# 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:** 17\ **Page:** 5
**Author:** ![pythonzzz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/9e8a1a/32.png) [@pythonzzz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pythonzzz)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 2:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/81 "2010-01-01T02:51:19Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > What’s sticky is the replicas. There are guitars out there that are just as good as the originals. Stevie Ray Vaughn is famously playing a Japanese Tokai replica of a Fender Strat on the cover of his first CD. I have owned a few replicas over the years and loved them…but yeah, I gravitate towards my Gibsons… Slight hijack - what’s your opinion on the early '70’s Electra Les Paul? ---
**Author:** ![toofs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4491bb/32.png) [@toofs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/toofs)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 2:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/82 "2010-01-01T02:54:53Z")
> [@runner pat](#): > > ? The Hi-Power is also a single action. Yup. I confused it with the CZ75.:smack: ---
**Author:** ![Mudshark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f04885/32.png) [@Mudshark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mudshark)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 6:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/83 "2010-01-01T06:08:08Z")
> [@Joey\_P](#): > > I’ve heard that cigarette smokers have the strongest brandy loyalty. It’s one of the few things that if the store has the item, just not the right brand a lot of people will just leave and go to the next store. Or the right length. When I worked in a gas station most people will not go from Kings to 100’s or the other way around. I’m not too picky about length, I prefer 100’s, but will smoke kings if they are on special. Same way with brands. I prefer Marlboro Menthol or Parliament Menthol. But if they don’t have that, Salems or Newports are ok. Alcoholic beverages are something that people have a lot of loyalty to also. ---
**Author:** ![SomeBodyUK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9d8465/32.png) [@SomeBodyUK](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SomeBodyUK)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/84 "2010-01-01T12:56:07Z")
Heinz Baked Beans - this is a big deal in UK Kellogg’s Cornflakes ---
**Author:** ![pullin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c57346/32.png) [@pullin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pullin)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 2:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/85 "2010-01-01T14:46:40Z")
Holy crap! No one has mentioned VI .vs. EMACS yet? Please leave your geek cards on the table as you exit. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![Sigmagirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 3:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/86 "2010-01-01T15:06:16Z")
> [@Taenia\_spp](#): > > Huy Fong Food’s **Sriracha Chili Sauce**. > > I swear they put crack in that stuff, it’s so delicious. This was the Food Item of the Year (or similar designation) from Bon Appetit Magazine. I think I’ll have to buy some! ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 3:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/87 "2010-01-01T15:14:01Z")
> [@pythonzzz](#): > > Slight hijack - what’s your opinion on the early '70’s Electra Les Paul? Not sure - my experience is with Ibanez, Greco, Tokai and Burny; I haven’t owned an Electra. I’ve heard good things, but it can really depend on the model…oftentimes, the cheaper Les Paul replicas had bolt-on necks, which is not standard to a real Les Paul. The replicas can still sound good in their own right, but won’t sound really like a Les Paul… ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/88 "2010-01-01T16:34:55Z")
> [@anu-la1979](#): > > **Honda** : I’m from a Toyota family but I converted to Honda after I was the cheese in a 4 car crash sandwich (not at fault, I was pushed into the car in front of me when I was rearended on the freeway). My bumper was falling off and I was able to drive my car from SF to LA by duct taping it. An inspection later revealed that the collision had damaged the chassis. She drives fine, the old girl. I had AAA at the time and even though the damages were something like $1000 less than the value of the car, they rebuilt it. Every person I know who has ever had a **Honda** has remained consistently loyal since day one. Including, I think, me. I bought my first new car, a [2009 Honda Fit](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/08/09-fit-first-drive-1280-01_opt.jpg), last year, and I freakin’ love it. I’ve had it for six months and I’m still head-over-heels. I recently went on vacation for about a week, and when I returned home and jumped in the Honda to run some errands, I was unexpectedly flooded with happiness at being back ‘‘home’’ in my car. They are fun to drive and last forever. A totally well-deserved case of brand loyalty if you ask me. ( **Toyota** and **Ford** also deserve the brand loyalty they get IMO… which you choose is just a matter of preference and style.) I am a fervently brand-loyal person in general, especially about toiletries. I’ll never use anything other than: **Secret** Deodorant **Pantene** Shampoo/Conditioner **Neutrogena** foundation/skin care products I’m brand loyal with food too. And just about everything. I totally buy into image. I am the reason for advertisements. ---
