As many of you know, Bossy embraces change. Bossy embraces change so she can plunge a Buck knife into its neck. That’s why Bossy was so thrilled to learn that the Ivory soap she’s been purchasing for years is no longer available:
Oh Ivory soap, with your perfectly rectangular body wrapped in a waxy white sheath and packaged with like Ivory soaps in a pleasing cellophane!
Because now you have become this:
As if no one in the world would notice you no longer resemble a U.S. Olympic track suit, but are now dominated by a willowy swath of Pantone 292.
And while, yes, your previous tag line, “99 44/100% Pure” may have made consumers’ heads explode, that’s no reason to shadow that claim with your sans serif simplification, “The soap that floats.”
Also, Ivory? Now you’re doing it all wrong. Don’t even try to pretend you didn’t alter the ratio of your sodium tallowate. Because Bossy would argue you’re no longer the soap that floats, you’re the soap that coats — specifically Bossy’s soap dish, and the wall of Bossy’s shower, and Bossy.
Bossy can sum up her aggravation with Ivory, a brand she has proved fiercely loyal to for decades, in this way: It’s a small possibility Bossy is confusing Ivory with Dove.
Which is what today’s return of the Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy about a product or brand you love that recently made a change for the worse?
And be sure to check back later today for the brandiest comments on the web!
Or you could click the following link if you ever wondered how Ten-Word Tuesday got its start — a post that garnered 314 comments!
Clorox bought Burt’s Bees.
I didn’t think bleach was natural.
Fruit of the Loom-much too unmanly for my boys.
Price suggests my favorite gas station has improved petroleum refining.
Nearly everything I love at Trader Joe’s gets discontinued. {sigh}
My grocery “improved” by no longer selling my safflower oil.
And there’s that whole “New Coke” thing — I’m still traumatized.
Aveda Brilliant retexturing gel – they denied it, but it’s true.
KFC now “KGC” (Kentucky ‘Grilled’ Chicken)…
What the f**k, Colonel?
The Gap’s clothes no longer make any sense to me.
–>Discontinued favorite lipstick from 1999. I miss you, Rosewood.
I’m with Caren (4) and Paula Dorfs lipstick color Sedona.
And actually my “brand” made a serious change for worse.
Burt’s Bees, method, arm and hammer, too. where to start?
thinks they should put the lithium back in the 7up
What the hell!? Is this why I couldn’t find Ivory last time I was at Target? Did they really change the soap itself!!!! I’m upset. Ugh.
Reducing package size of recipe ingredients, now must buy two.
100% cotton jeans that corral lumps, not stretch to fit.
My brand change would be TMI for Bossy’s council: tampons!
Chocolate bars now come with air at no additional cost!
TIGI Catwalk Curls Rock Conditioner. WTF??? Mah curls STOPPED ROCKIN’.
I used the buy the colossal package of Costco toiletpaper because I live alone (except on the weekends) and basically I could get about a year out of one huge pack. Well I made my annual purchase in January and no bueno. Definitely thinner and not the same quality…and I’ve got a years supply. Maybe – birthday presents?
my issue is ‘discontinuation”. Victoria Secret bras and Bath and Body Works smells specifically.
Benefit Cosmetics FYEye – everything about it changed…and not in a good way. Shame on you BC!
They changed Pantene, been searching out replacement for TWO YEARS.
Reduced Fat Jif Peanut Butter. It was so good. Now, if you look closely, there are two RFJPBs on my grocery store shelf. One with “Jif” proudly emblazened on the lid, which still tastes delightful, and one with nothing on the lid, which tastes like sludge. I’m finding fewer and fewer of the former, and I’m sad.
Costco TP too! No simple white stripes! Too soft! Ick.
I need to make a trip to Costco now and also a trip to buy Jif with Jif on the top! Thanks Bossy’s Council for the heads up. My issue… Maybelline Mascara… which has been the same for what 40 years? However long Maybeline has been making the pink and green mascara. AND ROSEWOOD Lipstrick OMGOSH YES! It’s gone! Also and finally ICE CREAM! What a crock! Sure it’s cheaper and LOTS smaller. What do we look stoopid? Oh Bossy will the Jif vendors read this copy do ya think? What about Dryers? Hey what ever happened to ICE MILK? Wait this was 10 words Tuesday… whoops sorry! I am out of practice. You look AWESOME in those glasses Bossy!
Brand of healthy-ish chips from Argentina… I miss them.
Also, instant coffee that came in tea-style bags… Yum!
My holidays were ruined by regular coke in white cans
Despite changes, microwaving Ivory for 2 minutes = magic aromatic cloud
Ice cream not half gallon anymore. One and 1/2 quart.
Beloved Tone soap suddenly scarce or only Tropical Scented. Heartbreaking.
They don’t make ingredient sizes that my recipes call for
Pound of coffee is now 10 or 12 ounces? Huh?
Celiac Olivia wonders – WHY is there wheat in clear broth?
fewer and fewer Kleenex in the cube box – hello tp
Pantene – formerly silky hair, now just wax in a bottle.
can’t take bath in the lake without soap that floats.
I agree on the Bath and Body scents….they discontinue all the ones I love…
My biggest thing I miss is Revlon Skinlights…it’s been discontinued for a long time now but I managed to buy every tube I could find when I started noticing it was getting hard to find…I’m down to my last tube and I can’t find any product that is comparable! I hate regular foundation, makes me feel like a clown….I am already mourning the end of my last tube!
Root jar candles – wicks break, wax leaves foam along glass.
Quilted Northern became sandpaper. Hello Angel Soft.
I really don’t bother anymore to buy national brands, they are all bad for you. As far as make up and beauty products check out “no more dirty looks” for the latest on bad for you products and check out Vapour Organics make up, some of the best in the business!!!! the organic business!!!!
Boss…you got glasses? *going off to look*
Almay 16 hour makeup lasted 16 hours. New stuff = crap
Thank God they haven’t messed with the pink TAB can.
That could send me screaming to the pharmacy. And “A-ha” moment with comment #32. I thought those containers were smaller.
Jergens lotion has lost its almond scent. Too much cyanide?
Nick. Jr.: Moose and Zee murdered in their sleep, evidently.
(Try explaining that to three confused little boys. Hello, PBS.)
what happened to original shower-to-shower? and I was so loyal.
reduced cushioned cotton heads on Q-Tips. Ouch.
Oil of Olay soap was plain now is age defying and hard to find.
McDonald’s down the street closed til June. My ass rejoices.
Minute rice with no plastic pourer, grains everywhere, oh humanity!
Cannot find Stridex pads; 45-year-old complexion suffers.
Traders Joes sucked me in. Then dropped it once again.
Lucky Charms. Remember when there were only like 5 charms?
Tampax Super became a blooper in the redesign – a pooper!
Sugar now 4lbs. What, is this a serving size issue?
changing from sugar to sugar alcohols to sweeten ice cream..makes my tummy hurt
No Brown Sugar Fig at Bath and Body is Sad!