Collin the Caterpillar Vs Cuthbert the Caterpillar - M&S Vs Aldi Caterpillar Cakes

[BigMavis]

M&S will never bow to the little people, aldi are so much more relatable I understand taking it seriously, chocolate caterpillars are a serious matter, but I expect this is going all the way to the high court... Again.

 

[Yel]

M&S will never bow to the little people, aldi are so much more relatable

I think it does explain why M&S is in the state it's in. They move slowly while other retailers (especially fashion) move nimbly.

They've probably got a meeting Monday morning and will eventually drop the case and try to back down in the least humiliating way possible.

I saw the Tesco chocolate catapillar cake on offer tonight , kinda tempted as you can't get a Cuthbert for love or money but at the same time did look like a Swiss roll covered in nasty veggie oil chocolate frosting with sicky fondant stuck on. . I've never had any of them but the serves 12 is insulting.

 

[BR006]

M&S are joining in the banter now on Twitter.

Be prepared for M&S dropping this action. The public don't care and we know very well what we're buying and where we're buying it from.

I don't think I'd walk in Aldi and pick up a Caterpillar cake and be surprised it wasn't an M&S Colin one!!

Aldi need to start on Peter Pigs and really get M&S going

They do Leo lions and they are actually better than Percy pigs

 

[BigMavis]

I think it does explain why M&S is in the state it's in. They move slowly while other retailers (especially fashion) move nimbly.

They've probably got a meeting Monday morning and will eventually drop the case and try to back down in the least humiliating way possible.

I saw the Tesco chocolate catapillar cake on offer tonight , kinda tempted as you can't get a Cuthbert for love or money but at the same time did look like a Swiss roll covered in nasty veggie oil chocolate frosting with sicky fondant stuck on.

I'm so furious that we don't have aldi to compare the two I would gladly do a taste test for tattle. I would avoid tescos if I'm honest, but I've been craving a chocolate caterpillar since this story broke, so beggars can't be choosers.
M&S clothing wouldn't be the first place I'd choose to shop but they've upped their game ever so slightly, it's not all only Suitable for bus passers just yet. Hopefully Mondays meeting brings the drama

 

[Jc456]

They do Leo lions and they are actually better than Percy pigs

We love the Leo lions. Lidl do hippos which are nice too

 

[caterday28]

Colin the Caterpillars were all sold out at my local M&S Food. I wonder if they've had an increase in sales?

 

[Yel]

There's loads of the Tesco Curly the caterpillar here in Kent, but who the duck wants a chocolate cake with a slab of bright orange fondant on the front?

 

[BigMavis]

Could it be all a massive incognito sales drive with both parties agreeing to this little performance?
Now, thats a conspiracy I could bite Into.
But why? Logistics, distance, luck of the draw?
Colin caterpillar sweeties used to be lovely, different colour, they changed them.
ETA: cunts

 

[Bitofthebubbly]

 

[rainbowlemon]

Colin the Caterpillars were all sold out at my local M&S Food. I wonder if they've had an increase in sales?

Maybe you could try to find Colin in a jar.

 

[BigMavis]

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This is photoshop, I hope you know that. Teeth are too good

 

[rainbowlemon]

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and the paternity test says .....

he's lying.

 

[Yel]

Maybe you could try to find Colin in a jar.

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I saw M&S telling people on insta these have 400 calories a serving...and a serving they say is half a jar . Sack the lot of their PR team!

Why is m&s still so plastic centric? There's way better options out there and has been for years. Of all the places they could do so much better! They seem to have given up at the bare minimum of bamboo cutlery.

 

[BigMavis]

The cake jars are £4 this is why I'm a secret eater.

 

[Meh]

This Colin Vs Cuthbert drama has made my
week.

Agree, this is so interesting from the business perspective. The fact Aldi pounced, at the weekend, with a blinding social media strategy that encouraged all major food retailers to join in. When clearly M&S are not sure how to respond. One can only imagine all sorts of serious weekend conferences / calls /meetings that have taken place with M&S senior management teams, head of marketing, external PR consultants, legal teams etc. All over a flipping caterpillar cake

Definitely a great lesson in the need to adapt to situations quickly and great use of social media by Aldi. They have taken the wind out of M&S’ sails completely.

 

[PepsiCherry]

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I spat out my drink

Never had one either but my brother and I are still both #Teamcolin .

Are ye not in the UK or Ireland?

 

[Dont swipe up!]

M&S are joining in the banter now on Twitter.

Be prepared for M&S dropping this action. The public don't care and we know very well what we're buying and where we're buying it from.

I don't think I'd walk in Aldi and pick up a Caterpillar cake and be surprised it wasn't an M&S Colin one!!

Aldi need to start on Peter Pigs and really get M&S going

duck sake
Peter pigs dying

 

[fireflies]

This Colin Vs Cuthbert drama has made my
week.

Agree, this is so interesting from the business perspective. The fact Aldi pounced, at the weekend, with a blinding social media strategy that encouraged all major food retailers to join in. When clearly M&S are not sure how to respond. One can only imagine all sorts of serious weekend conferences / calls /meetings that have taken place with M&S senior management teams, head of marketing, external PR consultants, legal teams etc. All over a flipping caterpillar cake

Definitely a great lesson in the need to adapt to situations quickly and great use of social media by Aldi. They have taken the wind out of M&S’ sails completely.

Its definatly been funny how other brand have played along .

Coop made me laugh don't bring us into this.

Will judge rinder decide.

I buy a Colin the caterpillar cake at start if this month for sons birthday but this was pre legal action. I shop in aldi but don't recall seeing cuthbert.

 

[HitchhikingGhost]

Popped into M and S for something yesterday and they were sold out of Colin's. Not gonna lie, all this talk of caterpillar cakes is making me want one

 

[rainbowlemon]

I spat out my drink



Are ye not in the UK or Ireland?

I am also from the UK too, but for almost 30 years (I'm 29 now) my parents have always bought our birthday cakes from the same family bakery in Golders Green ( Carmelli's ). The last one we ordered. My best memories as a kid include running straight to the fridge first thing in the morning the next day for left over cake.