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How to explain Valiant to the general public...
Marvel is Mustard
D.C. is Ketchup
Valiant is Sriracha
Just try it.
D.C. is Ketchup
Valiant is Sriracha
Just try it.
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greg wrote:Marvel is Mustard
D.C. is Ketchup
Valiant is Sriracha
Just try it.
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SImple. Elegant. HOT.greg wrote:Marvel is Mustard
D.C. is Ketchup
Valiant is Sriracha
Just try it.
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May draw blank faces in much of the UK...greg wrote:Marvel is Mustard
D.C. is Ketchup
Valiant is Sriracha
Just try it.
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Valiant ... Hmmm.
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Re: How to explain Valiant to the general public...
Which don't you guys have? Ketchup/Catsup? You have to have mustard and sriracha is a Thai condiment - surely you guys have Thai food?leonmallett wrote:May draw blank faces in much of the UK...greg wrote:Marvel is Mustard
D.C. is Ketchup
Valiant is Sriracha
Just try it.
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How to explain Valiant to the general public...
Roughly 20+ years in production
Much smaller than the much older competition
Won't replace the bigger competition, but provides a unique addition at the table
A more 'advanced taste' - not for small children
Company growth primarily by word of mouth
Regional popularity - but widening
Not yet available in all markets - depends on ordering managers
Spicier than the more common alternatives
A strong fan base - those who like it REALLY like it
Market potential is still huge - many haven't heard of it or tried it yet
Much smaller than the much older competition
Won't replace the bigger competition, but provides a unique addition at the table
A more 'advanced taste' - not for small children
Company growth primarily by word of mouth
Regional popularity - but widening
Not yet available in all markets - depends on ordering managers
Spicier than the more common alternatives
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Market potential is still huge - many haven't heard of it or tried it yet
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Definitely some good advertisement for Sriracha
I'm getting hungry now ... can I use it on a burger and dip my fries in it?
I'm getting hungry now ... can I use it on a burger and dip my fries in it?
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Love the chili/garlic paste. Sometimes I'll just cut up tofu (hard pack) and douse it in the stuff for a snack. Ya gotta get the one with the screw off top, not the squeeze bottle.greg wrote:A strong fan base - those who like it REALLY like it
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Ugh.. Tofu. Asian food (especially Japanese) is my favorite, but tofu is just not good, IMHO.jmatt wrote:Love the chili/garlic paste. Sometimes I'll just cut up tofu (hard pack) and douse it in the stuff for a snack. Ya gotta get the one with the screw off top, not the squeeze bottle.greg wrote:A strong fan base - those who like it REALLY like it
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It's not. But when you drown it in this stuff it's just a low cal medium for ingesting delicious chili/garlic paste.lorddunlow wrote:Ugh.. Tofu. Asian food (especially Japanese) is my favorite, but tofu is just not good, IMHO.jmatt wrote:Love the chili/garlic paste. Sometimes I'll just cut up tofu (hard pack) and douse it in the stuff for a snack. Ya gotta get the one with the screw off top, not the squeeze bottle.greg wrote:A strong fan base - those who like it REALLY like it
Tortilla chips are nothing special, but when you drench them in salsa verde...
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I actually eat tortilla chips plain most of the time. My main use for them is to counteract some of the burn I get with the fact I like the really hot Mexican dishes.jmatt wrote:It's not. But when you drown it in this stuff it's just a low cal medium for ingesting delicious chili/garlic paste.lorddunlow wrote:Ugh.. Tofu. Asian food (especially Japanese) is my favorite, but tofu is just not good, IMHO.jmatt wrote:Love the chili/garlic paste. Sometimes I'll just cut up tofu (hard pack) and douse it in the stuff for a snack. Ya gotta get the one with the screw off top, not the squeeze bottle.greg wrote:A strong fan base - those who like it REALLY like it
Tortilla chips are nothing special, but when you drench them in salsa verde...
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whoagreg wrote:Roughly 20+ years in production
Much smaller than the much older competition
Won't replace the bigger competition, but provides a unique addition at the table
A more 'advanced taste' - not for small children
Company growth primarily by word of mouth
Regional popularity - but widening
Not yet available in all markets - depends on ordering managers
Spicier than the more common alternatives
A strong fan base - those who like it REALLY like it
Market potential is still huge - many haven't heard of it or tried it yet
greg you've taken the condiment analogy to a whole new level. bravo. it's almost as awesome as your charts
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wussylorddunlow wrote: I actually eat tortilla chips plain most of the time. My main use for them is to counteract some of the burn I get with the fact I like the really hot Mexican dishes.
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We have Thai food and restaurants, we have many conidments, but I suspect the average Brit on the street would be non-plussed by the word 'sriracha'.lorddunlow wrote:Which don't you guys have? Ketchup/Catsup? You have to have mustard and sriracha is a Thai condiment - surely you guys have Thai food?leonmallett wrote:May draw blank faces in much of the UK...greg wrote:Marvel is Mustard
D.C. is Ketchup
Valiant is Sriracha
Just try it.
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The burn is usually on the way out. You using them like toilet paper?lorddunlow wrote:I actually eat tortilla chips plain most of the time. My main use for them is to counteract some of the burn I get with the fact I like the really hot Mexican dishes.
Now that I think about it... jesus how painful would that be?
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Re: How to explain Valiant to the general public...
we call something more obvious
Thai chilli sauce.
Thai chilli sauce.
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Siraracha? Siiiirrrracharer? Si... Sii... Sriratya? Sirhowareya? We'recominatya?leonmallett wrote:We have Thai food and restaurants, we have many conidments, but I suspect the average Brit on the street would be non-plussed by the word 'sriracha'.lorddunlow wrote:Which don't you guys have? Ketchup/Catsup? You have to have mustard and sriracha is a Thai condiment - surely you guys have Thai food?leonmallett wrote:May draw blank faces in much of the UK...greg wrote:Marvel is Mustard
D.C. is Ketchup
Valiant is Sriracha
Just try it.
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I call it cock sauce
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you would...bobby97801 wrote:I call it cock sauce
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Re: How to explain Valiant to the general public...
more like:
Marvel is Celine Dion
DC is Barbra Streisand
Valiant is Black Sabbath
Marvel is Celine Dion
DC is Barbra Streisand
Valiant is Black Sabbath
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That's a pretty cool way to put it.Brother Darque wrote:more like:
Marvel is Celine Dion
DC is Barbra Streisand
Valiant is Black Sabbath
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