Well, it seems my deal post about VB Thirst was considered a 'Joke Post', despite the fact it's a genuine product at Chemist Warehouse. So, per the recommendation around jokes posts I'm putting it here in the Forums for all posterity, and so everyone can revel in the awesomeness that is the new VB aroma (yes, joke firmly intended…).
Edit: I asked in the Mods forum why the post was removed and they've helpfully merged the original one here (see below).
Slogan "Smells like fresh wife beater"
FYI wife beater is a colloquial term for a singlet, often blue, that a tradie or truckie some other blue collar worker may wear.
@cainen: …its classist and sexist. but …sterotypes are fine as long as theyre directed at working class australian males, right?
I was initially going to add 'Bogan-In-A-Bottle' to the post, but then I thought there might be some people who still like VB.
I thought there might be some people who still like VB.
You can't go wrong with a cold VB at a BBQ…
Typical marketing BS. We all know it'd smell like stale old wife beater.
Worn once… XD
any need for offensive stereotypes….?
its a 'singlet'…
Nup, that’s Stella Artois
Just what I wanted, homeopathic ale…
Just remember, that not everyone likes joke gifts
You're joking right?
He is hurtin
Now all I need is a 2002 Holden Commodore EDT to match this with..
Surprisingly also $24.99
VB Commodore is what you're looking for
Eau de Polariser.
At first I thought, what the hell, when did CWH start selling beers? Totally missed EDT
This or Warnie's new scent? Really want to impress the missus when I cook her a birthday dinner next week.
My friend really wants some Aventus for his birthday, would this be an acceptable substitute?
Thirst trap in a bottle
You can get it divin
Probably tastes better…
This might be the worst product ever invented. I hope the company taking on the marketing for this product don't hang their hat on it. I cannot believe how bad this is. A fragrance marketed to people who don't wear fragrances.
It's a lifetime supply you say?
Davo Dinkum's favourite perfume to Bobo's wedding.
amazing, might give it a try haha
Whats next? Joe Exotic - The scent of Carol Baskins!
Winnie Blues aftershave?
upvoting purely for the comments
Perfect gift for your wardrobe drinker
COVID spray?
by Xmas this will be getting cleared at $9.95
Sorry to hear that - I enjoyed the post. I don't know why it was considered a joke post when it was on CW. Could easily be a novelty item or for VB fans.
Yeah, I considered taking it up with the Mods but figured it wasn't worth it arguing the point. They have a job to do and it's not an easy one, so no sense getting upset for them doing it. I freely admit that when I posted it I knew there was a high likelihood of amusement, but it is a real product at a genuine retailer.
They have a job to do and it's not an easy one
Now that's a joke post.
. I freely admit that when I posted it I knew there was a high likelihood of amusement, but it is a real product at a genuine retailer.
Yes, if the intent is to make a joke post then it's…..a joke post. Just because the product exists on a website doesn't make a difference. See Joke Posts
I don't know why it was considered a joke post when it was on CW.
Just because a product is on a website doesn't mean it's not a joke post. See 14 years of joke posts
Just post to the forums. Not sure what the big deal is.
Not sure what the big deal is.
We are at the bargain cutting edge - where joke posts collide with bold faced bargains. We tread into the unknown…
Poor decision by the mods - reeks of arrogance. Perhaps they need to try some VB cologne.
Might drop some hints to the missus with Father’s Day looming
Was it a bargain or just the normal price?
jv is that you?
I think it's a bit of a joke product. I mean, sure it's real and you can buy it, but I suspect this is all the brainchild of the VB marketing department. It's a type of guerrilla marketing campaign to promote VB.
How is that any different to fragrances tied to celebrities?
In this case the fragrance is promoting the beer. Fragrances do not promote celebrities.
I doubt this will be on shelves much longer than a year. Plus this is right before Father's Day. Coincidence much?
Exactly, what’s a stunt we can pull to get some social media heat, I’m sure it will be on daily mail website soon if not already.
Whilst I did smile when I saw your post I think the mods made the right decision to remove it. The post was basically just advertising a new product, there was nothing speccial about it or the pricing.
I concur, although it could of been moved rather than deleted no?
Yeah I guess so.
It could have been moved but none of the comments were very useful. I've now merged the comments into this one.
nothing speccial [sic] about it or the pricing
Same with lots of deals, and they get low votes.
Also plenty of joke posts which don't get deleted.
Well that's another issue, it should be one rule for all.
The guidelines are applied equally to every user. If you don't believe so then certainly let us know where you feel this isn't the case.
Also plenty of joke posts which don't get deleted.
Feel free to report any posts that you believe are joke posts. Keep in mind, in moderation decisions, we need to be sure before we act on a post. So if there is a grey area between, well it's a deal but it's sort of a joke, then we'll err on the side of keeping as a deal.
What does it smell like? Stale beer?
never washed BO me thinks..
Like scruffy murphys at 10am Sunday morning
You can get it mowin
The real question is, does a guy really want to smell like something that other guys/bogans crave?
I mean i'd still buy one for shiggles though
Yeah, not sure why this was moved to the forum. It's a genuine product and it's mentioned in 7 News at 6 this evening
Two things immediately worry me. 1: Chemist, and 2: VB.
How to attract the bogan.
An educated man would not even confess to purchasing cologne from a chemist, let alone that it is from a brewery.
It would truely be "TOILET WATER".
The chemist warehouse pre order form was pre filled with someone's details….
Full address, phone number and email address…..
Be careful. Especially Mr David Horan of Benalla
Target demographic - singlet , jeans and Thongs wearing, bogans from areas like Melton and Blacktown
Merged from Victoria Bitter - VB THIRST EDT 75ml $24.99 @ Chemist Warehouse + Shipping (Free for Orders over $50)
Go to Deal
Described as "A new odour for hard-working Australians who like to indulge in a few knock-off bevvies, Thirst has the impression of blood, sweat and tears, without the aroma."
Available now exclusively at Chemist Warehouse, but I don't know if this will be the regular price or not. Just in time for Fathers Day, too!