# What brands inspire the most fervent loyalty? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 30, 2009, 8:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088 "2009-12-30T20:46:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Airman_Doors_USAF)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/41 "2009-12-31T04:04:01Z")
Gun companies and/or gun types and/or calibers inspire incredible loyalty. You should see the debates on the Internet. A few examples: Glock v. SigSauer v. H&K 9mm Luger v. .40 S&W v. .45 ACP AK-47 type rifles v. M-16 type rifles Semi-automatics v. Revolvers It’s the equivalent of Ford v. Chevy or Coke v. Pepsi. Truth be told, those arguments are mild compared to those on gun forums. Those can go on for pages, and there are thousands of threads devoted to the subjects. ---
**Author:** ![jasonh300](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/46a35a/32.png) [@jasonh300](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jasonh300)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/42 "2009-12-31T04:13:06Z")
> [@Covered\_In\_Bees](#): > > I’d argue those are the de facto jeans guys buy when they merely need somewhere to cover their legs. No loyalty, just default jeans. You pick a number…in my case, 505…and buy Levi’s 505’s every time, the same size, with maybe slight variation in the waist size over the years, and they fit EXACTLY the same, every time. My Mother-In-Law bought me a couple of pairs of Wrangler jeans for Christmas a few years ago and they immediately didn’t feel right and after several hours became so uncomfortable that I couldn’t wear them anymore. ---
**Author:** ![Freudian\_Slit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/5daacb/32.png) [@Freudian\_Slit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Freudian_Slit)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/43 "2009-12-31T04:22:43Z")
I usually buy Levis as well. Except not always the same number–I got some skinny jeans last time which are really comfy. I don’t remember the exact number/style, though…really should. They are great jeans. I did also get an expensive ass designer jean except I don’t even know the designer brand’s name. They do look slightly cooler than my Levis but I’m not sure they’re worth going into the double digits over. ---
**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/44 "2009-12-31T04:24:51Z")
> [@Zsofia](#): > > It’s a little thing, but women are very brand-loyal to feminine hygiene products. I don’t know anybody who just buys whatever tampons are on sale. I don’t smoke, but smokers I know are the same way about cigarettes, even down to the size (regular vs 100s) and package (soft vs hard pack). ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 4:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/45 "2009-12-31T04:27:19Z")
Wild Turkey. Jimmy Russell is a god. ---
**Author:** ![elmwood](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/elmwood/32/3060_2.png) [@elmwood](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elmwood)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/46 "2009-12-31T04:28:18Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > Are Craftsman tool people still Craftsman tool people? Personally I switched to Kobalt. Generally, Craftsman tool fans are those who like quality tools, but don’t work or visit places where Mac or Snap-On trucks stops. Craftsman - made in the USA. Kobalt - mostly made in ☭hina. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 4:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/47 "2009-12-31T04:41:55Z")
BMW. Cars or motorcycles. Once you ignore the status symbol du jour people, everybody else who owns one won’t give it up until / unless they can’t afford both the BMW and food. ---
**Author:** ![luv2draw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/46a35a/32.png) [@luv2draw](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luv2draw)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/48 "2009-12-31T04:49:36Z")
> [@Hockey\_Monkey](#): > > For me: > Saturn vehicles (I’m picking up the last new one I’ll ever be able to buy tomorrow). ☹ I don’t have a clue what brand I’ll pick next time. Honda, of course. ---
**Author:** ![Rysto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/ecccb3/32.png) [@Rysto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rysto)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 4:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/49 "2009-12-31T04:55:24Z")
Do sports teams count? Because I think that they win by a gigantic margin. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/50 "2009-12-31T05:02:06Z")
A few more: Nikon cameras Duracell batteries Old Navy underwear and socks Smucker’s Natural peanut butter ---
**Author:** ![astro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/9dc877/32.png) [@astro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/astro)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 5:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/51 "2009-12-31T05:15:35Z")
Logitech mice [Leatherman micro multi tools](http://www.leatherman.com/products/product.asp?id=22&f=8&c=1). For the larger multi tools I like several brands. [Gillette Anti Perspirant Deodorant Clear Gel dedorants](http://www.walgreens.com/store/catalog/For-Men/Anti-Perspirant-Deodorant-Clear-Gel/ID=prod3180442&navCount=1&navAction=push-product?V=G&ec=frgl_569050&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=sku3179275)- No more ruined shirts after I switched to this years ago. Lipton tea bags. I know there are more elite teas out there, but it’s a taste I’ve grown used to. Splenda sweetner - much better than Sweet & Low or Equal Progresso Soups - Their lentil and vegetable soups are much better than Campbells Lean Cuisine frozen entrees - Not all hits but I like them better than the competition ---
