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Gross! Would This offend the Diet Niche.

by George Wright
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Hi All,

Many moons ago I decided I wanted to set up a Domain just for my email. While 4 character URLs were still available I Got TOGW.com

TO (To) GW (George Wright) So now I could have George @ TOGW.com

Well I've grown to love Gmail and wouldn't use anything else. Soooo

I've been trying to find a Phrase for which I could use TOGW as an acronym.

The only Phrases I could find on the entire net is an obscure reference to geonome research so that wouldn't work and this one; Take Off Gross Weight.

Of Course this is referring to weighing things where you you are measuring the gross weight of something and the definition of gross is "Total" I.E. Gross Income, weight, etc.

The term Gross has another meaning tantamount to, Horrible, Ugly, Disgusting, ETC.

Do you think that a Diet site playing on the common term "Take off gross weight" but applying it to to a person who needs to lose weight, would be offensive to the diet Niche?

Thanks,
George Wright
#diet #gross #niche #offend
  • Profile picture of the author NashRyker
    My personal opinion is that its a good idea. One of the things that makes good marketing is having a name or slogan that really stands out. I'd go for it!
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  • Profile picture of the author John Rowe
    Originally Posted by George Wright View Post

    "Take off gross weight"
    Sounds a little boring. Perhaps something slightly more picturesque...
    like... "The Obese Gone Wild"
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  • Profile picture of the author Diana Lane
    You could make up your own acronym instead. Tips On Gaining Weight?. Quite a lot of us try to put on weight instead of shedding it - I've no idea how big the market is, but I'd imagine more people search for gaining weight than gross weight.
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    • Profile picture of the author George Wright
      Diana,

      I hadn't thought of that. Thanks,

      This is such a coincidence. As I was reading your post a lady was on TV from a country where the men consider the most attractive women to be overweight, have stretch marks and be divorced. She said Women there would do anything there to gain weight.

      George Wright

      Originally Posted by Diana Lane View Post

      You could make up your own acronym instead. Tips On Gaining Weight?. Quite a lot of us try to put on weight instead of shedding it - I've no idea how big the market is, but I'd imagine more people search for gaining weight than gross weight.
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  • Profile picture of the author Gary Huynh
    I don't think this niche would be offended by just the word gross. If you want to know what gross is just look at some of the pictures on the Clickbank top seller site Top Secret Fat Loss Secret. LOL
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  • Profile picture of the author sylviad
    How about...

    The Over Grown Woman
    The Overeater's Golden Workbook

    Sylvia
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  • Profile picture of the author jimfurr
    Hi!

    I am sure that the word "gross" is common enough as
    to not offend. Which offends more Gross or Idiots?
    And we know how well idiots was received.

    Jim ><>
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  • Profile picture of the author getsmartt
    "Take off gained weight" or "Turn on gorgeous women" or "Tips on getting women" or "The one good way..."
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    • Profile picture of the author Jill Carpenter
      Do you golf?

      Tee Off Georges Way
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      • Profile picture of the author Jeff Henshaw
        Heck, if you get about a bit George and don't have a exciting blog. How about starting one: "Tell On George Wright".

        Or, instead of the diet niche, weight loss etc., get into muscle and body building business:

        The one and only - "Testoster-One George Wright" - needs a bit of thought that one!

        Sorry - just being a bit facetious - nice thread though - serious intentions on your part, but nevertheless a lot of the postings have made it a welcome refreshment from the rigors of the day.

        Best Regards,
        Jeff.
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        • Profile picture of the author lollieamp
          Gross to me is kinda yucky word like vomit.
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  • Profile picture of the author VegasGreg
    The term could motivate the people that are overweight to take action. If they think their situation is "gross" it feeds (no pun intended) on their emotions to buy your product to lose weight.
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