Apologies if this is in the wrong section, I was in Asda last night getting some trousers for work and noticed they had various polo's and hoodies from the above they seemed well made and not badly priced. I will have a proper look when not so pushed for time and report back - may do someone a turn though.
In reply to Post #1
You're well past 12pm mate.
You're well past 12pm mate.
In reply to Post #2
Good thing it's not a joke then!
Hippopotachunk is an Asda exclusive
Good thing it's not a joke then!
Hippopotachunk is an Asda exclusive
In reply to Post #3
I couldn't bring myself to wear something with HIPPOPOTACHUNK written on it.
I used to like pitchers in his early challenge vids & he made me laugh.
He now seems to be cashing in on anything & everything.
I now think he's a bellend of the highest order & I can't watch anything with his smug shameless face in.
I used to like pitchers in his early challenge vids & he made me laugh.
He now seems to be cashing in on anything & everything.
I now think he's a bellend of the highest order & I can't watch anything with his smug shameless face in.
In reply to Post #5
Chortle.
Chortle.
In reply to Post #1
oh dear
Now Asda is going to be full of man bag carrying, camo hoodies & slider wearing 'carpy' shoppers
oh dearNow Asda is going to be full of man bag carrying, camo hoodies & slider wearing 'carpy' shoppers
In reply to Post #7
I can keep shopping in there then i dont own any of what you mention.
I can keep shopping in there then i dont own any of what you mention.
Hippopotadoggapig is the average female shopper in that chavfest hellhole.
I just had to google "Hippopotachunk" because it sounded like a joke but it turns out its real 
Dear God....!
In reply to Post #7
you need to visit an Asda in South Wales. That sounds like an upgrade
you need to visit an Asda in South Wales. That sounds like an upgrade
I refuse to step foot in either Asda, Lidl or Aldi. I'm a Sainsburys man.
First I wouldn't buy Hippopotachunk from wherever it's sold, the sole and only reason is that I don't like clothing with designs, I prefer plain clothing.
But I'm curious, others on hear others are saying they wouldn't buy.
Would this be because
1 Hippopotachunk is a silly name
2 you don't like the design
3 You don't like Mark Pitcher
4 You wouldn't buy clothing of any sort from Asda
5 Something else
In reply to Post #14
Same as you, I prefer plain clothing, although I do have a couple of KUMU T-Shirts but 1&2 definitely.
Same as you, I prefer plain clothing, although I do have a couple of KUMU T-Shirts but 1&2 definitely.
In reply to Post #14
Not a big fan on the design i like the polos as they look understated and the hoody is ok then they went and ruined it by having all the writing down the sleave,
Not a big fan on the design i like the polos as they look understated and the hoody is ok then they went and ruined it by having all the writing down the sleave,
In reply to Post #14
I wouldn't buy but would happily spend £60 on raffle tickets to try and win one and also be offered a £10 cash alternative that I would convert back to tickets to win Asda frozen sweetcorn 6 tin pack - it's how I roll.
I wouldn't buy but would happily spend £60 on raffle tickets to try and win one and also be offered a £10 cash alternative that I would convert back to tickets to win Asda frozen sweetcorn 6 tin pack - it's how I roll.
Well I honestly thought it was an April fool
So just checked...
Good god..
So just checked...
Good god..
In reply to Post #5
Absolutely. I used to find him really funny. Won't watch anything now
Absolutely. I used to find him really funny. Won't watch anything now
It's not new gents. Its been on the shelf a while now. I suppose if you can put up with the silly name and Logo all over it, its pretty well priced gear.And no, I don't own any..
In reply to Post #14
1, 2 & 4
1, 2 & 4
In reply to Post #21
Proper rinse merchant. Him and that other fame happy monger...
Proper rinse merchant. Him and that other fame happy monger...
In reply to Post #9
chavfest hellhole
Was in there the other night, class myself as an average bloke but I must admit, the number of ****wits is deffo on the rise. Basic intelligence and self pride is becoming a thing of the past with some folks sadly, mongs spring to mind
chavfest hellhole
Was in there the other night, class myself as an average bloke but I must admit, the number of ****wits is deffo on the rise. Basic intelligence and self pride is becoming a thing of the past with some folks sadly, mongs spring to mind
In reply to Post #14
1,2,3,4
1,2,3,4
In reply to Post #23
About 10 years ago, I somehow found myself walking around ASDA with a basket half full of things i probably didnt need. Next thing i know, Wayne and Waynetta are standng next to me.
'What do you want for dinner tonight then luv?' she enquired.
'Dunno, f*****n chips' was the response from Wayne.
'What you want with it?' she replied.
'Dunno, just f*****n chips' Wayne quipped.
I put my basket down and never returned.
About 10 years ago, I somehow found myself walking around ASDA with a basket half full of things i probably didnt need. Next thing i know, Wayne and Waynetta are standng next to me.
