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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by lesleys
(Post 8059619)
Bandaids instead of plasters or elastoplast.
'Tasty' is a type of cheese, not necessarily a description. Cheddar cheese comes mainly in Mild, Tasty And Vintage Styles. Those are the common three that you will find on the Supermarket shelf.
We have Bandaids and Elastoplast here. http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/i...993/150_CW.jpg Bandaid at www.chemistaustralia.com.au http://www.elastoplast.com.au/riot-u...90/plastic.jpg Elastoplast at http://www.elastoplast.com.au |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
(Post 8055513)
Not this one. Weetabix and Weet-Bix are made by two different companies (Weetabix Ltd and Sanitarium respectively).
Weet-Bix is the original product, invented in NSW during the 1920s. Its Australian inventors started a new company for distribution in Britain during the 1930s, where their product was rebadged as "Weetabix". Consequently, both products are Australian in origin. There's not much to choose between them, but Weetabix seem to be smaller and sweeter. Also, given that Britain gave law and order, the Justice System, architecture, about 90% of the place-names and AC-DC to Australia I can't help thinking that we've been short-changed when you think that all Australia has given us in return is Weet-Bix? |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK
(Post 8059947)
I think the advertising slogan for Weet-Bix should really be changed to "Weetbix - A cereal that punches well above it's weight!".
Also, given that Britain gave law and order, the Justice System, architecture, about 90% of the place-names and AC-DC to Australia I can't help thinking that we've been short-changed when you think that all Australia has given us in return is Weet-Bix? and Olivia Newton-John, The Bee Gees and Leo Sayer!!!! :rofl: |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK
(Post 8059947)
I think the advertising slogan for Weet-Bix should really be changed to "Weetbix - A cereal that punches well above it's weight!".
Also, given that Britain gave law and order, the Justice System, architecture, about 90% of the place-names and AC-DC to Australia I can't help thinking that we've been short-changed when you think that all Australia has given us in return is Weet-Bix? |
Re: Same brand, different name...
And the Granny Smith apple. Not sure that's so useful though :unsure:
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK
(Post 8059947)
Also, given that Britain gave about 90% of the place-names to Australia
Or Alligator Creek? WTF? :rofl: |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK
(Post 8059947)
I think the advertising slogan for Weet-Bix should really be changed to "Weetbix - A cereal that punches well above it's weight!".
Also, given that Britain gave law and order, the Justice System, architecture, about 90% of the place-names and AC-DC to Australia I can't help thinking that we've been short-changed when you think that all Australia has given us in return is Weet-Bix? After arriving in Australia, the ungrateful sods then set about pining for 'ome and, in total disregard for reality, the names of the objectives of their homing instincts was stamped on many unlike places. Thus the locatity of Loxton in the Murray Mallee to some poor suffering soul resembled Loxton in Somerset. |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK
(Post 8059947)
I think the advertising slogan for Weet-Bix should really be changed to "Weetbix - A cereal that punches well above it's weight!".
Also, given that Britain gave law and order, the Justice System, architecture, about 90% of the place-names and AC-DC to Australia I can't help thinking that we've been short-changed when you think that all Australia has given us in return is Weet-Bix? |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by BadgeIsBack
(Post 8060978)
The Aqueducts?
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK
(Post 8061014)
All right ... all right ... but apart from better sanitation and medicine and education and irrigation and public health and roads and a freshwater system and baths and public order ... what have the Poms ever done for us?
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by WillBlack
(Post 8060956)
What Britain stole from Australia was Lebensraum (living space), a great benefit to the British else extreme claustrophobia and enochlophobia would have seen them return to warring on each other.
After arriving in Australia, the ungrateful sods then set about pining for 'ome and, in total disregard for reality, the names of the objectives of their homing instincts was stamped on many unlike places. Thus the locatity of Loxton in the Murray Mallee to some poor suffering soul resembled Loxton in Somerset. Other than in department stores what ever happened to Manchester? |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by wanderingwombat
(Post 8061045)
The 2 Liverpools are sooo alike LOL
Other than in department stores what ever happened to Manchester? |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by wanderingwombat
(Post 8061045)
The 2 Liverpools are sooo alike LOL
Other than in department stores what ever happened to Manchester? |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by wanderingwombat
(Post 8061045)
The 2 Liverpools are sooo alike LOL
Other than in department stores what ever happened to Manchester? Place Name Search: Place Names Search Results of which COUNTY OF MANCHESTER is especially poignant. http://www.outdoorssa.com.au/images/...%20Ranges2.jpg |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by WillBlack
(Post 8061188)
There are a few (perhaps Manchester was not upper most on the pining scale):
Place Name Search: Place Names Search Results of which COUNTY OF MANCHESTER is esspecially poignant. http://www.outdoorssa.com.au/images/...%20Ranges2.jpg |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Bernieboy
(Post 8061191)
It's been rebuilt since:p
Perhaps dreaming of a long, cool, slaking drink: http://www.wellho.net/pix/manchester1.jpg |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by WillBlack
(Post 8061222)
Must exist only as a mirage in some poor pining Poms mind, perhaps deranged by dehydration, because there was no Manchester apparent when I passed through the area two weeks ago.
