Paddle Pops & Remote Control Helicopters

I bought a Paddle Pop today…an ice-cream that should have taken me way back to when I was 10 or so.

Instead, all I could think of was how hard the manufacturer had worked at reducing costs whilst still being able to deliver an ‘acceptable’ product.

I’m noticing this  a lot lately…products ‘aint what they used to be. The concept of quality seems to hold a different definition these days. I’m particularly sensitive to this when one of my kids tells me they’ve saved enough money to go toy shopping. My heart sinks knowing that they are more than likely going to buy something that just wont last.

This happened a fe months ago when my boy forked out a whopping $80 for a remote control helicopter…sure enough, within 2-days (not years, days) it was busted.

Yes, this blog post is a ‘shout out’ to product manufacturers to pull their socks up (without the elastic breaking!). It’s also a reminder to the many service providers of us out there to maintain quality standards. Let’s make sure we don’t go the same way as Paddle Pops and remote control helicopters.

2 Responses to “Paddle Pops & Remote Control Helicopters”

1. Jon Elbery Says:
   September 21st, 2009 at 3:07 pm

   Grrrrrrrr and I refuse to by Cadbury’s blocks of choc now – smaller block, more packaging same old price. Why do we need a cardboard box wrapper? Cool gorilla though….

2. Adamhoek Says:
   September 23rd, 2009 at 7:53 am

   I work in the music industry and see the same thing happening here. Music isnt what it used to be either. It seems today its all about pushing bad stuff and alot of it to make a profit, instead of working hard on an awesome product and putting your money where your mouth is.

   I cant wait for the world to change back.
   I freaking loved rainbow paddle pops

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