Sunday, March 7, 2010

The Insect Repellent" formerly known" as Buzz Off


We have recently been informed by the lawyers for S.C.Johnson & Son, Inc. that they own the name "bugzoff" and "bugoff", and all variations thereof: and have respectfully asked us to cease using it. We have complied and NOW have to come up with a new name for our product.

Here is the Challenge!! Suggest an alternative name for our insect repellent products. If your suggestion is used then we will give you a $25 gift certificate to be used on our website or in our shop! (If more than one of you VERY creative folks suggests the same name, then we will give the credit to the first person who suggests it).

I have been trying for months to come up with a name that suggests swarms of insects fleeing in mortal terror, and have come up with...nada. So put on your thinking caps and please submit your suggestio
n by April 15th.






7 comments:

  1. Leave it to me to send out an email with a dead link. Thanks to all for sending me your suggestions via reg email! Got 9 suggestions so far! Thanks

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  2. Just off the top of my head.... Skeeter Beater, Bite Back, Flee Flies! Defy the Fly! Pest Arrest! Critter Gitter! Pests-a-Packin! Fight the Bite! Be Smitten Not Bitten? (yea i know) that one's weird)

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  3. I love what flies off the top of your head!! Adding these to the MASTER LIST!! Thanks for your in put!

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  4. Ok, here goes...BuzzBeGone, or Buzby Gone! What a bugger about Buzz Off. Must've been a real buzzkiller...hee hee (I couldn't resist:) Guess you couldn't just tell them to um, "Bite Me".

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  5. Everyones suggestions are going on a list and they are GREAT. The power of collective imagination is fabulous! The hardest thing will be to choose only one! Thanks for all your great ideas!

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  6. I was excited to be reminded of my favorite soap when I saw your taper candles on the Etsy front page. It is getting to be that season in Missouri and when your profession is outdoors this is the stuff of Legend! I personally refer to it as; The Happy Tree Trimmer or Outdoor Bliss because that is what it does for me. Glad to see it is still around! Jennifer Goode, Certified Arborist

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  7. Hi Jen! You just solved the mystery of why my page views increased so drastically. I had no idea I was on the Etsy front page!!
    The bug season is upon us and I will be rolling out the spray ( with a new name) later today. Soap is still curing but should be ready soon.
    What fabulous testimonial!! Can I quote you?? ( Seriously??) LynnAnne

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