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Old 04-16-2014, 12:55 PM
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It shows the self-realization that consumers get through such a personally-oriented brand and image. Such self-centrism drives product value and utilization, developing a relationship with the product and brand more easily than a less personal brand name. It allows consumers to easily adapt the product into their lifestyles.

That's what I would say in a board meeting at least. I think it's a stupid trend. "M" implies mobile and "e" implies Eco-friendly.


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LOL I was reading that and was like...this is a complete pile of...

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Old 04-16-2014, 03:32 PM
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Old 04-16-2014, 03:43 PM
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if**k.

Its still annoying.
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Old 04-17-2014, 09:55 AM
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i Did
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Old 04-17-2014, 06:36 PM
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BMW has been using i for a while now. Just not at the beginning...
Letter first is the worst.....
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Old 04-17-2014, 06:38 PM
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There is no "I" in team.

(Somebody had to say it)
But there is an 'I' in scholarship... so throw me the ball...
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Old 04-17-2014, 06:39 PM
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Ozzy Osbourne-Crazy Train
HA!

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There is no "I" in team.

(Somebody had to say it)
Yeah there is:



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Old 04-17-2014, 08:13 PM
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Old 04-18-2014, 01:36 PM
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There's a restaurant here called iPho. i kid you not.

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Old 04-18-2014, 02:11 PM
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Yeah there is:



MV
That's brilliant
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Old 04-18-2014, 03:03 PM
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Mexicans have sung, i , i, ... i, i ....
Decades back !

i like the i cup.

Good excuse to put the ear up close ! :-)
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Old 04-18-2014, 03:58 PM
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Yeah there is:



MV
That's one of my favorites. My daughter's basketball coach brought that up last year at the team banquet and I've used it multiple times since.

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