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Original poster

To think “Pornstar Martini???” Ughhh!

111 replies

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.

OP posts:
DontDribbleOnTheCarpet · 30/04/2018 16:44

I've never heard of a pornstar martini before now, but I was known to enjoy a dribbling willy in my distant youth.

vitara · 30/04/2018 16:44

@MaryBread

Why did you make this about women?

KeneftYakimoski · 30/04/2018 16:44

I once went on a training course which asked people to work out their "pornstar name". I walked out, and told my HR department that if they wanted to make something of it, I'd be happy to make something of it in front of the CEO.

Is Miller and Carter even relatively upmarket?

No. It's ideal if you think a Range Rover Evoque is classy.

Astrabees · 30/04/2018 16:44

I ordered 4 x Pornstar Martinis for me DH and 2 (just about) adult sons in Hebden Bridge last year, didn't give it a thought. We were rather attracted to the lurid colours and all the cocktail paraphernalia that came with them.

Lonelynessie · 30/04/2018 16:44

I really fancy one now, they're delicious. The name never really bothered me tbh. Come to think of it, I'm also partial to a sex on the beach 😜

Wildlingofthewest · 30/04/2018 16:45

It’s bank holiday advertising- they are aiming for the adult market - people who will have the day off and who will be looking to go out for food/drinks. The cocktail in question has a high mark up plus it gets people talking (as proven here) it’s actually pretty clever marketing!!

sweeneytoddsrazor · 30/04/2018 16:46

Even as far back as the 90's or maybe earlier, I was indulging in a slow comfortable screw, followed by a screaming orgasm and this took place in Chiquitos in Leicester Square.

19lottie82 · 30/04/2018 16:46

referencing the sexual exploitation of
women

What about the men? Hmm

OlennasWimple · 30/04/2018 16:47

I hate that so many delicious cocktails appear to have been named by the Inbetweeners who think it's hilarious to make women ask for dodgy things

HRTpatch · 30/04/2018 16:48

Pornstar martinis give me diahorrea as I have an intolerance to passion fruit.

MaryBread · 30/04/2018 16:49

Come on, most pornography exploits women.
But sure lets just say sexual exploitation then.

SardineReturns · 30/04/2018 16:49

I have always disliked the application of "risque" names to cocktails.

But I'm generally a bit like that.

KeneftYakimoski · 30/04/2018 16:50

I hate that so many delicious cocktails appear to have been named by the Inbetweeners

en.wiktionary.org/wiki/edgelord

LucyEvans26 · 30/04/2018 16:51

Yes you are! Completely- its the name of the drink and if youre offended by it don't order it.

Bettiedraper · 30/04/2018 16:56

I recall one that was popular a few years back called the "Cowboy Cocksucker".
However, I find the prices of cocktails the most offensive thing about them, so for that reason, I don't buy them when I'm out.

soupforbrains · 30/04/2018 16:57

@TheSassyAssassin Your expertise may be required on this thread ;)

DialMforMordor · 30/04/2018 16:57

yeah, there are a lot more things to get wound up about but this is just... eugh. I read a long thread on a baking website on which a UK reader objected to an 'Irish Car Bomb cupcake', based on the tastefully named beverage; she was told that because the cocktail was a US thing she was being uptight to find it objectionable. Hmm

YANBU to wish modern life wasn't quite so tacky sometimes.

April229 · 30/04/2018 16:57

I agree the name is yuk, and puts me off ordering.

BitOutOfPractice · 30/04/2018 17:06

Would you prefer a Slow Comfortable Screw Against the Wall OP?

Original poster
Shoppingwithmother · 30/04/2018 17:08

Yes please 😉

OP posts:
PurplePumpkinPiss · 30/04/2018 17:10

I agree OP. We're all meant to be so cool about such bullshit.

Pornstar you say? Oh yes I'm cool! I'll have one of them Hmm

sexnotgender · 30/04/2018 17:12

The only issue I have is that it’s a shit cocktail.
I’d rather have an old fashioned or a manhattan.

Carouselfish · 30/04/2018 17:14

Yeah, it could be an insidious embedding of things in our culture - robbing words of their power so that you 'don't even notice' them and what they represent, or as a PP said, it's more likely just to embarrass the person ordering the drink.
It wouldn't embarrass me, just irritate me with how juvenile the intended embarrassment is.
I also agree with the OP that it sits uncomfortably in the advert alongside 'memories with friends and family'. And adds a note of tackiness.

vitara · 30/04/2018 17:16

@MaryBread

Lets not assume anything. Those dicks on a stick earn less than the female counterparts, they are simply scenery yet go through more.

The drugs they take to maintain an erection are damaging to their health. Their 'degrading' is surely equal to that of any female porn star. Surely any 'psychological' damage you tell them they have is equal among the genders.

Your brought the subject up; you should defend it.

OhWhatFuckeryIsThisNow · 30/04/2018 17:17

Dear gods, you definitely anbu. A martini is gin and noilly prat, dry as you like and with an olive. Anything else.... Just no.
(Spectacularly dodges point)
I do have fond memories of my (non sweary) sister saying to a barman after her second or third cocktail "yeah, I'll have one of them, what do call it, a nice long fuck" (slow comfortable screw)