Do the goofy names bother anyone?

[Verb]

I was first exposed to shock name marketing by metasonix. A company that manufactures electronic effects, synthesizers, and such. It didn't make me want to buy their gear but I have not forgotten their name. After making headway in the market (they produce quality gear too boot), they seem to have dropped the shock naming strategy. They also included some graphic graphics.

I won't state any product names here. This forum has some folks that are sensitive to that sort of thing and you all have access to google. Safe to say they put any juice names I've seen to shame.

E-juice is supposed to be marketed to adults so I don't see a big issue if a maker chooses to go that route.

I am surprised I have not seen a phallic mod or nipple drip tip.

 

[zoiDman]

I've always wondered about venders who use the words toxic and killer in their names ... sounds like an accident waiting to happen.

Even if it was user related ... those names could come back to haunt them.

I'm with you Willy.

Kinda like Battery OEM's who have the word "Fire" in there Name.

Doesn't give me a Warm and Fuzzy Feeling. And this is more what I think of when I close my Eyes.

 

[rabernet]

I get the unique name thing, I dont agree with it, but I get it..... Castle long is one of my fav juices (maybe the fav), read the description...detailed and poetic.

Here's one I saw today on a podcast thing...never heard of this brand, they got 30% off right now, so the juice is like $12/30ml....

Toxic - Toxic Angels E-Juice

Toxic, ok...cool name, I get it...its green, ok cool... read the description.....................

Toxic is our lime green signature flavor. This complex flavor profile will keep you guessing, and definitely have you coming back for more! It is one of our Top Selling e-juices. It is not a menthol flavor, nor a dessert flavor, this is all we will tell you about this awesome flavor, and why? Shhhhh because it's a secret!

Seriously!? How am I supposed to order that? I had to read a review to guess what it is....

The green juice scares me too - but I'm interested in the two mango juices - do you know what the code is for the discount?

 

[zoiDman]

I also Question adding Neon Colorants into an e-Liquid I intend to put into My Lungs. Any Additional Colorants for that Matter.

The word "Toxic", in this case, may Not be All Marketing.

 

[AndriaD]

They bother me a bit.

Ducks breath, derp sauce, hobbit blood, and other not only non-descriptive but also pretty goofy and borderline immature names of e juice?

Might just be too old to appreciate the humour (get off my lawn!) but it comes across as pretty amateur.

Just me?

The only time they really *bug* me is when they don't include a description on the page where all the flavors are shown -- how do I know I even want to waste the time to click to it? And the ones that don't include a description even on the product's page? I don't waste any further time with that site, if they can't be bothered to describe their products accurately.

Andria

 

[Spazmelda]

I like funny names, and I like the plays on toxic, viral, etc... Those, I think, are sort of a slap in the face of tobacco control. Kind of like when a minority takes a derogatory term and claims it as their own. It's also an appeal to the risk takers, which cigarette smokers often are.

As a woman, the overtly sexual names do not appeal to me, and some are quite icky.

I'm very opposed to names that derive from products geared toward children. We don't need capt'n crunch named juice, or juicy juice. That's just asking for trouble. Now, of course adults like capt'n crunch, and IMO it's not unreasonable that adults would want to vape that flavor, but I don't think it should be named after a kid cereal or product. Come up with a better (as more creative) name.

 

[pufZeppelin]

all the obscure names, meh (just name it)

but the LACK OF DESCRIPTION, is what drives me nuts...

all I can say is a lot of vendors LOST MY BUSINESS with their
cute little phrases and total neglect… IMO [delete]

is there a correlation between stupid names and high price juice ??

wonder what FDA rules will add to description discloser, for the vendors
that think they can stay secret and make us guess what we’re buying…

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$$ try it and find out, we know you will like it
$$ only in ?/?% , because we think it best
$$ add extra flavor

 

[patkin]

This thread says that lack of descriptions irks peeps more than the naming of juices as I see it so don't think its OT to say that its not just lack of descriptions on juice that annoys me but having to go off-site to read info on hardware if it can even be found because with some a brand isn't even given. I've reached the point where I just skip it no matter how good the price is. At the worst it indicates a vendor's lack of knowledge about the products they're selling and at the least an arrogant vendor I'm not likely to get good CS from. I've bought, in the past, "Ego" rip offs that when received did not have both regulated and unregulated modes. Am I vaping at 3.3 volts all the time or 3.7 volts? Something soooo basic not mentioned. I've even seen batts not giving mah descriptions and atties not giving ohm descriptions.

