tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post588929523539849330..comments2023-09-05T08:45:22.572+01:00Comments on Bête de Jour: Tempted By the BrevilleLa Bêtehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05934460455824439786noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-87578909846515013952009-11-01T15:19:32.987+00:002009-11-01T15:19:32.987+00:00I've had the same dilema myself, and posted a ...I've had the same dilema myself, and posted a blog post about it which in turn set a very small section of the internet alight for a couple of days.<br /><br />My conclusion is I'm going to stop doing it. I think. But I'm still not really sure.<br /><br />My advice is do it once and see how dirty you feel.Danhttp://allthatcomeswithit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-70562669929103579002009-11-01T09:28:27.188+00:002009-11-01T09:28:27.188+00:00http://www.psfk.com/2009/06/monocle-xs-brands-v-ag...http://www.psfk.com/2009/06/monocle-xs-brands-v-agencies.htmlMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11603177124625711938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-1104601219764088132009-10-30T18:25:44.761+00:002009-10-30T18:25:44.761+00:00While I am once again left shaking my head in horr...While I am once again left shaking my head in horrified disbelief at the British concept of nutrition, I'm much more inclined to forgive you for selling your soul for a toastie maker than I am David Morrissey for doing that McDonald's commercial.<br /><br />I mean, you win on style alone there, m'dear. ;)lilianavonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363096499107106137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-76524510402028880562009-10-30T17:12:54.843+00:002009-10-30T17:12:54.843+00:00I thought you were a copywriter by trade? That'...I thought you were a copywriter by trade? That's commercial writing, isn't it?<br /><br />I wouldn't worry about it. Take the money and eat toasties till you shit!Swinesheadhttp://watchwithmothers.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-73393352707561179732009-10-30T12:27:50.609+00:002009-10-30T12:27:50.609+00:00Quite frankly, B, this is bloody outrageous. And ...Quite frankly, B, this is bloody outrageous. And I'm not sure I can forgive it. Not sure at all.<br /><br />I mean, really, what is this gibberish;<br /><br />...And remember, I’m not saying you should go and by anything from anything from the...<br /><br />I wish I knew how to put that 'by' in bold, but I don't.<br /><br />As for the advertising stuff, people talk such juvenile poppycock, don't they?<br /><br />Nick T, tell me where your friend lives, so that I can go around there and give him a great big bloody boot up the backside.<br /><br />I'm sure Stephen Fry earns a lot more than a hundred grand per year from advertising insurance and tea etc. But who the hell gives a flying foxtrot? <br /><br />We all need insurance. Somebody's got to do the voice over. And if anyone now starts whining about out of work actors, then I think I'm going to have to burst into a rage and suffer a mild coronary.<br /><br />John Peel, just about one of the loveliest (and painfully liberal) of men used to earn a handsome sum from tv voice-overs (toilet roll, rather than insurance). His only concern was that the product was safe, hippie friendly, made from lovely stuff, non-fascist etc. Which seems fair enough. And he turned down a lot more work than he accepted (as I'm sure does Fry).<br /><br />If these guys say no, then Griff Rhys Jones will say yes.<br /><br />If it's an inoffensive item and a company is stupid enough to pay you to advertise it, then take the money and say thanks very much.<br /><br />I'm surprised (though grateful) that none of your posters have started sobbing yet about Iggy Pop selling out.<br /><br />Bloody cry babies.<br /><br />WellingtonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-76994122016476764892009-10-30T12:01:04.929+00:002009-10-30T12:01:04.929+00:00Some people seem to think that e-mail was real, wh...Some people seem to think that e-mail was real, which made me smile even more. Hey, it's all good material, who really has a soul anymore anyway?Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014546311920762759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-56015747983452415992009-10-30T09:22:45.574+00:002009-10-30T09:22:45.574+00:00I was speaking to a fellow musician this week abou...I was speaking to a fellow musician this week about this kind of thing. He told me that a producer had wanted to use one of his songs. It was just a one off, he would retain all of his writers rights but this producer wanted him to play to a click track. The producer would pay all the studio fees and cover all production costs and they would be sure to make a tidy sum as this producer fellow is quite well connected.<br />He refused saying that to play to a click track would sap the soul out of the tune.<br />I couldn't believe this bloke. He's not a full time muso, he has a day job like me. He could always record the song his way at a later date, his way I told him. Who the fuck would care except him? <br />He could take his wife and daughter away for a nice little holiday with the proceeds, they wouldn't care.