Perhaps dreaming of a long, cool, slaking drink: http://www.wellho.net/pix/manchester1.jpg |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Bernieboy
(Post 8061225)
Drink yes pom NO:sneaky:
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by WillBlack
(Post 8061239)
Are you sugesting the County of Manchester was named by an Irishman dreaming that the British would build a city complete with canals so he could, one day, blow it up?
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
(Post 8059663)
Actually...
Cheddar cheese comes mainly in Mild, Tasty And Vintage Styles. Those are the common three that you will find on the Supermarket shelf.
We have Bandaids and Elastoplast here. http://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/i...993/150_CW.jpg Bandaid at www.chemistaustralia.com.au http://www.elastoplast.com.au/riot-u...90/plastic.jpg Elastoplast at http://www.elastoplast.com.au Those big bags of tasty shredded cheese sometimes look like the shredding and packing took place 6 to 12 months ago. :) |
Re: Same brand, different name...
HAMSTER FOOD = Weet-bix. Send it back to the sanitorium.
"Whole Wheat Bisks" in the "International" aisle of Coles = "Weetabix" and due to the exorbitant price has become my weekend treat. |
Re: Same brand, different name...
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by EverydaySunshine
(Post 8054781)
What's the same brand as Aptamil Growing Up milk? Thanks.
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Re: Same brand, different name...
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Mrs Vash
(Post 8072283)
Yes, well might you sit there drinking coffee. ;) After 5 and a half years of hearing you complaining about the UK, it's my turn now to complain about your country...
Let it all out :thumbsup: |
Re: Same brand, different name...
I will...
Originally Posted by Vash the Stampede
(Post 8055513)
Not this one. Weetabix and Weet-Bix are made by two different companies (Weetabix Ltd and Sanitarium respectively).
Weet-Bix is the original product, invented in NSW during the 1920s. Its Australian inventors started a new company for distribution in Britain during the 1930s, where their product was rebadged as "Weetabix". Consequently, both products are Australian in origin. There's not much to choose between them, but Weetabix seem to be smaller and sweeter. |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Mrs Vash
(Post 8072296)
I will...
Clearly, they were thrown out of Australia for creating such an awful breakfast product. When they went to the UK, we made them raise the standard of the product considerably... There's a world of difference. Weetabix is denser, lasts longer and tastes wonderful. http://www.nestle.com.au/NR/rdonlyre...ita_brits2.jpg Vita Brits http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_Tobys |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by emelems
(Post 8055381)
Cuddles fabric conditioner = Lenor
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Louiseh86
(Post 8055807)
Dove = Galaxy :thumbsup: Unfortunately they don't do bars of it though only bags with "treat size" amounts...
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Re: Same brand, different name...
WIsh someone would import Shreddies :thumbup:
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Mrs Vash
(Post 8072276)
Aptamil back home was made by Nutrcia as was Cow and Gate, therefore, I guess it's Karicare.
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by UKOZ
(Post 8072684)
I dont think so.tried it with my daughter who use aptamil in the UK but she refused to drink it.We end up buying pediasure here.Bit expensive but the result is absolutely great.She gain a lot of weight.Worried now of obesity.hehehehe .
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by UKOZ
(Post 8072684)
I dont think so.tried it with my daughter who use aptamil in the UK but she refused to drink it.We end up buying pediasure here.Bit expensive but the result is absolutely great.She gain a lot of weight.Worried now of obesity.hehehehe .
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by WillBlack
(Post 8072366)
An Australian alternative available in Australian shops:
http://www.nestle.com.au/NR/rdonlyre...ita_brits2.jpg Vita Brits http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_Tobys |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Mrs Vash
(Post 8072890)
Well I had no probs with Cow & Gate, but having tried Karicare, I'm yet to be convinced, I can't get it to dissolve properly at any temperature, and bub has been funny about it too. But it's made by Nutricia, the company which also makes C&G and Aptamil. I've settled on S26 so far. They're all pricey compared to the UK.
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Mrs Vash
(Post 8072893)
Is it any good? It looks just like Weet-bix, although the yellow and blue design around the name smacks of Weetabixishness!
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Re: Same brand, different name...
In the fashion of some of the earlier posts.
Aptamil = Breast Milk :lol: |
Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by WillBlack
(Post 8072965)
Best you try, you say. There are shades of wheat breakfast biscuits, and VitaBrits would seem to be a deliberated marketeers creation.
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Mrs Vash
(Post 8075242)
Yeah, the "Brits" part in the name is encouraging!!!
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Re: Same brand, different name...
Originally Posted by Mrs Vash
(Post 8075242)
Yeah, the "Brits" part in the name is encouraging!!!
Originally Posted by kporte
(Post 8075257)
But if you eat them for two weeks running you start to whinge uncontrollably....
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