 

[zoiDman]

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'm very opposed to names that derive from products geared toward children. We don't need capt'n crunch named juice, or juicy juice. That's just asking for trouble. Now, of course adults like capt'n crunch, and IMO it's not unreasonable that adults would want to vape that flavor, but I don't think it should be named after a kid cereal or product. Come up with a better (as more creative) name.

I agree.

It just gives the Harkin's or Boxer's or Diane F something to Rant About. And to Some people, Legitimizes their Litany that Flavors are Just for Kids. And that e-Cigarette/e-Liquid companies are Intentionally Targeting under aged markets.

 

[krisjay]

Actually, I like the odd names and crazy labels. I am an old fart also, but give me the bizzare.

 

[Phone Guy]

The green juice scares me too - but I'm interested in the two mango juices - do you know what the code is for the discount?

I was using them as an example of what not to do, I ended up advertising for them LOL pretty funny

I think the code was summerfun if you order, let me know how it was, I wanted to try toxic.

 

[Warpigs]

If I get a nice TH, tastes good, and get decent vapor from a juice. I could care less what the name of it is.

 

[RobinBanks]

In a way yes, it certainly doesn't attract me to the juice and make me want to read the description. However, it wouldn't prevent me ordering something with great reviews.

 

[R Coy]

wonder what FDA rules will add to description discloser, for the vendors
that think they can stay secret and make us guess what we’re buying…

Be careful what you wish for. We could get stuck with RJR and the like and we know how they do truth in labeling.

 

[pufZeppelin]

Be careful what you wish for. We could get stuck with RJR and the like and we know how they do truth in labeling.

didn’t wish for nothing, was just repeating something I read
about one of the concerns FDA had with what is in these juice mix’s…
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still doesn’t dismiss that fact I am against the ‘keeping of secrets’
with a product they want me to purchase with my money,
so I choose to ALWAYS move on to another vendor… (just too many other choices)

 

[SleeZy]

Some juices are more strange than others imo.

Like the mother's milk. (Sounds even more gross in swedish when translated....)

Random stranger:
"Hey what flavor do you have in that thing??"
-"Mother's milk."
"Oh errh..."

I don't realy mind the creative names but still i agree with most of you, they have to describe the flavor. If they don't, I've to check up lots of reviews to even know what i tastes like. That annoys me as hell.

 

[mare ze dotes]

The dopey names is always a reason for me to move on. I don't find them clever as much as I find them misleading.

 

[Despraci]

They bother me a bit.

Ducks breath, derp sauce, hobbit blood, and other not only non-descriptive but also pretty goofy and borderline immature names of e juice?

Might just be too old to appreciate the humour (get off my lawn!) but it comes across as pretty amateur.

Just me?

I hate having to read descriptions a little, but what's worse is when the description is just as confusing as the name. And when it's all paired withe a meaningless picture I just give up and move on to another vendor. If I have to play Scooby-Doo to try and figure out what the flavor is suppose to be, it's not worth my time regardless of how great it might be.

 

[lasttango]

I don't know if it's just you - but I like.. and I welcome the creativity and fun... it can be a warning sign for a sham or a fraud, but it can also indicate some pride and differentiation in their product...

(and)

I'm still waiting for the completely over-the-top vulgar line of sauce names.

they are already out there... we just don't mention them here... you know... ecf rules ;-)

 

[Boletus]

I find it more maddening that there are a bazillion flavors out there all named RY4, many of which bear no resemblance to each other.