Stubway

Missionary Dave has a funny rant about Subway and how they are skimping on a needed part of their dining accessories.

And it made me think about a few things about Subway that have been bugging me.

First, who is that fella they have as their spokesman? No, not Jared, the whiny dude with the New Yawk accent? I swear, when his first commercial came on and I wasn't looking at the TV, I thought for sure it was Ray Romano talking ("Everybody Loves Raymond"). He is downright annoying and are the commercials ever stupid!

There is one where he drives through a burger joint and orders a subway sub he knows they don't have. The fry guy says "That's not on our menu." Mr. Jim Subway then belittles the poor guy at the checkout window by saying "It's not even on your radar screen!" Oh Bwa-ha-haaaaa! That's SOOOO funny!!! He is driving around during the day with 2 of his jobless buddies picking on a poor fella who is doing his best to do his job (ok maybe I am getting to worked up about this).

Then he goes into Subway and chats up the sandwich gal who just LOVES to talk about the new sub they have!

Yeah right. You ever met someone happy to help you at Subway?

I guess Jim Subway is doing a good job because they keep making commercials with him. But man, is he ever annoying. And others agree. However, BellDandy said it better than I ever could (scroll down a bit)

Second thought: Are there any women who like Subway? I am thinking it is just a "guy thing." Almost all men love Subway, but I don't know of many gals who like eating there. Maybe it is just the whole concept of a sub is more geared towards men. Slap a lotta meat and cheese on bread and slather it with sauces and chow down. Not a very dainty dinner.

Third thought: What is up with all their breads? I want a sandwich not a giant breadstick! Pardon me, but "Parmesan Oregano Bread?" "Hearty Italian?" Am I eating bread or is this an appetizer at the Olive Garden. Just plain white bread please. It is a damn sub, don't get all fancy on me! I did like Asiago cheese-topped bread but it has now been dumped in favor of Monterey cheddar. But still, it all sees a little to sissy-fied to me.

Fourth, what is UP with the way they cut the bread now? Used to be they cut a nice divet in the bread and all your meat and fixin's fit right in and didn't fall all over you as you ate. Now you don't even get a clean cut across, no, now they give you a sub with a "hinge." You can request the "classic" cut, but good luck finding a, ahem, "Sandwich Artist" who has been there long enough to remember how to do it. The old cut simply holds more "stuff" than the new one - it is a scientific fact. And if you think I am alone in this outrage, then you need to visit the petition to bring back the "classic" cut. Hey, 5670 people can't be wrong! Be sure to read some of their comments, this is not an isolated rant. (Kudos to Steve for a great site on an important topic) I would love to see "How Much Is Inside" do a comparison between how much you get with each "cut."

I think Jared is behind this somehow. I don't trust him, he has beady little eyes. Even their Clay Henry chimed in on the topic (dont you remember his theme song?). Well, at least the reporter is on "our" side. It is a conspiracy I tell you!

All that said, where did I eat yesterday? Quiznos! And how was it? Wonderful, but it is definitley more expensive than Subway. However, in my opinion, it is a better sub. I've always liked the hot, baked subs. Mazzio's Pizza maked a much more basic hot sub, but it is the hot I like. Ah well, I live to eat and eat to live!

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Posted by on August 23, 2002 @ August 23, 2002 09:58 AM    
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