- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: What Are Your Most Overrated "Brands" That Are all Hype?
Posted on 2/21/23 at 7:14 am to TigerOnTheMountain
Posted on 2/21/23 at 7:14 am to TigerOnTheMountain
On Cloud - comfy, but they fell apart around one year. Maybe they aren’t built for exercising?
Orvis - expensive and overpriced. Orvis used to be well made. I’ve noticed a considerable decline the past few years. Clothes rip, sizing is all over the place and inconsistent, buttons routinely come off in the dryer cycle, and such.
Sony electronics - many consider these some of the best, accessible electronics. Maybe I’ve been genuinely unfortunate, but mine have burnt out after a relatively short period of time.
Starbucks - the shop by my home has a line snaking around the parking lot every single morning. It’s acidic and tastes burnt.
Dallas Cowboy and Notre Dame football - premier “brands” that are routinely overrated and all hype.
Orvis - expensive and overpriced. Orvis used to be well made. I’ve noticed a considerable decline the past few years. Clothes rip, sizing is all over the place and inconsistent, buttons routinely come off in the dryer cycle, and such.
Sony electronics - many consider these some of the best, accessible electronics. Maybe I’ve been genuinely unfortunate, but mine have burnt out after a relatively short period of time.
Starbucks - the shop by my home has a line snaking around the parking lot every single morning. It’s acidic and tastes burnt.
Dallas Cowboy and Notre Dame football - premier “brands” that are routinely overrated and all hype.
This post was edited on 2/21/23 at 7:15 am
3
Posted on 2/21/23 at 7:18 am to GentleJackJones
You can get some Orvis stuff at Costco now. It looks and feels cheap. Prolly not the stuff they’re selling at their stores. Speaking of Orvis stores, I can’t believe the one at Perkins Rowe is still open. Never see anyone there.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 7:21 am to In The Know
I get mine from Perkins Rowe or online from the Orvis website. 
You’re absolutely right, they typically don’t have many customers.
I’ve been buying a lot of Orvis for 20+ years. I’m about to cease all together. It’s noticeably inferior to what it used to be. I’ll stick with LL Bean.
You’re absolutely right, they typically don’t have many customers. I’ve been buying a lot of Orvis for 20+ years. I’m about to cease all together. It’s noticeably inferior to what it used to be. I’ll stick with LL Bean.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 7:22 am to AUstar
So good at being overrated that they have a secondary market to sell just the box.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 7:29 am to reauxl tigers
quote:
Polo is an easy one
I have to disagree with you on the Polo. Those shirts last forever. I think I still have some from high school.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 7:32 am to BigBobbyStorey
quote:
Jack Daniels I think it taste awful and has been so successful because they are excellent at marketing.
It really is terrible. With all the whiskey/bourbon available to you idk why anyone would choose JD. We drank it when we were in high school and what not bc it was easy to get your hands on, and at that age you’ll drink pretty much anything.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 7:35 am to GentleJackJones
quote:
On Cloud - comfy, but they fell apart around one year. Maybe they aren’t built for exercising?
The cloud ones aren’t built for exercising. More of an everyday shoe for people on their feet a lot. I use them for work since I’m on my feet a lot or when I’m around town. I love em. Had the same pair for 5 years. Try one of their running shoes for exercising. I use a pair and they have lasted me.
This post was edited on 2/21/23 at 7:35 am
Posted on 2/21/23 at 7:48 am to Mstate
quote:God thank you! Not to mention getting in a drive thru line that wraps around the strip mall and waiting 10 minutes for stupid coffee. Then showing up late to something with all kinds of excuses, while holding a 32 oz super frapa something that I know was 15 minutes out of your way.
Starbucks. Their coffee tastes burnt to me but I guess when women add all the soy milk and sugar it’s basically a milk shake
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:16 am to AUstar
Starbucks - I am shocked at how many people like their coffee, including my wife and daughter.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:17 am to Slip Screen
I like the coffee at Racetrac gas stations more than Starbucks.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:25 am to fallguy_1978
quote:
I like the coffee at Racetrac gas stations more than Starbucks.
I don’t drink coffee but I’ve heard it from many people that I’d consider experienced coffee aficionados that Race Trac has some of the best coffee around. And you can practically get a jug of it for $1.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:26 am to elprez00
It's good. The machine grinds the beans right before it makes the cup so it's really fresh and like a dollar or two.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:33 am to LSUfan4444
On Clouds are so ugly. Every time I see someone wearing them, I automatically assume they’ve just given up.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:36 am to AUstar
Haven't read the thread through yet, probably already been mentioned. Beats headphones.
This post was edited on 2/21/23 at 8:37 am
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:38 am to AUstar
The retarded looking OC shoes.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:39 am to GentleJackJones
Maui Jim
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:39 am to AUstar
quote:
I take the "poor" route and buy Ozark Trail from Wal-Mart like any true baw would.
Ozark trail cups are every bit as good as yeti. And every brand of ice chest makes a "yeti" type chest these days. I have a coleman version that works just as good if not better and cost 1/3 as much.
Every single Yeti item I have was given to me. I would never spend money on that shite.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:44 am to terriblegreen
Yeti is better than every imitator, and I don't have that many Yeti products. But RTIC has notably declined, which isn't surprising. We have some Yeti bags for pool/beach and they're years better than the RTIC type equivalents.
NOW, I'm not saying paying 40% as much for 85% of the quality is a bad move, it's probably a good move. But Yeti is a high end product and the fit/finish is much better than competitors.
NOW, I'm not saying paying 40% as much for 85% of the quality is a bad move, it's probably a good move. But Yeti is a high end product and the fit/finish is much better than competitors.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:46 am to NachoReb
quote:
On Clouds are so ugly. Every time I see someone wearing them, I automatically assume they’ve just given up.
Can't say I get this. They're probably the cleanest/simplest/most flattering looking athletic shoe for middle aged dudes.
Much better than some 45 year old dad rolling around in Js or clownish Hokas (and I like Hoka fine).
Posted on 2/21/23 at 8:53 am to RoyalAir
quote:
BMW. They're a nightmare to maintain, use Torx bolts in the dumbest of places, fix problems that don't exist, and generally think that their owners are too stupid to understand how they actually work. Ultimate Driving Machine my arse.
This. Many years ago my dad usually traded in his cars for a new one every two to three years. He offered to literally give me his BMW for free and I wouldn’t take it.
When he asked why I told him I’d be broke if one single thing went wrong with it. Replacing a new headlight for the damn thing was $500. I could go on.
frick that.
Page 4 of 9
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News