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Is it just me

MW in Iowa — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:46:39 GMT

or does every celebrity and their dog have a wine or liquor to hawk. At this point it is just embarrasing. Kendal Jenner has a tequila ,J lo ,which is even more cringey since Ben Affleck is a recovering alcoholic. I know eveyone needs to make money , but they are just slapping their name on it for a cash grab. I see the blue jean chef just presented one. Like i said maybe it is just me.

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AuntG — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 22:50:17 GMT

Many probably take their lines seriously while others just slap their names on products.

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maximillian — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:44:40 GMT

@MW in Iowa

Like pretty much everything else, follow the money. Wine and spirits is a HUGE industry in this country (others too).

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Sakuya — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:46:20 GMT

Didn't that start after George Clooney sold his alcohol biz for a billion or something?

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Patriot3 — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 23:49:01 GMT

@MW in Iowa wrote:
or does every celebrity and their dog have a wine or liquor to hawk. At this point it is just embarrasing. Kendal Jenner has a tequila ,J lo ,which is even more cringey since Ben Affleck is a recovering alcoholic. I know eveyone needs to make money , but they are just slapping their name on it for a cash grab. I see the blue jean chef just presented one. Like i said maybe it is just me.

@MW in Iowa It's not just you...........I agree, it gets ridiculous!

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Bhvbum — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:09:58 GMT

Why do folks think these are not legitimate businessman, just because they are actors?

Casamigos Tequila started as an idea between George Clooney and friend Rande Gerber while they were in Mexico. Just sold for $1Billion dollars.

As a businessman, Ryan Reynolds holds an ownership stake in Mint Mobile. On March 15, 2023, T-Mobile announced it was acquiring Ka’ena Corporation, parent company of Mint Mobile, Ultra Mobile, and Plum, in a deal valued at up to $1.35 billion.

Reynolds is a co-owner (alongside Rob McElhenney) of the Welsh soccer club Wrexham AFC; In 2020, Reynolds sold his ownership stake of Aviation Gin to Diageo for $610 million.

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Qvcmeow — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:08:18 GMT

Not sure about the wine, but I did notice last year that every QVC vendor and their cousin had "throws." Seriously, Berkshire Blanket, Dennis Basso, Life is Good, Barefoot Dreams, Kringle Express, Northern Nights...I know I'm missing some. Let's see what happens this year.

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Bhvbum — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:14:56 GMT

@Qvcmeow wrote:
Not sure about the wine, but I did notice last year that every QVC vendor and their cousin had "throws." Seriously, Berkshire Blanket, Dennis Basso, Life is Good, Barefoot Dreams, Kringle Express, Northern Nights...I know I'm missing some. Let's see what happens this year.

Basso has had throws for 25 years, Berkshire MAKES the blankets, Barefoot Dreams throws are the same material as their sweaters, Northern Nights MAKES blankets.

All these folks have been making throws and blankets for years and years I see nothing exceptional about that. It makes perfect sense that they would have throws.

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OKPrincess — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:26:44 GMT

My daughter sent me a Dennis Basso throw last year for Mother's Day.

It is by far my favorite throw.

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jackiejenny — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:38:33 GMT

I am certain Mr. Wonderful takes his wine line seriously.

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rockygems123 — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 00:39:45 GMT

@MW in Iowa wrote:
or does every celebrity and their dog have a wine or liquor to hawk. At this point it is just embarrasing. Kendal Jenner has a tequila ,J lo ,which is even more cringey since Ben Affleck is a recovering alcoholic. I know eveyone needs to make money , but they are just slapping their name on it for a cash grab. I see the blue jean chef just presented one. Like i said maybe it is just me.

@MW in IowaRemember the history of some of the smart Golden Age actors who concentrated on buying California real estate, also started their own businesses to make sure they had a nest egg? Bing Crosby who had a mansion a couple of towns over from us in No California & many other real estate holdings, Fes Parker, Jimmy Dean, Bob Hope come to mind with many other actors making a bundle.

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lgfan — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:41:06 GMT

There are also the celebrities who have skin care lines. They love to mention the hyaluronic acid ingredient often in their presentations.

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Desertdi — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 01:51:58 GMT

My grandpa made HIS in the basement. I think it's just a good ole American pastime...(!!)

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wifey2qt — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 09:59:59 GMT

Does everyone only get to be in one lane?

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They CallMe MRWILKES — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:40:56 GMT

I have absolutely no problem with it whatsoever.

I think it's wonderful that opportunities are abundant for everyone to expand and grow. It's America, the Land of possibilities. Good for all of them to venture out and take the chance!

Our free markets will determine whether it was a wise decision, or not.

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CalminHeart — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:17:37 GMT

I go the other way when a celebrity touts a product, their own or someone else's. Their endorsements or own product lines mean nothing to me.

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Caaareful Shopper — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:51:15 GMT

I check out the product on it's own merit (quality/price) alone. I don't flee away from a celebrity endorsed product, nor do I gravitate towards it. I'm not swayed one way or the other, if it's an item I actually need or want. Public personalities putting their name on brands has been done since practically the dawn of retail.

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Stray — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:56:45 GMT

Well, Martha Stewart sells just about everything, everywhere even designer kitty litter!