Subway Unveils New TV Spot Featuring Phelps
July 9th, 2009 by RickFive. Five dollar. Five dollar foot lonnng.
Michael Phelps is finally back on the endorsement trail, after being shunned by some of his sponsors and dropped by Kellogs, because of a picture that circulated the internet five months back that showed him toking on a bong. The company that picked up the slack? Subway.
With their sandwich shops soon to be visited by hungry stoners worldwide, the ad execs that came up with this commercial brilliantly targeted the demographic, while at the same time, having it appear as a regular commercial for those that lack the radar for pot innuendo.
Some of the subtle clues:
- So… any coincidence that the video feed freezes on a frame where MP looks like a stereotypical stoner?
- Maybe… the looping soundtrack playing in the background — Thank you for letting me be myself again.
- Or… what about the the vibrant, eye catching colors with encrusted shiny jewels?
- Kicking it… Jared watches goofy shit on TV… you know you do it too.
- Easily the most obvious clue was the URL of the Subway website advertised… nice.
- Perhaps the words phresh, phave, and phlavor are meant for the sub-culture circle?
- Or… the use of the phrase ‘The man behind the marinara.’ What did you see the first time reading it?
- The new logo says it all… way fresh indeed.
As Kellog’s stock went down after they canned Phelps’ contract, Subway only stands to profit from their new push into an old demographic that more than likely has been eating at their franchise since its grand opening. Now, the pot smokers will simply go out of their way to eat $5 foot long subs, letting Subway and Phelps rake in the green.
Nutiva Organic Chocolate Hemp Shake
June 12th, 2009 by Erin
It seems like Whole Foods is really wrapping their arms around the hemp revolution.
They now carry the Nutiva Organic Hemp Shake, and in contrast with Whole Foods sometimes steep prices, you can snag this delicious shake at $0.99. It contains organic hemp protein, superfood chocolate blend (organic FairTrade Certified chocolate, organic ramon nuts, organic guar gum, inulin from chicory root, organic mesquite pods), organic Fair Trade Certified evaporated cane juice, and organic chocolate flavor.
If you’re looking for a good dose of fiber to stay regular, you need to pick some of this up. Ellen over at IAteAPie.net recommends it. Mix 2-4 tablespoons of HempShake™ with milk (or ideally, soy milk, hemp milk, rice milk or almond milk), and throw in some banana (optional) and blend to make it rich and frothy. Each serving provides 12 grams of fiber and 7 grams of protein.
If you don’t know me by now, I love anything organic and hemp is definitely a staple in my diet. I’ve been looking for a healthy morning beverage mix and since Carnation just isn’t cutting it, I think I know what my new go-to mix is.
Here’s a recipe courtesy of NutivaHempShake.com:
Chocolate Dream
2-4 Tbsp. Nutiva® Hempseed
2-4 Tbsp. Nutiva® HempShake™
8 oz. vanilla rice milk
1-2 Tbsp. Nutiva® Coconut Oil
1 ripe or frozen bananaPlace seeds in a blender with 1 oz. of water, blend into a thick paste, and add remaining ingredients.
Done.
tFS Originals: 10 Great Food Options to Eat While Stoned
June 8th, 2009 by ErinWhile some may argue that Cheetos and Hostess Cupcakes are the best foods to eat while you’re stoned, we’re going to try and expand your minds and bellies a bit more with some more intriguing options to satisfy your palette.
1.) Pirate’s Booty
More incredible than popcorn, Cheez-its, and Chex Mix combined, Pirate’s Booty is also a healthier alternative for those salty, crunchy cravings. Seriously, try it.
2.) Trader Joe’s: Mango Vanilla Soy Creamy
The first time I tried this, I was very high and it was literally one of the most amazing things I’ve ever eaten in my life. I know some of you are anti-soy, but it’s absolutely a perfect blend of vanilla and some kind of mango sorbet. The combination is orgasmic (and I’m not one to throw around that word.)
3.) Tiramisu
When I initially saw Silvio’s recipe for Tiramipot, I was very excited. Tiramisu is one of those amazing desserts that will hit the spot no matter what your mood. It’s not too heavy with the perfect blend of flavors. It’s not overly sweet and the texture is very conducive to happy, medication time.
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Serious Eats Lists Mobile Caterers on Twitter
May 21st, 2009 by Rick
Hungry?
Whether you’re at work, home or even on the road, you now can get updates of numerous street cart vendors that notify their customers via Twitter. Thanks to Serious Eats, you can now narrow down the mobile caterers that are in your area and know exactly what their special of the day is, time and location.
Bon Appetit!
Death Burger, The Game Is On
October 22nd, 2008 by Alex
I’ve got 6 words for you.
The Double Bacon Hamburger Fatty Melt.
That’s right.
A burger that puts the the Fat Kreme to shame.
A burger that challenges the Luther Burger for artery-clogging superiority.
A burger that would make even hedonism bot proud. I can hear your heart trying to escape through your back from here.
So what goes into the creation I have lovingly dubbed the Death Burger?
- Bacon-stuffed grilled cheese sandwich as bun top
- Cheese
- Bacon
- Four-ounce beef patty
- Bacon-stuffed grilled cheese sandwich as interstitial bun (a nod to the Big Mac)
- Bacon
- Cheeese
- Four-ounce beef patty
- Bacon-stuffed grilled cheese sandwich as bun bottom
Want to know how to make one?
Follow the recipe for The Hamburger Fatty Melt and add bacon everywhere possible. You could also get topping happy, and add some avocados, grilled onions, or even use sourdough instead of white bread (make sure to keep it thin-sliced).
[images via AHT]
$130 Korean Burger, I’ll Take Two
October 10th, 2008 by Alex
Remember when we said tFS wasn’t just going to cover pot? Well, you should slowly start to see posts that involve more the culture of our lives as opposed to consistent doses of the counter.
So how does the culture part of counter-culture get expressed? I’m not totally sure, I think the best way is to post things that our editorial staff are passionate about, but still have them link back to tFS’ core topic.
I know one thing that all humans love to do. Eat. If you don’t like to eat, there’s a high chance you’re dead. If you like to eat sober, then I’m positive you love to eat stoned.
The tasty morsel(s) above is a $130, or 180,000 South Korean won if you prefer, burger from the gods. Let’s take inventory:
- Australian Wagyu beef? Check.
- Seared foie gras? Check.
- Shaved black truffles? Check.
- Lobster tail?! Check.
- Tomato? Grilled red onion? Asparagus? Wild pine mushrooms? Check.
- Watercress & shaved fennel salad? Check.
- Three different sauces? Check.
- Finally, french fries & ketchup? Check.
Get me a plane ticket ASAP. Cab driver, take me to the W Seoul Walkerhill Hotel, and step on it.
Since none of us can taste this, unless you live in South Korea and have cash to burn, let’s live vicariously through the tales of Zen Kimchi and Fat Man Seoul.
Serious amounts of food pr0n after the jump…