'What do you want for dinner tonight then luv?' she enquired.
'Dunno, f*****n chips' was the response from Wayne.
'What you want with it?' she replied.
'Dunno, just f*****n chips' Wayne quipped.
I put my basket down and never returned.
In reply to Post #25
In the days when Asda had fish counters I went to my local store and asked if they had any John Dory. I was told "he's not in today".
In the days when Asda had fish counters I went to my local store and asked if they had any John Dory. I was told "he's not in today".
In reply to Post #26
I used to work close to a big Asda in Bristol and went over on my lunchbreak most days. It was like Jeremy Kyle's Green Room. Highlights included people smoking fags whilst walking around the shops and a fight where a headboard was used as a weapon...and they didn't even sell headboards. Awesome place
I used to work close to a big Asda in Bristol and went over on my lunchbreak most days. It was like Jeremy Kyle's Green Room. Highlights included people smoking fags whilst walking around the shops and a fight where a headboard was used as a weapon...and they didn't even sell headboards. Awesome place
In reply to Post #25
Matching pajamas too?
Matching pajamas too?
In reply to Post #26
What about Billie Halibut
What about Billie Halibut
In reply to Post #27
Jeremy Kyle's
Deffo plenty of candidates, wonder if that's where they get them from
Thats why i go
Jeremy Kyle's
Deffo plenty of candidates, wonder if that's where they get them from
Thats why i go
Mark and Ali are two people that are a virus in the Carp fishing world.
Money hungry greedy stewards.
I'm predominantly a Sainsbury's man also but I do like a dabble in Lidl for the shear aspect of not knowing what you'll find in the middle of Lidl 🤣
Money hungry greedy stewards.
I'm predominantly a Sainsbury's man also but I do like a dabble in Lidl for the shear aspect of not knowing what you'll find in the middle of Lidl 🤣
The sad thing is that the clothing will probably sell..
Before you know it they'll be lots of irritating mini marks donning his latest clothing range at a lake near you.
What has happened to carp fishing.
Before you know it they'll be lots of irritating mini marks donning his latest clothing range at a lake near you.
What has happened to carp fishing.
In reply to Post #13
What's the pay like ?😉
What's the pay like ?😉
I suppose the plus point is that if you use this clothing you will generate enough electricity to keep all your tech going plus still be able to sell some back tothe national grid
In reply to Post #5
I totally agree. I used to enjoy the challenges and look forward to when they came out, but sadly they make me cringe now. Pitchers has turned into a smug, self centered, over confident, not at all funny idiot. They're no longer about fishing, just how childish grown men can act
I totally agree. I used to enjoy the challenges and look forward to when they came out, but sadly they make me cringe now. Pitchers has turned into a smug, self centered, over confident, not at all funny idiot. They're no longer about fishing, just how childish grown men can act
In reply to Post #35
This is turning into a Pitchers hate thread sorry 808.
Yes you could see his arrogance grow as the shows went on & he gained more "fame".
It's a shame because he's now in a position to give something back instead of taking. & I don't necessarily mean something of monetary value, he could use his influence to do some good for the sport.
Say what you like about Fairbrass, but I think other fishing celebs could learn a lot from him. He's genuinely interested & still gets excited with carp fishing. He's created a successful company that makes good gear & he gives back a lot with no intention of getting a return.
This is turning into a Pitchers hate thread sorry 808.
Yes you could see his arrogance grow as the shows went on & he gained more "fame".
It's a shame because he's now in a position to give something back instead of taking. & I don't necessarily mean something of monetary value, he could use his influence to do some good for the sport.
Say what you like about Fairbrass, but I think other fishing celebs could learn a lot from him. He's genuinely interested & still gets excited with carp fishing. He's created a successful company that makes good gear & he gives back a lot with no intention of getting a return.
In reply to Post #36
Instead he set up a gambling business to extract as much money as possible from other anglers.
I don't usually give a monkeys about what ‘famous' anglers get up to, but the ‘raffle' grifters are pond scum.
Instead he set up a gambling business to extract as much money as possible from other anglers.
I don't usually give a monkeys about what ‘famous' anglers get up to, but the ‘raffle' grifters are pond scum.
In reply to Post #37
I agree.
I doubt he'll last long anyway. I never really thought his angling ability was anything to shout about & I can't say I've learnt anything from him. I used to find him entertaining & that was as far as it went.
The next fad will come along & he'll be forgotten about. With no talent to fall back on & no longer being able to afford his David Lloyd membership, he'll probably disappear of the radar completely.
I agree.
I doubt he'll last long anyway. I never really thought his angling ability was anything to shout about & I can't say I've learnt anything from him. I used to find him entertaining & that was as far as it went.
