ksranch Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I have a new store I took products to yesterday. She loves everything - except she sent me home with my goat's milk Monkey Farts soap. Told me I needed to change the name to something like Tropical Smoothie so as not to turn off her customers with the 'fart' part. I know a lot of people use this scent, and I've not had a problem with it selling - do you guys change the name?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazeKelly Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 For Valentine's I changed to Monkey Love....LOL! the majority of the people that I know think it's very funny and buy it just because of it's name. I think she may be a little uptight myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonshine Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I have seen it as Monkeys Breath before... I would be afraid to change the name too much for people that are familar with the name Monkey farts and LIKE the scent honestly... why would she ask you, the creator, to change the name of your product? I would not take to kindly to that unless she was going with a specific theme she wanted for her store and asked ahead of time for ideas to go with that themeMaybe explain to her that is a very popular scent and because of the name.. people pick it up out of curiousity more than anything and end up loving it... I witnessed this at a craft show with a candle company years ago when it probably just came out and became popular- crowds of people were laughing and buying it on the name alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitn Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Monkey TootsMonkey Treats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleasureridgecandles Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 If I were going to change the name I'd go with Monkey's Breath. I don't change the name though as so many people out there are familiar with Monkey Farts. Those that are not are always intrigued to smell it just by the name. I usually joke with the customer after they smell it that it's probably the best smelling fart they've ever smelled. They laugh and say you're right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HorseScentS Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) Monkey Bubbles :smiley2: It's got bubble gum scent in it, too. Edited February 19, 2012 by HorsescentS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 The name Monkey Farts is not a name I would put in my line and I am far from uptight. It has nothing to do with turning off customers. I would not sell SEX ON THE BEACH either. It depends on what you want depicted in your product line. However, I would never ask the creator to change the name though. She could have said that the name does not suit her shop and given the product back to you. It is up to you if you want to sell it under another name or not. I always change fragrance oil names anyway, so it is not a big deal to me. If you feel strongly that the soap should be Monkey Farts, then don't bring the soap back to the store. As far as new names go:Monkey BusinessMonkey ParadiseMonkey JungleBanana Smoothie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Nah we don't change it. We did the first time we carried and people compared it to one another vendor had and said it wasn't the same ... except it was but you can't argue with people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewls819 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) What about Monkey Business?Opps I saw its already been suggested..lol:tiptoe: Edited February 19, 2012 by Jewls819 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 What about Monkey Business?Opps I saw its already been suggested..lol:tiptoe:I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Tropical Fruit Salad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Is there something wrong with me that I like sex on the beach and monkey farts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Thanks for the suggestions and thoughts. I'm going to sleep on it.... can't decide whether to tell her we just won't have that scent ((until you remove the stick...)) or just go with it and change it for her. I don't want to cut my nose off to spite my face, but I don't much fancy being told what to do either. It would be different if we had discussed doing an exclusive line or something, but when we talked she was just all about getting everything (just like it is). okay, I'm rambling... again thanks for the name ideas and your thoughts on the situation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChandlerWicks Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 :tiptoe: I think I read you like scary stuff too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted February 19, 2012 Author Share Posted February 19, 2012 Is there something wrong with me that I like sex on the beach and monkey farts?No worse than Lick Me All Over - or half a dozen other names... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I wouldn't change it. People with a sense of humor love it and kids REALLY love it! It just adds some diversity to your line I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 she could carry everything but the monkey farts - no big deal I don't think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Is there something wrong with me that I like sex on the beach and monkey farts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B@BlissStreet Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 I just couldn't bring myself to add the word "fart" to my product line. After much debate we have decided on either "Tutti Frutti" or "Tootie Fruity". This spring will be our introduction of this scent. It was purely a business decision to keep from dealing with the issue your vendor is having; one of the day spas that sells our product is just way too classy for me to send them product with potentially offensive wording.Now, just so you all know, I am not a prude...Sex on the Beach is how I got my oldest son!:laugh2::laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 (edited) I just couldn't bring myself to add the word "fart" to my product line. I feel the same way. I CAN see Monkey Farts selling to kids by the name. But how do you explain SEX ON THE BEACH to kids? Edited February 20, 2012 by Noodle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pleasureridgecandles Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 What about Butt Naked?? There's another one that some would be offended by or would want to change the name. I personally like the funny names. Now I did once at a flea market see a vendor that carried all sorts of names.... those I most definatley would not even think of carrying. These were the type names that would offend alot of people. I was curious though on some of them what they smelled like but didn't venture into sniffing them. There was one in particular that I thought ew what if it's a smelly one??? They did make me and the hubby laugh though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Well, I've decided to rename it... Tropical Smoothie. I'm going to very closely monitor how it sells compared to the ones that are labeled Monkey Farts! Granted - different stores, but the type of stores are similar so it's not like she's all upclass. Anyway, it'll be a good experiment... we'll see what happens! Thanks again for all the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Is there something wrong with me that I like sex on the beach and monkey farts?Depends ... if you're a voyeur that may not be up some of our allies lol! Oh wait, you mean the scents don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksranch Posted February 20, 2012 Author Share Posted February 20, 2012 Depends ... if you're a voyeur that may not be up some of our allies lol! Oh wait, you mean the scents don't you? :laugh2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyJo Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 what's going to be really funny is if she winds up getting a lot of customers asking if she has Monkey Farts !!! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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