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To think “Pornstar Martini???” Ughhh!

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Shoppingwithmother · 30/04/2018 16:06

I don’t consider myself to be prudish in general, but I just received an email from Miller & Carter Steakhouse, saying:

“Another bank holiday is on it’s way, and with the lighter nights and warmer weather, it’s a great chance to indulge a little with our perfectly crafted cocktails, exquisite food, and create more special memories with friends and family.

So toast the holiday with our signature Pornstar Martini.....”

AIBU to think that’s just a bit unnecessary? It’s like someone trying to be all big and clever.

Yes, I’d love to treat my family to a Pornstar Martini....it’s my daughter’s favourite restaurant....we can all experience the glamour of being a porn star together as a family...happy bank holiday!

(Yes, I know it’s not for children...I just think it’s all a bit ....🤮)

They have chosen that as the “signature” of their restaurant.

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HerLadySheep · 30/04/2018 16:08

They haven't invented it, it's the name of a cocktail?

WhiteCoyote · 30/04/2018 16:08

Loads of places a pornstar martini. Loads of places also do cocktails with much ruder names Grin

Usernumbers1234 · 30/04/2018 16:09

YABU. Bigger issues to be bothered about.

Will you be extending your campaign to “sex on the beach” because it’s encouraging indecent exposure?

MindatWork · 30/04/2018 16:09

Pornstar Martini is a common cocktail, it’s been around since the early 2000’s - admittedly it’s prob not one I’d choose to use in a marketing email for a relatively upmarket restaurant brand tho! 😂

ReggaetonLente · 30/04/2018 16:09

I know what you mean but it is such a popular drink, especially with the instagram crowd. They know it’ll sell well, big mark up, and easy enough to make.

PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 30/04/2018 16:10

THIS.

Couldn’t agree more.

Tesco do a party can version and it’s called a “passion fruit martini”. Much better.

And I’m not a prude, will happily talk at length about bowel movements and delight in a decent swear.

I just despise and loathe the way “porn” is now just an every day word in our vocabulary, like Facebook, Hoover, or labradoodle.

MindatWork · 30/04/2018 16:10

I really fancy one now Blush

imweirdandcool · 30/04/2018 16:11

porn star martini is the best cocktail available

ChodeofChodeHall · 30/04/2018 16:12

Of all the things in the world to get worked up about...

Furano · 30/04/2018 16:12

Its a name of a cocktail, like Sex on the Beach or Harvey Wallbanger.

vitara · 30/04/2018 16:12

It's a horrible drink but I tend to be a bit snobbish and stick to the classic cannon.

Cocktails have always been risquely (word?) names. Sex on the beach, for example.

I have no idea what restaurant / chain you're talking about but it does seem like an unusual drink to market. Quite cheap and attempting to be fashionable though just like those who order it

PaulHollywoodsSexGut · 30/04/2018 16:14

I’d be tempted to write to them to say “it’s tragic that you’re promoting this if you’re somewhere that’s encouraging families to come visit”

UNLESS they are somewhere that expressly have a no kids policy or is obviously aimed at the “office crowd” like All Bar One or something

tortelliniforever · 30/04/2018 16:18

Eeurgh, I agree OP. It makes no difference to me that it is a "thing". It's crass and unnecessary. However, that pales into insignificance compared to their incorrect use of "it's". Grin

MerryMarigold · 30/04/2018 16:21

Slug n lettuce have the Pornstar as well as Horny Stag Hmm Raunchy Rhubarb Confused

JayZed · 30/04/2018 16:21

You'd be horrified in places like Zante, I once had to order a screaming anal gang bang out loud Blush It was lovely btw

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Shoppingwithmother · 30/04/2018 16:30

Yes, I am more disgusted by the “it’s” too, tortellini, although in fairness to them, that was not their mistake - I couldn’t copy it or be arsed to type it in so I spoke it into the phone - that was one of the (many) errors I didn’t correct! 😬

It’s fairly expensive restaurant. It’s not where everyone would take children, but they do have a children’s menu.

I’m not one of those people who thinks everything must be about children though, I just found the juxtaposition a bit strange...

Yes, I’m sure there are bigger things to be bothered about, users, but it’s ok - I can bother about loads of things all at the same time!

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Oblomov18 · 30/04/2018 16:32

Struggling to understand how this could possibly bother anyone? Hmm

LostInShoebiz · 30/04/2018 16:34

Is Miller and Carter even relatively upmarket?Hmm

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Shoppingwithmother · 30/04/2018 16:35

I wouldn’t be horrified in a cocktail bar in Zante, but I wouldn’t choose it as the signature cocktail for my restaurant chain’s bank holiday advertising campaign Wink

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Sidge · 30/04/2018 16:36

I love those cocktails but I hate ordering them due to the name.

Mind you I didn’t bat an eyelid at ordering a Slippery Nipple so I guess my perspective is skewed...

FoxyRoxy · 30/04/2018 16:37

It's a popular cocktail, the email is about cocktails, they have a signature version of said popular cocktail... I don't get it? Did you want them to rename a pornstar martini to something else and then put in brackets (aka a pornstar martini)?

Titsywoo · 30/04/2018 16:38

I bloody love pornstar martinis! I'm going to Miller and Carter tonight - such good steaks. Yeah the name of the cocktail is a bit dodgy but they always are. I used to make a shot called a cock sucking cowboy when I worked in Aus The Miller and Carter martinis are shite though - no fresh passion fruit - when they use a carton it's not the same.

MaryBread · 30/04/2018 16:41

Eeew that's just nasty. Sex references are one thing but referencing the sexual exploitation of women is another.
Can't believe some people don't think there's a problem with it.

Furano · 30/04/2018 16:41

Is Miller and Carter even relatively upmarket?

More upmarket than Angus Steakhouse. Less upmarket than Hawksmoor.

blackteasplease · 30/04/2018 16:42

It's such a lovely cocktail though! But on the other hand an awful name!