Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #1 Posted July 16, 2023 Why the heck was my favorite body wash/soap discontinued?? Old Spice classic..I used the body wash and the deodorant and have for 35 years. Now only the deodorant is available, all the body washes have weird names that make no sense to me. Pink Pepper??? C’mon! How does Classic go outa style Settled for “BearGlove”.. whatever that is 1 2 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,167 #2 Posted July 16, 2023 Save those they might be worth something someday I have bottles of cologne that I bought years ago. One bottle is Hai/ Karate' with a date of 1967 on it. Will have to get a picture of it next time I'm in Mass. I'll bring them to Maine for the Meet & Greet and splash some on. 2 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,322 #3 Posted July 16, 2023 A marketing tactic to become more attractive to a younger crowd??? (not that you are not young, but how many Presidents did you vote for over the years?? .... ) Did they by chance get bought by someone else??? If so, new owners, new rules........ new marketing target group. Stock up before those left get "hoarded" 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,322 #4 Posted July 16, 2023 1 minute ago, JCM said: One bottle is Hai/ Karate' with a date of 1967 on it Mine is in the drawer, probably from 1975............ 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,503 #5 Posted July 16, 2023 Krakenguard??? I'll keep my thoughts..... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,322 #6 Posted July 16, 2023 Just now, ebinmaine said: Krakenguard??? I'll keep my thoughts..... Hmmmm .... I would have doubled down on the "Bearglove" version for a "kind comment" from you....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,503 #7 Posted July 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, ri702bill said: Hmmmm .... I would have doubled down on the "Bearglove" version for a "kind comment" from you....... I can see the logic there but I couldn't get past the first childish flare-up. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #8 Posted July 16, 2023 22 minutes ago, ri702bill said: (not that you are not young, but how many Presidents did you vote for over the years?? .... Stock up before those left get "hoarded" I’m a 1966 model Nothing to stock up on. Can’t buy it anywhere…not even Amazon! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #9 Posted July 16, 2023 Only dirty people use body wash and deodarant. 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,752 #10 Posted July 16, 2023 42 minutes ago, Stormin said: Only dirty people use body wash and deodorant. Guess I better better start doubling down during my next weekly showers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #11 Posted July 16, 2023 FOUND IT! Better hurry up only one left. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,118 #12 Posted July 16, 2023 3 hours ago, ri702bill said: A marketing tactic to become more attractive to a younger crowd??? (not that you are not young, but how many Presidents did you vote for over the years?? .... ) Did they by chance get bought by someone else??? If so, new owners, new rules........ new marketing target group. Stock up before those left get "hoarded" That's it exactly! Original classic scent is considered to be for "Grandpa" Well I'm not a Grandpa but am old enough to be a Great Grandpa. I can't stand some of the stuff they have come out with. Bearglove isn't horrible but some of these are ridiculous. Maybe the fact that the young men of today forgo a daily shower and rather use 2 cans of body spray a day instead. My barber went out for surgery so I had to go to another place 2 years ago. He put some powder on my neck that was like Old Spice on steroids! I asked about it and he said it was only available thru a barber supply co. and you needed to be a licensed barber with an account to buy from them. I told him he should buy extra and sell it at the shop. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #13 Posted July 16, 2023 23 minutes ago, formariz said: FOUND IT! Better hurry up only one left. Dang! Big money!! I’ll take my chances with this BearGlove stuff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #14 Posted July 16, 2023 We have used Ammens powder for years, then they changed the formula for a bit, then bought back the “original”, yep the current formula is not original at all, it has less zinc. They know that a lawsuit is not a threat to them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #15 Posted July 16, 2023 who wants to smell like an old bear! (sorry EB) 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,503 #16 Posted July 16, 2023 8 minutes ago, JoeM said: who wants to smell like an old bear! (sorry EB) No apologies necessary. I understand that logic better than anyone. 😂 🐻 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #17 Posted July 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Sparky said: Why the heck was my favorite body wash/soap discontinued?? Maybe you could go back to using Aqua Velva ? 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,560 #18 Posted July 16, 2023 I use whatever bar soap is in the tray... If it's lava, well... I'll go lighter on the scouring... 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
formariz 11,987 #19 Posted July 17, 2023 I hope they don’t discontinue the old Irish Spring bar Soap. Not only it makes me smell good it keeps the deer away hanging them around the plants. If I am out I just run outside and steal one. 2 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,167 #20 Posted July 17, 2023 2 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: I use whatever bar soap is in the tray... If it's lava, well... I'll go lighter on the scouring... I use that on my hands like my Dad did, I don't know about anywhere else 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #21 Posted July 17, 2023 8 hours ago, ebinmaine said: Krakenguard??? I'll keep my thoughts..... Yeah, I think I'll just continue using my good ol' Anti Monkey Butt Powder that I buy twice a year from Tractor Supply 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,577 #22 Posted July 17, 2023 (edited) @Sparky, I get quite frustrated with companies rebranding. My favorite adult spirits recently changed their label, I wandered around the store looking for what I wanted for a good 10min before I finally asked someone for help. I get that companies are trying to take on a fresh new look in order to peak some new interest. But dang it!!! There is just some comfort in an old stand by. Edited July 17, 2023 by Achto 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheel-N-It 2,969 #23 Posted July 17, 2023 1 hour ago, JCM said: I use that on my hands like my Dad did, I don't know about anywhere else Trust me, you can use it everywhere, even wash you hair with it once in a while like I did this morning 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,503 #24 Posted July 17, 2023 9 hours ago, SylvanLakeWH said: bar soap For the dirt grunge and grime of daily work and tractor fun, Lava soap is excellent. Otherwise, Kirk's Coconut oil soap. Excellent product. I don't use any shampoo or body wash. Haven't for years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #25 Posted July 17, 2023 14 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: I don't use any shampoo or body wash. Haven't for years. Poor Trina! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
