Posted on 04/13/2008 5:53:29 AM PDT by WesternCulture
I'm Absolut Swedish but NEVER EVER again will I buy Absolut Vodka and I will, at least, TRY to avoid other products of V&S Group (their repertoire is a pretty broad one though and I kinda party from time to time..), a former Swedish company which recently was sold to French Pernod Ricard (for the sum of €5,626 billion).
I've also managed to convince my father and some of my friends to join my initiative and I'll continue to campaign!
The background is, of course, the already infamous Absolut Vodka ad with the words "In an Absolut World" slapped over a pre-1848 map showing California, Arizona and other states as Mexican territory.
What kind of severely disturbed individual came up with the idea for this ad and how come his/hers superiors approved of it?
Furthermore, is there any specific reason why such an ad appears shortly after V&S Group was acquired by a FRENCH company? I was rather under the impression France and the US presently were trying to restore their deep rooted although slightly damaged friendship. But perhaps all French aren't as insightful and intelligent as Sarkozy? (In any case, I've understood people like Chirac aren't).
Whether one wishes to view the ad in question as a Swedish or French insult against USA, I sincerely hope Americans in general are aware there are not only millions of Europeans, but HUNDRED OF MILLIONS of Europeans who do NOT hate America and do NOT wish to insult our brothers and sisters across the Atlantic - our own blood.
Europe might be more PC, more Liberal and more Socialist than the US, but this doesn't mean the average European feel sympathy with our young, spoiled, middle class "activists" who burn the flag of the United States of America and fail to understand the actual effects of their own actions.
In one way, I'm not embarrassed as a European by such inhabitants of our glorious continent, because these people, in fact, have very little to do with what Europe and Western Civilization is all about.
My country has no reason to promote stupidity. If Sweden would have done so throughout history, Sweden would not only be like any other country here on earth where basic features of civilization like showers, radiators and nuclear plants don't function, houses seem to be built by apes and people drive around in ridiculous cars instead of vehicles like Volvos, SAABs, BMWs, Audis and MBs, we would probably have been some backward part of Russia by today.
I chose to boycott Absolut Vodka out of two major reasons:
The ad in questions is an insult to USA, a country which, forever, will be one of Sweden's closest allies in the struggle for a free world.
The Absolut ad is an insult to Sweden and everything that is good about Viking culture as well as Europe at large.
Absolut boycott - on both sides of the Atlantic!
Cheers to Colorado from Gothenburg, Sweden, Land of Volvo:)
Stupidity has to go, true friendship between honorable nations will prevail!
V&S Group products:
Aalborg Akvavit
Absolut Vodka
Amfora
Blossa
Capricorn Estates
Carlshamns
Chill Out
Chymos
Explorer Vodka
Falu Brännvin (1917-72)
Gammel Dansk
Grönstedts
Jägarbrännvin (1927-55 & 1997-2003)
Lantvin
Rabiega
Reimersholms
Plymouth Gin
Penfolds
Vintry’s
Pernod Ricard brands:
Royal Salute (scotch whisky)
Chivas Regal (scotch whisky)
The Glenlivet (single malt scotch whisky)
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Seagram’s gin
Pernod aux extraits d’absinthe
Wyborowa (vodka)
Ricard and 51 (pastis)
Martell (cognac)
Wild Turkey (bourbon)
Jacob’s Creek (wine)
Pernod (anise-based spirit)
Zuco
Becherovka
DITA (lychee-based spirit)
Havana Club (rum).
Ballantine’s scotch;
Kahlúa coffee liqueur;
Malibu coconut-flavored rum;
Beefeater gin;
Tia Maria liqueur;
Stolichnaya vodka (distribution in the USA);
Mumm champagne;
Perrier-Jouët champagne.
Sauza tequila;
Courvoisier cognac;
Canadian Club whisky;
Clos du Bois;
Other Sonoma and Napa wine brands;
Laphroaig malt whisky;
Teacher’s Scotch whisky;
Cockburn’s port;
Harveys sherries;
Larios gin;
DYC whisky;
Fundador Spanish brandy;
Centenario Spanish brandy;
Kuemmerling German bitters.
