This is extremely off topic, but just wanted to give everyone a warning about this new "Big Hardee" sandwich Hardee's came out with to compete with the Big Mac. A coworker of mine got one today, and I had to take a picture next to the web ad for it. I love marketing (I am a marketing manager) but this is just pathetic. Stay away.
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This reminds me of a scene from the movie "Falling Down."
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by dat cubfan daver on Oct 21, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we have a critic here! I don’t think she likes the special sauce, Rick… That was a joke.
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by Goodie1969 on Oct 21, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
"You and me...we're the same..."
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by dat cubfan daver on Oct 21, 2009 3:28 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love that movie
Every woman I’ve ever met hates it, though.
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by dr stabbingworth on Oct 21, 2009 3:42 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess I can see why they may not find stalker ex-husbands entertaining.
The movie has its moments, though. I just watched it again a couple weeks ago when I was home sick.
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by dat cubfan daver on Oct 21, 2009 3:57 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Living in LA
Makes it even better.
I was sitting in traffic one day, stuck under a freeway connector, wanting to stab whoever was stalled in front of this massive line of cars. I realized it was the same overpass that he was under at the beginning of the movie. I somehow felt BETTER.
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by PacificCub on Oct 21, 2009 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll bite (pun intended).
First of all, why are you surprised about being ripped off by a fast food joint? This is like people who loved the movie Super Size Me. “I’m shocked that only eating fast food for a month will not be good for my health!” You know what you’re getting into before you walk into the place, don’t complain.
Second of all, is the webad suppose to be “actual size”? I doubt it because a sandwich that big would be ridiculous.
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by cubswynn on Oct 21, 2009 3:08 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha no
I’m not surprised. I never expect food to “look like the picture” but this was pretty bad. I don’t actually eat fast food that much. And it’s not so much the “size” but it’s the appearance… I mean it’d be like advertising a beautiful Ferrari and selling the customer a Pinto…
by lswaidz on Oct 21, 2009 3:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's absolutely bad.
Keep in mind I’m just playing the role of devil’s advocate, no harm intended. In fact when I was saying “you” I didn’t mean you you, but you society.
I’m so jaded towards advertising these days that I just assume something isn’t going to live up to it’s expectations. Then when something does, I’m amazed. Think the Magic Eraser by Arm and Hammer…
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by cubswynn on Oct 21, 2009 6:03 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
No worries
None taken. I’ve actually always had good experiences with Hardees, mostly for breakfast though, so I was pretty surprised to see this. In central Illinois they’re really trying to compete with the big three (McD, Burger King, Taco Bell) and this kind of crap just isn’t going to get it done. A lot of stuff advertised really does the product justice, but this is just pathetic.
by lswaidz on Oct 21, 2009 7:33 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, what?
you can love the movie and have known about the health risk.
i still love fast food, though. bad for your health, but great for your taste buds and wallet.
by nathew on Oct 21, 2009 4:22 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just amazed at the people that were surprised at the results of the movie.
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by cubswynn on Oct 21, 2009 5:58 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ridiculous?
I’m thinking a sandwich that big would be awesome. Especially if you could get it for under 6 bucks.
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by StevenABQ on Oct 21, 2009 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha! Ridiculously awesome!
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by cubswynn on Oct 21, 2009 5:59 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be
If it was made out of actual food.
by WittyUserName on Oct 21, 2009 9:47 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
I sent an e-mail to the Subway folks one time...
…taking them to task for the tremendous difference in appearance between what I actually got at a Subway shop vs. their print advertisements. Oh the righteous indignation I got in their response was priceless. They assured me that all of their franchises are held to the highest standards, follow the corporate specifications to the letter, yada yada yada…
It was pretty damn funny.
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by ballhawk on Oct 21, 2009 3:40 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
At least you just sent an email...
… if you had written a snail mail letter, you would have gotten the same response AND wasted 44 cents on a stamp.
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by Al on Oct 21, 2009 3:41 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
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by dat cubfan daver on Oct 21, 2009 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
btw, here's the response - I didn't think I still had it, but virtual pack rat that I am, I did.
Oh, and ignore the R at the end of SUBWAY – the registered trademark doesn’t display well in text e-mail.
We understand that you do not believe that the sandwiches made for you in
SUBWAYR Restaurants are made the same way as those depicted in our
merchandising pieces.
Please understand that all SUBWAYR sandwiches that are portrayed in our
merchandising are made to the exact sandwich specifications set forth by the
Research & Development department of the franchisor of SUBWAYR Restaurants,
Doctor’s Associates Inc. (‘DAI’). In other words, even though the SUBWAYR
that you visited is individually owned and operated, the sandwich that you
see displayed in our advertising materials and the one prepared for you in
the restaurant contain identical ingredients. (Aside from any adjustments
requested by you, such as extra cheese or veggies) and are put together
using the same ‘recipe’ and as such, our advertising is accurate.
We appreciate that you took the time and effort to contact us. Our customers
provide us with valuable input, which we use to improve our operations. As
part of our commitment to our customers we have shared your comments with
the regional office in your area as well as the owner of the SUBWAYR
restaurant that you have visited.
Again, I appreciate you taking the time to contact us. We look forward to
your continued visits to SUBWAYR Restaurants.
Sincerely,
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by ballhawk on Oct 21, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did they at least comp you some coupons, too?
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by dat cubfan daver on Oct 21, 2009 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope, no coupons.
But I did make a mental note to take a picture of the sandwich in question and send that in along with one of their advertising pictures. Trouble is, I don’t think I’ve been to a Subway since.
If I ever do get around to doing this (ha!), maybe I’ll cc: Letterman, Leno or Colbert as well. That should get me some coupons…
…or a nasty letter from their lawyers. ;-)
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by ballhawk on Oct 21, 2009 4:14 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'm not a big fan of Subway either.
Unfortunately, my daughter drags me there all the time. I swear every sandwich tastes exactly the same no matter what’s in it.
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by dat cubfan daver on Oct 22, 2009 9:48 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only reason to go there in Germany, was that they used to have Root Beer...
…which is otherwise very difficult to find here. I never ate their stuff, apart from trying a sandwich once.
Since they discontinued the Root Beer, I don’t go to Subways any more.
Well, I never heard it before, but it sounds uncommon nonsense.
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by eths on Oct 23, 2009 2:59 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I was in Germany
I wouldn’t be wasting my time on the beer that is difficult to find when the others are so plentiful. :)
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by katie casey on Oct 23, 2009 8:20 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your only mistake...
…was emailing Subway. You should know by now that Jared runs Subway. Even Michael Strahan and Justin Tuck so his bidding. He could have made something happen, or at least helped you eat a few feet of sammiches.
by lswaidz on Oct 21, 2009 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh man...
I miss Hardee’s from my days in Minnesota and Iowa. That was a pretty sad image.
by chilango2 on Oct 21, 2009 4:22 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
The sandwich must be huge
The image got blocked as porn by my employers firewall
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by El Borto on Oct 22, 2009 4:35 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
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