: SacDuc on July 30, 2008, 09:25:10 AM

"Where wine snobbery and motorcycle snobbery meet."

This fills that small niche for people who say, " You know, I just can't find a wine that let's me be pretentious not only about the wine itself, but opens the door for me to tell people how superior my taste is in other aspects of my life as well."

sac

rofl
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: DCXCV on July 30, 2008, 09:40:32 AM
Quote from: SacDuc on July 30, 2008, 09:25:10 AM

"Where wine snobbery and motorcycle snobbery meet."

This fills that small niche for people who say, " You know, I just can't find a wine that let's me be pretentious not only about the wine itself, but opens the door for me to tell people how superior my taste is in other aspects of my life as well."

When I go into wine shops now I just ask, "What wine will let people know how awesome I am? And pair well with chicken?"

sac

Awesome  [thumbsup]

And not really far off from the "official" sales pitch.

QuoteDesmorosso: not only wine

Officially licensed by Ducati, Desmorosso is a wine that blends the philosophy, passion, professionalism, and successes of the 2007 World Champion motorcycle company.

Imagine a small company that defeated the much larger corporations with their unlimited funds and manpower. Now try to imagine a wine produced with traditional craftsmanship and professionalism delivered by years of hard work and experience: this is Desmorosso, a collection of wines suitable for all lifes special moments; a wine that is not afraid of comparison with the most famous vintages.

Take THAT Ernest and Julio Gallo!!
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Speedbag on July 30, 2008, 09:43:33 AM
Mmmm.....high-maintenance wine.
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: SacDuc on July 30, 2008, 09:45:21 AM
Quote from: DCXCV on July 30, 2008, 09:40:32 AM
Awesome  [thumbsup]

And not really far off from the "official" sales pitch.

Take THAT Ernest and Julio Gallo!!


HOLY SHIT! I was just trying to be snarky. That is . . . well . . . just sad. Is there small print at the bottom saying that it makes your penis larger too? Sheesh.   :-\

sac
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: SacDuc on July 30, 2008, 09:47:55 AM
Quote from: Speedbag on July 30, 2008, 09:43:33 AM
Mmmm.....high-maintenance wine.


You have to adjust the gap on the cork every 2 glasses. I hear that with gsxrblanco you only need to do it every fourth bottle or so.


sac
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: DCXCV on July 30, 2008, 10:56:38 AM
Think Tom Cruise will get the first case delivered to the US? [wine]
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Bick on July 30, 2008, 11:15:19 AM
T-Byrd, do you rep this one?
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Pakhan on July 30, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
Why do they even bother with this crap?  I have never seen Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, or Kawasaki advertise like this.

Wine
Snowboards
Swiss army knife
etc


I'm sure there is more, but wtf?  Is this really the best way to advertise the brand?
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: teddy037.2 on July 30, 2008, 11:22:28 AM
that'll be awesome w/the cologne they were selling  [laugh]

does harley make a screamin' eagle beer?
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: fwtcc on July 30, 2008, 11:37:37 AM
Quote from: teddy037.2 on July 30, 2008, 11:22:28 AM
that'll be awesome w/the cologne they were selling  [laugh]

does harley make a screamin' eagle beer?

Bud Light gives them profit sharing to keep them out.
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Dragsterhund on July 30, 2008, 11:43:05 AM
Quote from: Pakhan on July 30, 2008, 11:21:03 AM
Why do they even bother with this crap?  I have never seen Suzuki, Yamaha, Honda, or Kawasaki advertise like this.

Wine
Snowboards
Swiss army knife
etc


I'm sure there is more, but wtf?  Is this really the best way to advertise the brand?

Don't forget the Ducati SanDisk Compact Flash Card... (wtf?!)
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: DucPete on July 30, 2008, 12:04:42 PM
I actually walked into a puma store and asked about the riding boots, guessing that there was no way in hell they would carry them.   The girl there, said, "Oh, actual gear?  No we don't carry the real stuff."   I was actually impressed.   [thumbsup]

On the walls I saw Ferrari and Ducati shoes, and thought, no one actually wears that stuff.  And sure enough one day I saw some deutsche-bag in full metro gear had the Ferrari shoes.  I wanted to smack the Prada sunglasses off his head while waiting in the grocery store line. 
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Pakhan on July 30, 2008, 12:17:03 PM
Quote from: Dragsterhund on July 30, 2008, 11:43:05 AM
Don't forget the Ducati SanDisk Compact Flash Card... (wtf?!)

Sandisk is/ was a sponsor of the GP bike so I can kind of understand that, even though it was ridiculous.
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Bick on July 30, 2008, 12:19:46 PM
Quote from: Dragsterhund on July 30, 2008, 11:43:05 AM
Don't forget the Ducati SanDisk Compact Flash Card... (wtf?!)