**Author:** ![Hockey\_Monkey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a183cd/32.png) [@Hockey\_Monkey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hockey_Monkey)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/52 "2009-12-31T06:08:52Z")
> [@luv2draw](#): > > Honda, of course. Honda and Toyota will never be on my radar. I don’t really have to worry about making that decision for at least 7 years when the warranty on my new Saturn expires. ---
**Author:** ![Taenia\_spp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5e925/32.png) [@Taenia\_spp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taenia_spp)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 6:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/53 "2009-12-31T06:24:33Z")
Huy Fong Food’s **Sriracha Chili Sauce**. I swear they put crack in that stuff, it’s so delicious. ---
**Author:** ![toofs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4491bb/32.png) [@toofs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toofs)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 6:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/54 "2009-12-31T06:25:46Z")
> [@Airman\_Doors\_USAF](#): > > Gun companies and/or gun types and/or calibers inspire incredible loyalty. You should see the debates on the Internet. A few examples: > > Glock v. SigSauer v. H&K > > 9mm Luger v. .40 S&W v. .45 ACP > > AK-47 type rifles v. M-16 type rifles > > Semi-automatics v. Revolvers > > It’s the equivalent of Ford v. Chevy or Coke v. Pepsi. Truth be told, those arguments are mild compared to those on gun forums. Those can go on for pages, and there are thousands of threads devoted to the subjects. Truth. Talk pistols with older guys and they will proudly state that if your pistol isn’t an M1911, you surely are a pinko commie hippie fag. ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/55 "2009-12-31T06:29:25Z")
Browning forever! ---
**Author:** ![toofs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4491bb/32.png) [@toofs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toofs)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/56 "2009-12-31T07:03:00Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Browning forever! His Hi-Power is a nicer pistol to fire, and the 1911 guys don’t quite know what to say about it. After all, the same guy designed both, but the Hi-Power is in that limp wristed, pinko Euro 9mm and not the hairy chested American .45ACP. Too funny. ---
**Author:** ![Rex\_Goliath](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/bcef8e/32.png) [@Rex\_Goliath](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rex_Goliath)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 7:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/57 "2009-12-31T07:42:02Z")
Saab, apparently. A buddy of mine has spammed nonstop anti-GM crap on his facebook ever since the Saab story broke. I mean, for years he’s posted about his new left blinker he just modded into his Saab, but he’s over the wall. It’s weird. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Krebbs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5fc32e/32.png) [@Mr.Krebbs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Krebbs)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 4:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/58 "2009-12-31T16:31:50Z")
> [@toofs](#): > > His Hi-Power is a nicer pistol to fire, and the 1911 guys don’t quite know what to say about it. After all, the same guy designed both, but the Hi-Power is in that limp wristed, pinko Euro 9mm and not the hairy chested American .45ACP. > > Too funny. Sorry, I have to disagree with you about the Hi-Power being a nicer pistol to fire by design; it sounds like you just prefer 9x19 to .45ACP. They do chamber 1911s for the 9x19, try one and report back. No handgun ever designed replicates the brilliant trigger of the 1911. Period. However, the Hi-Power project was started by JMB and finished by Dieudonné Saive (designer of the FN FAL) and thus, the Hi-Power is one of the coolest pistols ever produced. For the record, even Colonel Jeff Cooper - a .45ACP curmudgeon if there ever was one - paid considerable respect to the CZ75 in 9x19. He didn’t grant such praise to the Hi-Power for some reason. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 5:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/59 "2009-12-31T17:12:13Z")
> [@Zsofia](#): > > Coke sent me to college. You dealt your way through?!:eek: ---
**Author:** ![I\_Am\_The\_Lorax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e19adc/32.png) [@I\_Am\_The\_Lorax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/I_Am_The_Lorax)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2009, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/60 "2009-12-31T18:00:59Z")
The Body Shop cosmetics and toiletries Calvin Klein jeans and undies OB tampons Doc Marten shoes/boots Chuck Taylor All-Stars sneakers Sweet ‘n’ Low Chock Full o’ Nuts coffee Frank’s RedHot Sahlen’s hot dogs Weber’s mustard Heinz ketchup I never thought of myself as a brand whore, but maybe I am. I am imagining a day that begins like any other (except for being narrated by Rod Serling) but goes really wrong really fast when I find all my familiar favorites have been replaced. My skin is itchy, blotchy and has pimples everyone can see. My bra slides around and my boobs fall out; I have an unpickable wedgie, cameltoe, and a leaky tampon. My feet hurt. And horror of horrors, my coffee tastes like a mud puddle. I hope this day never comes. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088.md?page=4)