**Author:** ![LouisB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/dfb087/32.png) [@LouisB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LouisB)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 5:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/89 "2010-01-01T17:27:26Z")
CocaCola Classic; I will not accept substitutes other than water. ---
**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:** [January 1, 2010, 5:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/90 "2010-01-01T17:40:53Z")
I’m brand loyal when I find a make up brand I really like. I don’t like anything other than Plump and Shine for lip gloss, and I will not wear anything but bare escuntels for foundation. ---
**Author:** ![gonzomax](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e8c25b/32.png) [@gonzomax](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gonzomax)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/91 "2010-01-01T18:16:10Z")
It used to be automobiles. There were Chevy people, Ford people and some Chrysler people. They used to be quite sure their brand was better and argued it to death. When foreign brands came in they showed how poor some of our cars were. The days of automobile songs are gone. Little Deuce Coup, My 409, GTO , T Bird songs are pretty much things of the past. ---
**Author:** ![Kobal2](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kobal2/32/20_2.png) [@Kobal2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kobal2)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 6:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/92 "2010-01-01T18:50:39Z")
> [@pullin](#): > > Holy crap! No one has mentioned VI .vs. EMACS yet? > > Please leave your geek cards on the table as you exit. 😛 Doesn’t count, because VI is not a brand. Nor a product. It’s a torture method, and its supporters are all suffering from Stockholm Syndrome. ---
**Author:** ![Gary\_Robson](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gary_robson/32/3448_2.png) [@Gary\_Robson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gary_Robson)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/93 "2010-01-01T20:27:20Z")
> [@pullin](#): > > Holy crap! No one has mentioned VI .vs. EMACS yet? That’s because EMACS lost so long ago that there’s no controversy anymore. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![hobscrk777](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a6a055/32.png) [@hobscrk777](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hobscrk777)\ **Post date:** [January 1, 2010, 11:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/94 "2010-01-01T23:14:34Z")
> [@Taenia\_spp](#): > > Huy Fong Food’s **Sriracha Chili Sauce**. > > I swear they put crack in that stuff, it’s so delicious. +1 ---
**Author:** ![AHunter3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ahunter3/32/368_2.png) [@AHunter3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AHunter3)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 2:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/95 "2010-01-02T02:00:46Z")
> [@pullin](#): > > Holy crap! No one has mentioned VI .vs. EMACS yet? > > Please leave your geek cards on the table as you exit. 😛 Oh please. pico. ---
**Author:** ![lindsaybluth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/90db22/32.png) [@lindsaybluth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lindsaybluth)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/96 "2010-01-02T02:58:24Z")
+2 from our cold dead vaginas. I can honestly say that tampons are the ONE item whose price does not even register in my mind. As far as car brand loyalty goes, I think people are country-conscious. Like they’ll only buy german cars, japanese cars, korean, american, etc. **Sriracha Chili Sauce** nom nom nom. And **Heinz Ketchup**. It’s more vinegar-y than other brands, and a brighter red. ---
**Author:** ![ginman999](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e495f1/32.png) [@ginman999](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ginman999)\ **Post date:** [January 2, 2010, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088/97 "2010-01-02T19:56:09Z")
> [@salinqmind](#): > > Friskies Feline Favorites. If they ever stop making it, my kitty Marco is doomed, because he won’t eat anything else. Not even human food. > > Carhartt jackets. The pinnacle of outerwear, I’m told. > > Dannon yogurt. Nothing else comes close. > > Pantene shampoo and conditioner. > > And perfume and cologne. I have a handful of favorites they either stopped making or aren’t sold in the U.S. any more, so I have my work cut out for me when I run out! > > Crowley cottage cheese. Ditto. > > Guiness. Or Blue Moon beer. Everything else is just…beer. Only cottage cheese I eat is Michigan brand, Love it, hate all other brands. Its a very dry cottage cheese. Is it a national brand? [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-brands-inspire-the-most-fervent-loyalty/523088.md?page=4)