The Purple Colour just adds to the…….what’s the word I am looking for here?

Eh… I know it’s supposed to be timely and funny, but I prefer my labels timeless and classy. No thanks…

I know it’s something that is meant to be harmless, but I don’t see the point in holding onto these issues. In doing so, we accomplish the acceptance of the media in covering something to the 10th degree. For example, they went way too far in showing us that lunatics face from the Virginia Tech Massacre. They made him what he wanted to be. No need for it.

While this isnt nearly the same issue, the issue is going to be remembered for racism and not free speech. Why hold onto that?

horrible and tasteless.

So far off the mark. I don’t know what else to say.

not my cup of tea.

and Ethan! don’t you have like three Lewinsky-themed bottles?

Newman on 4/27/2007 at 9:36 am said:

and Ethan! don’t you have like three Lewinsky-themed bottles?

Just one! And it was a gift… But you’re right, it’s not classy. And it’s not my favorite label… It sits in the back corner so most people don’t see it.

Is there a best and worst labels thread in the forums yet? If there isn’t, there should be… Sounds like this label could start the “worst” list.

1st thought, bad taste (label, not sauce)

2nd thought, I wouldnt buy it

But, it’ll get publicity (although negative) and therefore probably sell. Not for the sauce, but for the “gimmick - type” label. It depends on how “mainstream” this bottle goes. I can see alot of people not into hot sauce buying it for the controversy factor. So the question is, will selling this actually cause negative “feelings” toward the manufacturer, and people to not buy the other sauces? Probably not.

me no like-y

chrisk on 4/27/2007 at 10:02 am said:

1st thought, bad taste (label, not sauce)

2nd thought, I wouldnt buy it

But, it’ll get publicity (although negative) and therefore probably sell. Not for the sauce, but for the “gimmick - type” label. It depends on how “mainstream” this bottle goes. I can see alot of people not into hot sauce buying it for the controversy factor. So the question is, will selling this actually cause negative “feelings” toward the manufacturer, and people to not buy the other sauces? Probably not.

“and people to not buy the other sauces?”

I’m done with this manufacturer.

chrisk on 4/27/2007 at 10:02 am said:

1st thought, bad taste (label, not sauce)

2nd thought, I wouldnt buy it

But, it’ll get publicity (although negative) and therefore probably sell. Not for the sauce, but for the “gimmick - type” label. It depends on how “mainstream” this bottle goes. I can see alot of people not into hot sauce buying it for the controversy factor. So the question is, will selling this actually cause negative “feelings” toward the manufacturer, and people to not buy the other sauces? Probably not.

Even I will not buy this one…. Sorry Joe. And everyone on the HSB knows were I stand with gimmicky labels..I love them, but this is alittle to far for me.

Bret on 4/27/2007 at 12:16 pm said:

Even I will not buy this one…. Sorry Joe. And everyone on the HSB knows were I stand with gimmicky labels..I love them, but this is alittle to far for me.

I agree

Why? I just don’t see the point. This is neither cute nor funny. This is nothing more than a tasteless and unoriginal attempt at capitalizing on current events and pop culture. I hope the NAACP doesn’t see this.

I don’t know guys. We’re just a bunch of honkys. Are there any bruthas on this blog for some input? Know your customer, right? Maybe TJ is going for the Nappy Head Ho Lovers community.

But I definitely agree, I don’t like the purple at all.

Wow, well ok then.

Suddenly I feel the need to put out a bottle with Alec Baldwin yelling profanity’s to his daughter on my next label!!!

Sorry, I just don’t get it.

I was thinking Alberto Gonzales’ “I don’t recall” sauce.

WOW is all I can say.

Sorry, but I think this goes over the line. Just my opinion.

I can fix this **Cracks Nuckles**

1. replace the purple with Rutgers scarlet
2. replace “Shadow figure” with a cartoon of Imus with messy hair
3. Donate 50% of sales to the UNCF

turn a neg. into a positive

2 words
re
tarted

eman on 4/27/2007 at 12:54 pm said:

2 words
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tarted

LOLOLOL

Tastless, time sensitive, and well designed. I LOVE IT!

The political correctness thing has gone way overboard. This ho thing and things 100 times worse are mainstays of the rap music industry. Funny how Sharpton and Jackson can all the sudden find these words offensive and degrading ( they are and have been all along) and take issue. It has generated publicity for them (S & J) and got a nobody fired, but come on, Eminem, Snoop Dog and others get Grammys for saying this stuff. My rant over.
I do not like the label, would not buy it, but then again, I just sold Alec Baldwins loose screw on ebay. Go figure.

IMHO
Aj

Arizona Jack on 4/27/2007 at 1:59 pm said:

The political correctness thing has gone way overboard. This ho thing and things 100 times worse are mainstays of the rap music industry. Funny how Sharpton and Jackson can all the sudden find these words offensive and degrading ( they are and have been all along) and take issue. It has generated publicity for them (S & J) and got a nobody fired, but come on, Eminem, Snoop Dog and others get Grammys for saying this stuff. My rant over.
I do not like the label, would not buy it, but then again, I just sold Alec Baldwins loose screw on ebay. Go figure.

IMHO
Aj

AJ Loose screw covers everybody. But that label. Heck even your new label covers everybody. My family came to this Country and did the odd jobs that no one else wanted to do.

Bret on 4/27/2007 at 12:16 pm said:

Even I will not buy this one…. Sorry Joe. And everyone on the HSB knows were I stand with gimmicky labels..I love them, but this is alittle to far for me.

One word- WOW. I never thought I’d live to see the day when Bret would pass on a label for being crass

I’m printing that post off & framing it

Jim
how bout sweating to the oldies by richard simmons for your training music

I thank everybody for there input. Ineeded some feedback on this one and I got my answer. NO ! I should’ve jumped on the Anna Nicole Smith’s”WHO’S YOUR DADDY” hot sauce label.

Tahiti Joe on 4/27/2007 at 7:32 pm said:

I thank everybody for there input. Ineeded some feedback on this one and I got my answer. NO ! I should’ve jumped on the Anna Nicole Smith’s”WHO’S YOUR DADDY” hot sauce label.

See you at the shows, Joe! Sir, your business decisions are *your* decisions and ultimately I respect that. I say make ‘em as you see fit, but be prepared for the chips to land where they will

lolol just plain wrong!!!

Well…you do have to hand it to Joe….He does have a twisted sense of humor!

-DD-

I can’t believe it! Someone actually put Sanjaya and his fauxhawk on a hot sauce label.

“I should’ve jumped on the Anna Nicole Smith’s”WHO’S YOUR DADDY” hot sauce label.”

LOL! That one would sell!