Line Out - Comments on Power, Chemistry, Emotion, & Diddy

Comment by Levislade

Levislade — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:38:07 -0800

So he's pretty much like one of those attractive, stylish people that get hired to stand in a bar and conspicuously order certain drinks?

People really are taking selling out to a whole new level these days. I guess if you really want to sell out you've got to go overboard, in an era where shilling for WalMart or McDonald's or DeBeers generates barely a yawn.

Comment by Daisy

Daisy — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:13:51 -0800

It's ok for Slash to have vodka. But not Diddy. Actually, the vodka is just his cologne. Diddy cologne has sold so terribly they are having to think of creative ways to sell it. Such as calling it vodka and having people drink it.

What's the proof on cologne anyway?

Comment by Market Deez FLuffy Nutz!

Market Deez FLuffy Nutz! — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:09:24 -0800

"The Sellout" is dead. Artists can't sell out anymore. The only people patronizing their services are corporations.

In The U.S., most people are insitnctually brand builders and marketing geniuses by oh, say age 3. People don't even have personalities anymore, they become a living breathing logo for their persona�. No one actually listens to Black Flag, they were the shirt for identity and definition.

Most of the R&D budget for a fragrance is spent on packaging. About 2% of those resources are dedicated to developing the scent.

That Vodka can taske like hot cat urine strained through a dirty old sock but you get a proven brand builder to make it adhesive and who knows what kind of market potential and shelf life your product will have. Skies the limit.

I remember way back before "hating" was outlawed it was perfectly acceptable to hate Puffy Diddy Comby. I've no idea how he turned it around just like I have no idea how he's going to make me pay $100 for that garbage.

Vitamin Water however has practical applications. It's a quality product on it's own and 50 managed to make in one transaction what Mick Jagger is worth entirely for his investment in their brand.

Marketing is out of control.

Comment by Sean Combs' Unfuckwidable; A Fragrance For Men

Sean Combs' Unfuckwidable; A Fragrance For Men — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 14:11:25 -0800

�Unfuckwidable�, is a chemical agent that blends avarice, envy and self loathing. It is oderless, tasteless and it immediately attacks the central nervous system in ways never imagined."

Comment by trent moorman

trent moorman — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:52:41 -0800

Unfuckwidable - so good.

I just feel sorry for the kids. Combs doesn't care about the kids. They're out there in the Wallmart parking lot, they're drenched in his cologne, they're chugging his luxury vodka, and they're playing his latest music (does Diddy do music anymore?) And he doesn't care about them.

I like the part where he says, "I can't overhype someone into loving vodka."

Oh yes you can, Diddy.

Comment by p diddly

p diddly — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:54:38 -0800

if you are going to smoke some crack, might i recommend some "diddy rock"? i am not trying to overhype it, but it really is THE crack for hipsters seeking luxury.

Comment by Gilbert

Gilbert — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:04:03 -0800

Movers and shakers? Who the hell is he talking about? Overhype, that is how he's sold everything he's ever done.

Gotta hand it to him though. I'd like to have my own vodka too. It would taste like Reese's Pieces.

Comment by Luxury Seeking Hipster (but you can call me Lu.S.H.)

Luxury Seeking Hipster (but you can call me Lu.S.H.) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:10:58 -0800

Gilbert, I for one do not think oyu can overhype a Reeces Pieces flavored vodka. I'm all the way thee. Just make it happen.

Comment by Megan Seling

Megan Seling — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:25:43 -0800

If there was a Reese's Pieces flavored vodka, I'd have to rethink this whole "no drinking" lifestyle.

Comment by Sally Struthers Lawnchair

Sally Struthers Lawnchair — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:56:30 -0800

I was shopping for new eye glasses, and there's a whole line of Sean John goddamn eyewear. Though some of the frames were actually pretty cool, the thought of wearing eyeglasses that say Sean John on the side makes me wanna smoke some Diddy brand rock.

Also, anyone wearing Sean John clothing clearly just got out of jail.

Comment by Eric Grandy

Eric Grandy — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:59:25 -0800

What about reese's pieces with vodka inside? Can I get a "phone home"?

Comment by trent moorman

trent moorman — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:22:22 -0800

Yes Eric. Hell yes. That is what I'm talking about it. Get me the Vodka Reese's Pieces. I think it would taste good. I mean they have chocolates with rum on the inside. But the vodka has to be Mr. Boston's and the spokesperson is E.T.

For Christmas one year, my Mom got me a belt that had " T Phone Home " on it. Not kidding you. I wore it to school and got laughed out of the classroom. I went home and hit my Dad's Mr. Bostons.

Comment by Get My Bartender On The Horn, We're Gonna Be Rich And Drunk!

Get My Bartender On The Horn, We're Gonna Be Rich And Drunk! — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 22:42:37 -0800

I cannot wait to order a Phone Home!

Comment by Squatch

Squatch — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 01:29:07 -0800

I think Tini Bigs has this drink.

Comment by mongo like slog

mongo like slog — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:13:03 -0800

Puff dad is the equivalent of Kanye. Both are horrible rappers, but they can definitely produce some great beats.

Comment by jumper

jumper — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:13:50 -0800

@15, and neither one is very attractive.

Comment by stack

stack — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 10:21:10 -0800

I think the hangover from peanut butter vodka would be pretty bad. Are you going to want the taste of peanut butter in your mouth and mind the morning after?

Comment by Eric Grandy

Eric Grandy — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 11:33:46 -0800

Well, sure, but imagine how pretty the puke would be, like wet Fall leaves all over your kitchen floor...