dazzafl Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 He's not promoting it or being sponsored by them though.... The point of the thread, is about a Speedway rider who's sponsored by Monster, going way over the top in trying to advertise this product nearly everytime he's on TV. It's in your face and totally unnecessary. you could say the same about it being on the front of the bikes as well.. thats still there and the name when the riders are announced etc.. of course he is going to show it he get paid to do it.. you work..??? you do it because you are paid.. he is exactly the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gresham Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I don't care for either, but they're fine in moderation. Should we also ban paracetamol because taking it too often damages your liver? Unfortunately though, people simply seem incapable of taking responsibility for their own choices and actions, or doing anything in moderation these days. Of course, it's also always someone elses' fault. I'm not saying ban it...I'm just pointing out that it's hypocritical imo, to allow sponsorship of something like Monster or Red Bull, that carry's a health warning and can effect your well being if you consume more than two a day, and not allow Tobacco companies to sponsor. Two cans or Monster...two cigarettes...a day...neither will kill you...but it's what they can lead to...an addiction. Like you say though...you take responsibility for yourself and make life choices. you could say the same about it being on the front of the bikes as well.. thats still there and the name when the riders are announced etc.. of course he is going to show it he get paid to do it.. you work..??? you do it because you are paid.. he is exactly the same. I've been sponsored by a Ski Manufacturer...I was asked to wear the products clothing when appropriate and recommend when appropriate and have labelling on bags etc.. I never went waving said skis in the face of camera's like some demented kid....just because I got sponsored to use them. This thread is about product placement and how it's being courted on tv by a prominent speedway rider...not labelling on bikes, clothing etc. It's how you go about things...not what it actually is to be fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keepturningleft Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 The dishonesty of - already rich/well off - sports and celebrity people pretending (lying) to consume and enjoy an unhealthy product is what dismays me the most. Hancock and the rest lose all their dignity with this weekly sham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shale Searcher Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 (edited) It has now done it's job, good/bad is still publicity, wonder how many people on this thread will try a can of Monster.....? A couple might try and will like it and become Monster consumers, a couple might try it and not like it, but as they were not consumers anyway, Monster haven't lost anything, but may have gained a couple of consumers.. Jobs a good un!!! Edited June 16, 2016 by Shale Searcher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 I wonder how many on here will not be watching the next GP on TV?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovalman Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 (edited) Ive tried monster after watching greg now totally addicted to the stuff, cant walk past a store without buying some. Its relentless. When the arsenal won the double in 71 charlie george and co used to smoke and drink brandy and whisky in thr dressing room before and at half time! Edited June 17, 2016 by auntie doris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fromafar Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 It's not the advertising that bothers me ,it's the total "waffle" the riders come out with it's like a broken record. set-ups ,set-ups-set -ups. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSC67 Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 It's not the advertising that bothers me ,it's the total "waffle" the riders come out with it's like a broken record. set-ups ,set-ups-set -ups. That's beauty of watching a GP on playback the fast forward button on my Sky-Plus remote comes in handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinny Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Monster is disgustint and always has been, absolutely disgusting taste Dont mind redbull, got quite a nice taste. Same with relentless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Smith Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Jack Holder hammering into a tin of Monster in front of camera during the World U21's. Rider's do drink it, good lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveLyric2 Posted June 19, 2016 Report Share Posted June 19, 2016 (edited) That's beauty of watching a GP on playback the fast forward button on my Sky-Plus remote comes in handy Are you being sponsored by Sky?? Surely by now you should have done a deal with BT?! Edited June 19, 2016 by Skidder1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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