“I would rather drink vodka labeled “for veterinary use only” before drinking Absolut”.
- Yeah why not.
That will only happen if the boycott includes all the products that the company makes, not just Absolut.
“That will only happen if the boycott includes all the products that the company makes, not just Absolut.”
- Absolut boycott - on both sides of the Atlantic!
Stupidity has to go, true friendship between honorable nations will prevail!
V&S Group products:
Aalborg Akvavit
Absolut Vodka
Amfora
Blossa
Capricorn Estates
Carlshamns
Chill Out
Chymos
Explorer Vodka
Falu Brännvin (1917-72)
Gammel Dansk
Grönstedts
Jägarbrännvin (1927-55 & 1997-2003)
Lantvin
Rabiega
Reimersholms
Plymouth Gin
Penfolds
Vintry’s
Pernod Ricard brands:
Royal Salute (scotch whisky)
Chivas Regal (scotch whisky)
The Glenlivet (single malt scotch whisky)
Jameson Irish Whiskey
Seagram’s gin
Pernod aux extraits d’absinthe
Wyborowa (vodka)
Ricard and 51 (pastis)
Martell (cognac)
Wild Turkey (bourbon)
Jacob’s Creek (wine)
Pernod (anise-based spirit)
Zuco
Becherovka
DITA (lychee-based spirit)
Havana Club (rum).
Ballantine’s scotch;
Kahlúa coffee liqueur;
Malibu coconut-flavored rum;
Beefeater gin;
Tia Maria liqueur;
Stolichnaya vodka (distribution in the USA);
Mumm champagne;
Perrier-Jouët champagne.
Sauza tequila;
Courvoisier cognac;
Canadian Club whisky;
Clos du Bois;
Other Sonoma and Napa wine brands;
Laphroaig malt whisky;
Teacher’s Scotch whisky;
Cockburn’s port;
Harveys sherries;
Larios gin;
DYC whisky;
Fundador Spanish brandy;
Centenario Spanish brandy;
Kuemmerling German bitters.
Thank you! How do you say it in Swedish? I don’t suppose I’ll be able to pronounce it, but let’s give it a try.
Actually, the only brand on either list that I buy with an regularity is Clos du Bois. But since New World wines cleaned up in the international wine festival of ‘05 and that the US let no room for anybody else across all categories in the ‘06 festival, I don’t supposed I need it.
“Thanks” is “Tack” in our tongue.
Välkommen till Skandinavien, Vikingarnas land!
Try Living in PA..State run booze stores that is like USSR...
BUt, on the good side, they sell Finlandia...and Ketleone...
Thank you for your work on this.
Cheers from Colorado to Gothenburg, Sweden
Dr. Jack Wheeler says send ‘em an email and let ‘em know you’ll never purchase another bottle of their vodka.
“Try Living in PA..State run booze stores that is like USSR...
BUt, on the good side, they sell Finlandia...and Ketleone...”
- Sounds like you experience hell.
Come to Sweden when you have the time to.
Swedish women are out of this world.
We Viking sons deserve them and accept competition
if you are daring..
I hate lack of spine.
Long live true drinking culture!!
Jawohl!
INteresting reAD. rIGHT now I am getting buzzed on Flor de Caña. THE BEST! LO MEJOR!!!!!!!!
aBSOLUT CAN make up for their error by giving the award winning author of the DUmmie FUnnies a year supply of Absolut. Meanwhile am continuing to sip on my Flor de Caña. INCREIBLE!!!!!!!
I understand that the "Absolut World" is a comedic and satirical one (A picture of a woman smirking at a pregnant man), but some things should be off limits.
I am breathlessly waiting for the "Absolut World" commercial depicting mohamed as ( fill in the blank ________________________ )
A list of products marketed by V&S would be quite useful.
Has anyone seen such a list?
I am so glad neither The Balvenie, nor the Macallan, LaPhroaig and Mortlach are on that list...
: )
How did I do?
Belverdere ... yum! Polish.
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