<br /><br />Do we all lead such noble and pious lives? <br />Do we all eat organic fair trade food? Do we all make our own energy? We give vast amounts of money to charity and run soup kitchens for neglected kittens in our spare time do we?<br />No, we just do our bit the best we can, so why deny ourselves?<br /><br />I say take the money, who fucking cares?<br /><br />I fucking hate toasties though.......Nick Tannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03703986706947483265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-23926455176175800642009-10-30T01:48:01.246+00:002009-10-30T01:48:01.246+00:00I'm not too sure what I think Stan. I will hav...I'm not too sure what I think Stan. I will have to keep pondering. <br /><br />Tinned spag with cheese is surprisingly yummy in a toastie. And I'd like some of that Carrot, Ginger and Almond chutney please Antipo.Miss Mohair Walks Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11950654323598905704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-91708438304870320462009-10-29T21:03:16.826+00:002009-10-29T21:03:16.826+00:00Hey, you gotta eat! And that sandwich looks yummy....Hey, you gotta eat! And that sandwich looks yummy.<br /><br />Maria in OregonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-33422955977166646122009-10-29T16:49:38.805+00:002009-10-29T16:49:38.805+00:00Hicks also said, regarding doing ads, that "i...Hicks also said, regarding doing ads, that "if you're a struggling actor or whatever, I'll look the other way..." - so I think you're safe.<br /><br />And he also had the advantage of not living long enough to sell out. He probably would have done. The only person I can think of who never has is Bill Watterson. Even Noam Chomsky did that Budweiser commercial.<br /><br />I look forward to your report on the sandwich machine.Mike Boothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01614823619400248086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-70834140242495994192009-10-29T15:57:29.833+00:002009-10-29T15:57:29.833+00:00Why not rename your site 'Which Toasted Sandwi...Why not rename your site 'Which Toasted Sandwich Maker'.<br /><br />Can you afford to go to the pub now?AndrewMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-4290095459806587812009-10-29T15:42:03.926+00:002009-10-29T15:42:03.926+00:00I'd rather read a review of something which is...I'd rather read a review of something which is witty and intelligent than read a blog packed full of links to other folk's articles, YouTube links and other stuff they had no hand in producing. Blogging is dying on its arse because of that kind of crap.<br /><br />I also enjoyed the correspondent's letter though, too-come to think of it. But there you are.<br /><br />My point is- do what you want, but for god's sake do it your way. Then I'm happy.Misssy Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16499765849677367656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-84776358903095611422009-10-29T14:43:22.939+00:002009-10-29T14:43:22.939+00:00I think as long as you're alright with what yo...I think as long as you're alright with what you are doing, then whatever goes. At the end of the day, you have to answer to yourself. <br />Enjoy your toasties!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09950298609764965326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-86042207000643460612009-10-29T14:25:21.476+00:002009-10-29T14:25:21.476+00:00We live under capitalism. Which means we need mone...We live under capitalism. Which means we need money to survive. Which means we're all fucked already. Simply by trying to make a living out of writing you are already selling your soul to the devil, so you may as well go the whole hog.<br /><br />But never mind all that. I too need a toastie maker, and spent a bit of time online trying to find one a few months ago. All I found was some kind of sandwich grill thing, which I bought in the absence of anything else, thinking surely it would do the job... and it so doesn't. It's very annoying. It doesn't seal the edges, so all the fillings leak out. Particularly cheese.<br /><br />So. I am jealous.Beleaguered Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13699493386984083561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-38901319237170575482009-10-29T13:00:24.199+00:002009-10-29T13:00:24.199+00:00check your morals at the door and milk them for al...check your morals at the door and milk them for all they're worth baby!<br /><br />ps. cheese & banana - I know, I know, but try it, it's goooooodjanetyjanetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-6217945113380830462009-10-29T12:49:15.665+00:002009-10-29T12:49:15.665+00:00Sold your soul for a toastie maker!? That's a ...Sold your soul for a toastie maker!? That's a bit dramatic, isn't it? Choke on a toastie? So much bile... so much anger... so much judgement... I'd have whored myself for a mere slice of brie! <br /><br />I think you should set your sights higher, though, than a crappy little toastie maker. You're just not trying hard enough. How about a Gaggia espresso maker, or a Dyson for your rug? And the rug? Make sure it's Persian and handmade - c'mon!