Jubilee - and those dogs
No royal motif is left unexploited in the wave of Jubilee merchandise that is upon us. The Queen's corgis feature in surprising manifestations. Above, a Jubilee corgi cracker.
The limited edition Jubilee Marmite is now on sale - as the poster says, it's a love-it-or-hate-it thing. I love it, and will be buying my supply very soon before it sells out. Not too sure how long I can keep it tho - might not be a good souvenir to pass on to the grandchildren.
This blurry shot of the Jubilee crackers in Marks & Spencer was the result of a case of 'security-itis', that phenomenon well known to bloggers. I was happily framing the shot, and already planning the next one I would take (a winning composition of my 6ft plus son standing under a Jubilee crown pinata - apologies to Spanish speakers, I can't find the right accent to go over the 'n'), when a store manager materialised and stopped me in my tracks. Quite what the security aspect was I can't think. If I wanted to manufacture my own counterfeit corgi crackers all I had to do was buy a box and take them apart. I would have thought M&S would be glad of the publicity - export orders streaming in from across blogland for corgi crackers.
You'll see more Jubilee gems at Writing from Scotland, as well as a tale of being in a Royal presence. Christine has also featured the Ma'amite - it's irresistible!
It is good to see that merchandising is alive and well as ever during this festive time. What better excuse for a party?
ReplyDeleteExactly! We're planning a party on Jubilee Day. I must get baking this weekend!
DeleteI have a friend who grew up in South Africa who loved Marmite. Living in the United States, I had never heard of it. I have to say after trying it I didn't care much for it. I gather it is pretty much a staple in most British homes.
ReplyDeleteI love those Corgi crackers...they are adorable!
Marmite is a very acquired taste...Very good for you too!
DeleteI tried Marmite when I was first in England and that was enough for me! Obviously an acquired taste.
ReplyDeleteI'm the only one in our family who likes it, so you're not alone!
DeleteI think they should have been FLATTERED you were taking pictures!!
ReplyDeleteQuite!
DeleteOMG... first time I read this, I thought you said "security tits".... still giggling! heeheheeehheeeeeee....
ReplyDeleteSame thing...?
DeleteWell, I do feel my foreigness now because I have no idea what this blog is all about. I do know what Corgi dogs are, but all the rest is totally strange to me. Whatever is Marmite? and the picture of the Corgi crackers don't look very edible to me. I hate to admit how dumb I feel. Sorry.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry Darlene, I should have explained more.
DeleteThe Queen has Corgi dogs - they are sort of a Royal trademark.
Marmite is a dark brown savoury paste made from yeast extract. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marmite
The crackers are the type traditional at Christmas, which two people pull a cracker made from a cardboard tube covered by brightly coloured paper. They pull apart with a snap. Inside there's usually a paper party hat, a joke on a strip of paper (usually a pretty bad one!) and a small toy. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_cracker
They used to be just for Christmas, but now they're being produced for special occasions.
I too saw Ma'amite but with a republican in the house who is also a Marmite hater I was able/had to resist it! I love to eat Marmite by the way especially on hot buttered toast!
ReplyDeleteMmm, hot buttered toast is one of my favourite Marmite options. I also love it on sesame crispbread with thin slices of cheese.
DeleteMy bank account would be in serious trouble if I were there this week.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't possibly resist those dogs!
my online order at M&S is hereby cancelled, though I would have like that Ma'amite as a souvenir hat I would never, ever eat!
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda for the link! I'd tried to comment here before but I guess it didn't "take". I'm enjoying your Jubilee posts very much.
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