And the cell phone.   [roll]

Quote from: DucPete on July 30, 2008, 12:04:42 PM
And sure enough one day I saw some deutsche-bag in full metro gear had the Ferrari shoes.  I wanted to smack the Prada sunglasses off his head while waiting in the grocery store line. 


Then you saw him strut out to the parking lot and get into his Fiero?  [laugh]
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: fwtcc on July 30, 2008, 12:22:01 PM
The card doesn't say ducati.  There's just a cheap sticker on the box saying they're a sponsor.  That's not too bad.  I definitely had a WTF after I had bought and saw the little sticker.  Well I'll be damn.
Quote from: Pakhan on July 30, 2008, 12:17:03 PM
Sandisk is/ was a sponsor of the GP bike so I can kind of understand that, even though it was ridiculous.
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Pakhan on July 30, 2008, 12:23:13 PM
I think they could whore their name better.  Maybe a Ducati Escort 8500 Radar Detector?
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: SacDuc on July 30, 2008, 12:24:59 PM
Quote from: Pakhan on July 30, 2008, 12:23:13 PM
I think they could whore their name better.  Maybe a Ducati Escort Service 8500 Radar Detector?

Fixed that for you.
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Pakhan on July 30, 2008, 12:26:39 PM
Quote from: SacDuc on July 30, 2008, 12:24:59 PM
Fixed that for you.

That could work.......high cost and maintenance, but a perfect gap  [evil]
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: fwtcc on July 30, 2008, 12:29:29 PM
I would prefer to be ridden than take a ride.

QuoteI think they could whore their name better.  Maybe a Ducati Escort Service?
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Dragsterhund on July 30, 2008, 01:09:13 PM
Quote from: fwtcc on July 30, 2008, 12:22:01 PM
The card doesn't say ducati.  There's just a cheap sticker on the box saying they're a sponsor.  That's not too bad.  I definitely had a WTF after I had bought and saw the little sticker.  Well I'll be damn.

Its actually on the card:
http://www.amazon.com/4GB-Extreme-Cf-Ducati-Edition/dp/B000TQYZG0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1217448488&sr=8-1

and on the thumbdrive:
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ducati-CZX-004G-AD1-retail-packaging/dp/B000TSAP12/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1217448532&sr=8-3
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: fwtcc on July 30, 2008, 01:14:44 PM
Sorry, I didn't realize the whoring was that bad.  I just got a SD Card for the camera and noticed the sticker on the package.  Motorcycles on the card is a bit much and selling to .000001% of the population.
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Dragsterhund on July 30, 2008, 01:19:37 PM
Quote from: fwtcc on July 30, 2008, 01:14:44 PM
Sorry, I didn't realize the whoring was that bad.  I just got a SD Card for the camera and noticed the sticker on the package.  Motorcycles on the card is a bit much and selling to .000001% of the population.

On a general note, I really dislike branding everything "extreme" this and "extreme" that. At least Ducati spelled it correctly and didn't go the whole "xtreme" route.
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: IZ on July 30, 2008, 01:26:19 PM
Quote from: Pakhan on July 30, 2008, 12:23:13 PM
I think they could whore their name better.  Maybe a Ducati Escort 8500 Radar Detector?

Ducati isn't that bad yet. 

It's when you go to Italy and see the Ferrari logo on EVERYTHING!!   Kind of like H-D here with their logo on beef jerky, etc.   [roll]
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Popeye the Sailor on July 30, 2008, 01:27:36 PM
We need a Duc branded tire plug kit for IZ.  :D
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: teddy037.2 on July 31, 2008, 04:16:13 AM
ducati corse bacon!
it would so work. no french toast required! AZ_wouldgetallupons

;D
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: Bick on July 31, 2008, 06:13:26 AM
Quote from: teddy037.2 on July 31, 2008, 04:16:13 AM
ducati corse bacon!
it would so work. no french toast required! AZ_wouldgetallupons

;D

Those mysterious barcodes...  Not barcodes at all...

(http://resources.motogp.com/files/images/xx/2008/MotoGP/Misc/non/227222_Casey+Stoner+in+action+MotoGP-1280x960-jul11-2.jpg.preview.jpg)

It's BACON!!!  [bacon] [bacon] [bacon]
Title: Re: More Brand Whoring?
Post by: IZ on July 31, 2008, 07:24:22 AM
Quote from: teddy037.2 on July 31, 2008, 04:16:13 AM
ducati corse bacon!
it would so work. no french toast required! AZ_wouldgetallupons

;D

Italian turkey bacon best eaten with a good bottle of breakfast red!    [wine] [bacon] [wine]

Quote from: someguy on July 30, 2008, 01:27:36 PM
We need a Duc branded tire plug kit for IZ.  :D

Knock on wood.  It's been..not-quite..a year!  I am in a new place though and LOTS of construction around Lake Travis!   :'(


Quote from: Bick on July 31, 2008, 06:13:26 AM
Those mysterious barcodes...  Not barcodes at all...

It's BACON!!!  [bacon] [bacon] [bacon]

He might be right?!