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August 23, 2002StubwayMissionary 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! file this under RantsPosted by on August 23, 2002 @ August 23, 2002 09:58 AM 7 folks had something to say |
Our local Subway really bugs me. The last several visits they don't ever have any flavored bread. Ok, I can deal with that give me white. We will order about 3 sandwiches.
subway: We are out of bread
us: what do you mean you are out of bread, don't you bake it here?
subway: duh duh duh..
We have left the store with less sandwiches then we wanted because they were completely out of bread. How hard is it to take the few seconds and put a loaf or two or a dozen into an oven I ask you? They have a great location,smack on the corner of a busy intersection, the parking lot always full. Hello?, you are causing yourself to lose business for not stocking bread, f idiots. Sorry,I lost myself in the flashback of visiting subway.
Subway gets me upset when they are out or meatballs! That's the only thing I'll eat from there.
As for the Subway Jerk, I want to kick the TV everytime he's on. What makes them think I want to buy food from a Jerk such as he.
Clay Henry was in town to promote a new Subway a few months ago but I didn't bother going.
Posted by: Shawn at August 23, 2002 11:01 AMI like subway - - always get a 6" mozzarella cheddar bread with either turkey/ham/green peppers/cucumber/lettuce OR teriyaki chicken/greenpepper/lettuce.
The commercials are stupid. Jared is pretty annoying.
Posted by: lacy at August 23, 2002 11:16 AMok, jared is a pain and the idiot dude i could do without but i happen to like subway. Have you tried the parmesean oregano bread?? it is awesome, so flavorful and i usually get that with the terriyaki chicken with lettuce and cheese and onions. no fancy stuff for me. my subway has great customer service, probably the best service in town. fast friendly and smiling happy people. we have a shitty paneras but a great subway.
Posted by: kat at August 23, 2002 4:16 PMI like Subway. 6" white, meatball sub. Or sometimes I go for the Cold Cut Trio. I demand the U-boat cut (or the V-cut, whatever.) I noticed that they took the "we changed the cut but you can ask for the old one" signs down at my Subway. I don't care - I ask anyways. Fortunately the manager at mine is GREAT and he will do it or some of his older staff can help me out. Yes, I do indeed love my Subway.
Jared and the other guy? They suck. They should make commercials with the manager of my Subway. I see a David Letterman style skit. He would be perfect, we would be entertained, and the food would be good!
Oh, I haven't tried the fancy breads. I like their white bread. The others look interesting, but I don't know. Why mess with a good thing?
Posted by: Christine at August 24, 2002 12:38 AMThe new Subway jagoff is the most annoying twerp on TV since the spawn-of-Satan Welch's Grape Juice girl and that dink for Prell who wanted to wash everyone's hair.
PS: Girls do like Subway. Nothing better than a Chicken Caesar sub. And the parmesan oregano bread is really good -- live a little, Promo! Give it a try!
Posted by: stennie at August 25, 2002 4:18 AMDoes anybody know that "radar screen" losers name??? God he's gotta be the biggest loser on the planet. He hangs out with subway employees 10 years younger than him, going through burger drive thru's asking for subs. Who the hell does their marketing???
Posted by: Corey at May 14, 2003 2:49 PM