The next fad will come along & he'll be forgotten about. With no talent to fall back on & no longer being able to afford his David Lloyd membership, he'll probably disappear of the radar completely.
This thread about threads still going?
In reply to Post #36
No worries mate! it put me of getting a top for fear of hate from other syndicate members tbh.
No worries mate! it put me of getting a top for fear of hate from other syndicate members tbh.
In reply to Post #40
In all honesty you should do whatever makes you happy & sod other people's opinions (including my own ).
In all honesty you should do whatever makes you happy & sod other people's opinions (including my own
).
My mate got me one of the t shirts for my birthday,for the money the quality feels very good
I have t bought a fishing t shirt or sweatshirt since the old Richworth days, still wear this a Butt Cracker one a few from back in the day when branding was cool. I also have various bits of carpology clothing that came ‘free' with subscriptions.
If it's well made, reasonable priced and you like the design - fill your boots.
I have a slight personal issue with the name (childish and new speak) and that clothing is a very lazy thing to do regards fishing. Picking a range from a Asian sweatshop, getting a logo slapped on and ship and mark up 300%. Nothing goes back in fishing, development or anything useful. Add to that your gambling side hustle and that is all money being poured outside out sport with zero benefit. Before I get shouted down, most tackle and bait helps innovation, it tries to do better - so even a crap product can advance the sport or help entry level finances.
Whilst this type of clothing is lazy it needs the huge margins Asian products can produce, you think (especially carp anglers) the amount of sizes and qtrs needed to cater for the masses especially as an Asda exclusive, I assume they take the stock holding burden whilst Mr Hippochunk takes a margin.
It's not a big issue - it doesn't keep me awake - but in these tough days when tackle shops and all high streets are under threat - never underestimate ethical purchasing or least ways getting the best value for you hard earned - I could find much better quality t shirts and sweats at TKMax that would do a better job that the whack a logo on brigade.
I excuse fishing tackle companies that have diversified into clothing as I'm sure these support them growing the rest of thier portfolio and developing tackle.
Quite a rant for something I couldn't give a toss about! Sorry.
If it's well made, reasonable priced and you like the design - fill your boots.
I have a slight personal issue with the name (childish and new speak) and that clothing is a very lazy thing to do regards fishing. Picking a range from a Asian sweatshop, getting a logo slapped on and ship and mark up 300%. Nothing goes back in fishing, development or anything useful. Add to that your gambling side hustle and that is all money being poured outside out sport with zero benefit. Before I get shouted down, most tackle and bait helps innovation, it tries to do better - so even a crap product can advance the sport or help entry level finances.
Whilst this type of clothing is lazy it needs the huge margins Asian products can produce, you think (especially carp anglers) the amount of sizes and qtrs needed to cater for the masses especially as an Asda exclusive, I assume they take the stock holding burden whilst Mr Hippochunk takes a margin.
It's not a big issue - it doesn't keep me awake - but in these tough days when tackle shops and all high streets are under threat - never underestimate ethical purchasing or least ways getting the best value for you hard earned - I could find much better quality t shirts and sweats at TKMax that would do a better job that the whack a logo on brigade.
I excuse fishing tackle companies that have diversified into clothing as I'm sure these support them growing the rest of thier portfolio and developing tackle.
Quite a rant for something I couldn't give a toss about! Sorry.
In reply to Post #43
I agree.
I absolutely hate branded fishing togs. It's like wearing a hashtag. The only thing worse is those god awful novelty togs with "gone fishing" or some other twaddle on.
Three times I've received a "born to fish, forced to work" t-shirt for secret santa over the years, and one mug with it on too. The mrs takes them straight down to the charity shop for me which is good because if she didn't, I'd burn them. The bin is too good for them.
I agree.
I absolutely hate branded fishing togs. It's like wearing a hashtag. The only thing worse is those god awful novelty togs with "gone fishing" or some other twaddle on.
Three times I've received a "born to fish, forced to work" t-shirt for secret santa over the years, and one mug with it on too. The mrs takes them straight down to the charity shop for me which is good because if she didn't, I'd burn them. The bin is too good for them.
In reply to Post #44
Many, many, moons ago, in a far off distant galaxy, I bought a sweatshirt at a carp show with a logo on it. One day years later I realised that every time I wore it, I had a blank, or some misfortune befell me on that trip. I threw in into the skip in the venue car park. No more branded clothing for me ever since.
Many, many, moons ago, in a far off distant galaxy, I bought a sweatshirt at a carp show with a logo on it. One day years later I realised that every time I wore it, I had a blank, or some misfortune befell me on that trip. I threw in into the skip in the venue car park. No more branded clothing for me ever since.
In reply to Post #44
Army Surplus is always a good bet.
Army Surplus is always a good bet.
Why do people pay money in order to advertise a company with zero loyalty to them?
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