Yesterday, we wrote about Sesame Street moving its first-run episodes to HBO. PBS will still show episodes, but they will air about nine months later. Since we are about helping Muppets, here are 3 slogans we propose for HBO’s Sesame… Read More ›
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Columbia House Just Filed For Bankruptcy? Columbia House Still Exists?
Yahoo Finance reports that the parent company of Columbia House has filed for bankruptcy. Columbia House used to sell records, and then tapes, and then CDs, and then DVDs by mail. As we are all about helping companies, here are… Read More ›
Oops! Butter Industry Study Finds Butter Is Bad For You.
The Washington Post reports that a study funded by the Danish Dairy Research Institution found that butter raises your cholesterol relative to alternatives like olive oil. Since we are all about helping industry, here are 3 slogans we propose for… Read More ›
Costco Sends Letter With Funnier Organic Food Labeling Correction Strategy Than Whole Foods
We recently wrote about Whole Foods’ response to allegations that the company sold items at New York stores with labels indicating inaccurate weights. Their apparent strategy was to apologize. Yawn! Let’s see what Costco did in a similar situation… We… Read More ›
If You Want Asparagus Water, You Are Going To Have To Shop Elsewhere.
Yahoo reports that Whole Foods Market has pulled $5.99 jars of “Asparagus Water” from a California store after a photo of the product went viral. Spoiler alert: the jars contained several stalks of asparagus in water. 3 Frequently Asked Questions… Read More ›
3 Slogans We Propose For Caesars Casinos If They Go Bankrupt
Reuters reports that following an unfavorable judge ruling, Caesars Entertainment Corp may be forced into bankruptcy. Since we are all about helping companies, here are 3 slogans we propose for the company. 1. The House Always Wins: Unless You’re Caesar’s… Read More ›
3 Names We Proposes If NHL Expands To Three Cities
Yahoo reports that the NHL is considering expansion. The contending cities include “top candidate” Las Vegas; “the leading candidate” Seattle; and Portland. Sorry Portland, not everyone can be the #1 candidate in a Yahoo News story! So what should these… Read More ›
We Have 3 Better Names For Tesla’s “Ludicrous Mode”
Zacks reports that Tesla Motors announced today a new version of its model S electric car featuring “Ludicrous mode” which goes zero to 60 in under 3 seconds. Here are 3 names we’d rather see… 1. Ludacris Mode – tells… Read More ›
Applebee’s Apparently Think “Free” Is A Suitable Price For Some Of Its Food
CNBC reports that as part of a new promotion, Applebee’s is giving away free food. Specifically “sampler plates of its new sriracha shrimp and churro s-mores appetizers.” The second appetizer will be given away for dessert. As we always like… Read More ›
Whole Foods Mark-Up.
The Associated Press reports that Whole Foods Market has apologized for “unintentional” “pricing mistakes” in stores in New York. “How many mistakes did they make?” you ask, as you chew on some whole-grain naturally-flavored bubble gum. Well, according to the… Read More ›
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