<br /><br />You write so magnificently - the best I've read in a long time – I'd forgive you anything. And I bet you can make even the Japanese business reports read like prose. You are fast-becoming my favourite current writer.<br /><br />You forgot George Clooney and the crap coffee ads, Jennifer Aniston and the credit card ads, Kim Cattrall and the Lipton tea ads, the Beckhams (now they whore about in style). <br /><br />I'd like a ham toastie, please. Not allowed cheese.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-29154040554317974722009-10-29T09:47:28.986+00:002009-10-29T09:47:28.986+00:00I think you're ahead of the curve here, market...I think you're ahead of the curve here, marketing types have told me that self-loathing advertising is the next big thing.<br /><br />It'll certainly liven up day time tv, anyway. Imagine: Kerry Katona laying bare her soul, pleading for understanding and weeping that iceland isn't that evil really, as she exposes the scars of years of failed boob-jobs. I can't wait.Larry Teabaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08283701267147459665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-2658841955203620782009-10-29T09:15:24.951+00:002009-10-29T09:15:24.951+00:00Thank you all for your kind words. A splendid star...Thank you all for your kind words. A splendid start to the day. It feels like Friday somehow, but it's not. Must be the fact that I'm not working tomorrow. Woo hoo! But for now, I gotta rush for I am late....<br /><br />Did, no, I had to link to their site in this post, then they're going to send it. I'm excited. <br /><br />Antipo, that chutney sounds fab. <br /><br />Bye all!La Bêtehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934460455824439786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-23411080840358774562009-10-29T08:53:08.142+00:002009-10-29T08:53:08.142+00:00Thank you Andy,
I now have a coffee flavoured nas...Thank you Andy,<br /><br />I now have a coffee flavoured nasal cavity and a semi-submerged keyboard as a result of your cookware link.<br /><br />It burns, it burns...!Jimbobthomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13871376414914384679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-41651162913313275682009-10-29T08:06:55.521+00:002009-10-29T08:06:55.521+00:00Advertise and be damned! Monetize the hatemail too...Advertise and be damned! Monetize the hatemail too!<br /><br />I will have to send you a jar of my luscious Carrot, Ginger and Almond chutney to go with a hard cheese toastie.Antipo Déessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10141078586780895241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-10311298720021663182009-10-29T08:00:24.932+00:002009-10-29T08:00:24.932+00:00Bonjour La Bête,
Why choose between black or white...Bonjour La Bête,<br />Why choose between black or white when there is an infinite range of colors in between. <br />Make money with your blog if you can, without becoming a dishonest bastard. <br />Every weakness will be forgiven if it's well written.<br />But what about this toaster ?<br />Do you have it yet ? Is it any good ?<br />Uncle DidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-24019898233828804452009-10-29T07:40:09.336+00:002009-10-29T07:40:09.336+00:00"Between the Breville and the deep blue sea.&..."Between the Breville and the deep blue sea."<br /><br />Worth it for that alone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-9279508027497719492009-10-29T07:20:40.884+00:002009-10-29T07:20:40.884+00:00I will always think you're super, unless you s...I will always think you're super, unless you start selling skin care products, which I think are made from evil. <br /><br />Grated mature cheddar (Isle of Mull is nice), very finely chopped leeks on sourdough bread. Trust me.PurestGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860331983741242940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-21319509057321464002009-10-29T02:40:53.702+00:002009-10-29T02:40:53.702+00:00Mistah Stan, I think you should ram an indignant t...Mistah Stan, I think you should ram an indignant thumb--or even better, a contemptuous middle finger--in the direction of anyone who would write that sort of email, cos clearly this would be the sort of person completely oblivious to the exigencies of modern life...and thus someone whose opinions should not remotely concern you.<br /><br />And thus as you've already said--far more eloquently--Shakespeare got to get paid, son. You got da skills dat pay da bills, so sod anyone who thinks highfalutin scruples are affordable in this day and age, eh?lilianavonkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363096499107106137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3971077270766122919.post-69183413331936823712009-10-29T02:23:22.674+00:002009-10-29T02:23:22.674+00:00so long as you're honest that you're pimpi...so long as you're honest that you're pimping product, and you can write the bad with the good? don't think it's a big deal.<br /><br />man's gotta eat. mmm.... toasties... <br /><br />recommend trying the "Elvis": Peanut Butter & Banana. Elvis used bacon fat instead of butter, and reportedly ate a dozen sandwiches at a time... we'll want pictures of this, of course...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com