Foster's Ad

Frankly, I would rather chew my leg off than watch an ad for this atrocious bilge which, contrary to the misconception they peddle, is actually hated and ridiculed by the Australian public.

Originally posted by Hercules Frankly, I would rather chew my leg off than watch an ad for this atrocious bilge which, contrary to the misconception they peddle, is actually hated and ridiculed by the Australian public.   But I did, and I freely confess, I don't see it at all.

I have seen this on TV  but now you mention it, yes there is a resemblance.

Edited by Snow Dog - March 03 2013 at 10:53

Originally posted by Hercules contrary to the misconception they peddle, is actually hated and ridiculed by the Australian public.

Originally posted by irrelevant Originally posted by Hercules contrary to the misconception they peddle, is actually hated and ridiculed by the Australian public.   It's true. You don't see anyone drinking it, and you certainly don't hear anyone praising it, where I come from.  Anyway...

Met a dude from Australia many years ago that verified this. He said they preferred imports....like Budweiser

And no, I don't hear the resemblance. Unless every song with a church bell reminds me of Xanadu. Or perhaps its the hidden didgeridoo part in Xanadu I have somehow missed in the last 35 years.

Originally posted by Tapfret Met a dude from Australia many years ago that verified this. He said they preferred imports....like Budweiser

He may have preferred Budweiser, but the most popular beer brands in Australia are XXXX, VB, Carlton and Tooheys, and the most popular imported beer is Corona.

(I'm atypical for an Aussie in that I don't drink.)

Source:
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/winning-gold-will-only-make-victoria-bitter/story-fn7x8me2-1226373259419

Originally posted by Hercules Originally posted by Ajay Originally posted by Tapfret Met a dude from Australia many years ago that verified this. He said they preferred imports....like Budweiser He may have preferred Budweiser, but the most popular beer brands in Australia are XXXX, VB, Carlton and Tooheys, and the most popular imported beer is Corona. (I'm atypical for an Aussie in that I don't drink.) Source: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/winning-gold-will-only-make-victoria-bitter/story-fn7x8me2-1226373259419 VB (Victoria Bitter, which a slightly bitter lager ) is the best seller and actually acceptable, but the best Aussie beer I've had is Coopers Pale Ale, which is bloody gorgeous and up amongst the best British beers. A zillion times better than bloody Fosters.

I was a big fan of Old Australia and Sheaf Stout. Haven't seen either of them around here in many years now. Too bad, they were miles above any domestic brews here in the 1980's. Good stuff, good times.


Edited by SquonkHunter - March 03 2013 at 20:49

Originally posted by irrelevant Originally posted by Tapfret Originally posted by irrelevant Originally posted by Hercules contrary to the misconception they peddle, is actually hated and ridiculed by the Australian public.   It's true. You don't see anyone drinking it, and you certainly don't hear anyone praising it, where I come from.  Anyway...  Met a dude from Australia many years ago that verified this. He said they preferred imports....like Budweiser How long ago was this?

Early 90's. He also pointed out that the large cans of Fosters were a very popular weapon against opposing fans at footy contests.

I drank that beer once, and while it certainly was mediocre, I didn't find it quite as bad as its reputation.

Originally posted by richardh Most lager is rubbish compared to Belgium beer or a good German pils.

Or rather, most lager is rubbish period.


Edited by HarbouringTheSoul - March 04 2013 at 02:03