Pro.

[Marlat]

You never really see this kind of branding on casual / work clothing. Imagine going into a suit shop and saying "do I get the normal tuxedo or the tuxedo pro"?

 

[scorpionldr]

Mac'ing, clearly.

Going Big Mac'ing won't take you far....

 

[kesslari]

I'm pro-dog, and I vote.

 

[MatticusMania]

I'm with you in principal but I don't give much credit at all to labeling. I look at the specs and make the best decision I can.

+1

I doubt I even pay enough attention to how a product is branded... Im looking at what best suits my needs in my chosen price-point.

 

[Oneirogenic]

I'm definitely fed up with other peoples progeny. I have some inappropriate jokes involving "pro" prefix but I'll keep it clean so I don't get in trouble.

 

[ArtGuy9516]

In some instances, like art materials, the quality of the medium in question is rated based on the overal quality of how it is assembled in terms of the overal quality of the pigment that is being used, the type of pigment that is used, the quality of the binding agents, and innert fillers, etc. The cost range of these different grades reflect these differences and experienced users of whatever media is being used can tell the differnces inherent in the "grade" of the material being used. With that in mind IMHO the while the "quality level" of the materials might have some effect on the art that is produced what realy matters are the skills, abilities, and tallent that the artist uses when making it.

 

[LiquidMidnight]

The MacBook Pro. Pro at what?

Facilitating a feeling of smugness due to one's taste in electronics.

 

[placedesjardins]

Depends on the product.

 

[Bloodhammer]

I like "gourmet", myself.

Advertising Lullaby

 

[matante]

I think we need to go back to having "Xtreme!" in all of products, from skateboards to nachos.

+1 (That was an annoying phase.)

Putting the word 'Pro' in a product name is tacky, and if you look at any company's "Pro Series", it's rarely the top of the line.

 

[fdeck]

I wonder if there's a relationship between the topic of this thread, and the frequent discussions of what hoops you have to jump through in order to call yourself a "professional" musician.

 

[Bert Slide]

I'm somewhat indifferent on "pro" but I won't buy a car or truck with "sport" in the title. It usually just means some tacky body add-ons and stupid looking decals or paint job.

 

[matante]

I'm somewhat indifferent on "pro" but I won't buy a car or truck with "sport" in the title. It usually just means some tacky body add-ons and stupid looking decals or paint job.

But sometimes the Sport model just gives you a stronger engine and tighter suspension--no decals, no cheesy body parts. You'd still pass on it because they called it Sport?

 

[Ziltoid]

I don't mind as long as the product is good.

 

[Munjibunga]

I'm somewhat indifferent on "pro" but I won't buy a car or truck with "sport" in the title. It usually just means some tacky body add-ons and stupid looking decals or paint job.

I buy only cars that have "Limited" on them because I don't want to drive just any old car that anyone can get. Also, when I drop my car off at the dealer for service, I make sure they give me the Corolla S for a loaner. I can't be seen in one of those cheesy LEs.

Also, wasn't there a Pinto "Sport"?

 

[One Drop]

I buy only cars that have "Limited" on them because I don't want to drive just any old car that anyone can get. Also, when I drop my car off at the dealer for service, I make sure they give me the Corolla S for a loaner. I can't be seen in one of those cheesy LEs.

Also, wasn't there a Pinto "Sport"?

I won't even wear a sport coat, unless I have a pink carnation to go with it.

 

[DerHoggz]

I'm somewhat indifferent on "pro" but I won't buy a car or truck with "sport" in the title. It usually just means some tacky body add-ons and stupid looking decals or paint job.

My mom has a "sport" level Jeep, it is the absolute base model. Kind of like how Windows Home Premium is the lowest level of the OS.

Heavy-duty is another one that gets annoying.

 

[Munjibunga]

My mom has a "sport" level Jeep, it is the absolute base model. Kind of like how Windows Home Premium is the lowest level of the OS.

Heavy-duty is another one that gets annoying.

Reaching way back in time, everything had to have lanolin. Then vitamin E. Then aloe. Then turbo.

One time I got gas at a Chevron station and when I went to pay, I told the guy behind the counter that I wished they would bring back their "Techroline" additive because I got a lot better performance out of it than I do with their current "Techron." Seriously, he does that "look-both-ways-to-make-sure-no-one's-listening" thing and says, sotto voce, "I think they're the same thing." I started laughing and didn't stop until after I got home.

 

[slobake]

I like anything named Bag-O-... When I used hydrogenated fats I never bought Crisco I always bought "Golden Fluffo" . I always bought "Sturdy Dog" dog food. A friend once told me that I am a marketers dream. Did you know that my Vitamix can grind up a 2X4? I never tried it but that's what the man who sold it to me told me.

 

[slobake]

I like when food products are called "natural". What the heck does that mean? It could mean anything. I've seen things like "Natural sugar" I'm waiting for some natural Cool-Whip with only raw organic petroleum by-products.