… and this time, it’s Milano. Yesterday, I got a message from them that read, “Milano Restaurant invites U to watch tonight Germany & Spain on a big screen. No cover charge.”

I thought, wow, that’s cool. Milano’s food isn’t all that bad and their backyard garden is very cute, so I reserved there for four.

We get there around 9:30 to find out that they had seated us at the very back of the garden with the tiniest, unclearest tv in the world hanging overhead. We thought, okay, it’s not a problem, we did book rather late after all. We ordered drinks and asked for the food menu, decided we’ll order pizza, a burger, and an appetizer.

The waiter comes to take our order, and informs us of their brilliant idea on how to capitalize on football. Except, it’s really much sneakier than that of any other outery in Amman, because at least everyone else is very clear on the extra charges.

“There are no pizzas today, sir, only main courses,” he says.

“Ok, fine, we’ll have a burger then.”

“There are no burgers today, sir, only main courses.”

We take a look at the menu and realize that they mean steaks, escallopes, and fillets, all of which of course cost over 10 JDs.

“Alright, if we order a main course, can we at least have a salad or an appetizer on the side?”

“We’re sorry, sir, we only have main courses today.”

Of course, we decide to get up and leave. On the way to the door, we notice that there are many tables that were served appetizers and salads.

We ended up watching the game at Chilli House next door, where we ordered a burger, a cheese coney, pasta, two cokes, and fries for under 7 JDs. Plus, they were super friendly and served us coffee on the house.

I don’t understand these retarded marketing ploys. They trick you in a message to think that they have no minimum charge, and they treat you, their customer, pretty badly. Plus, we would have surely spent a lot more money there if it weren’t for that “we only serve main dishes” marketing ploy. We would have happily had a burger, a pizza, an appetizer, and several drinks over the two-hour length of the game, and their total would have surely been higher than the 20 JDs of two main courses.

Well, whatever. Milano lost themselves some clients- and clients that were more than happy to recommend them to friends and family.

For tonight’s game, a pretty big group of us are boycotting all the places that are screening the game with minimum or cover charge, and heading to Milano instead.

This is my Wednesday’s brand diary. Most of my days really include the same brands.
The only Arab brands: Mood, Fine, and toot.

(idea stolen from here, hattip: Phil)

What brands do you use every day?

My cousin Basem has a project and has very, very nicely asked me to post this little, teeny, weeny 3-question survey for him.
If you live in Amman, please take half a minute to fill it out. It won’t take much of your time, I promise!

Thanks!

http://www.makesurvey.net/cgi-bin/survey.dll/30FCA3C7140A4412B9DE5F35BCB3A681

Since the Euro Cup is not the freshest subject right now, lets take a minute to commemorate the various designs of the FIFA World Cup instead.

One of the reasons I came to love design so much is because it manages to sort of portray a decade. The colors, the styles, the technologies, and the copy used in logos, advertisements, posters, etc. are all relevant to the pop-culture of the days they represent. It really is indeed very fascinating.
When it comes to soccer, I do enjoy watching the games, but I am not a sports fan in the sense that I would totally root for a team because their team logo is gorgeous.
The cross between design, pop culture, and sports is brilliant. Here are the various logos of the Fifa world cups:

Fifa World Cup logos

1930, Uruguay:

1934, Italy:

1938, France:

1950, Brasil:

1954, Switzerland:

1958, Sweden:

1962, Chile:

1966, England:

1970, Mexico:

1974, West Germany:

1978, Argentina:

1982, Spain:

1986, Mexico:

1990, Italy:

1994, USA:

1998, France:

2002, Korea-Japan:

2006, Germany:

2010, South Africa:

When did so many people start rooting for Spain?
Sarah is espanaaaaaaaa…
Oraib is Spain “We Are Still The Championsssssssssss .”
Ola is glad that Spain won because they deserved it, and realized how much Italy SUCKS.
Zeina is only stating facts :P and is thrillledd italy is OUT:D go spainnn :D.
Faisal is OLE OLE España !!!
Ali is ¡Viva España!
Ayah is sooo happy for espana yaay hahaha italy in your face you deserve it.
Emad is Spain w basssssssss.
Seeba viva espaniaaaa italyy la baraaaaaaaa.
Hiba is and Italy lost.. woohoooo and they call themselves champions!!!!
Farah bye bye italiaaaaaaaaaaaa :P.

The Dutch Mills fight the Russians Bears
Ala’ screw penalties! oh well … давай Россия! , Россия вперед! GOO RUSSIAAAAA !!!
Fares: Spain against Russia/ Germany against Turks: didn’t we use to call this World War One?
Iman funny scientific discovery: vodka is healthier than orange juice.. proof: how russia played against holland.
Rami thinks the Russians are playing AMAZING football, and is now wishing they end up winning the title !! Espania, please do us a favor and CRUSH Italy …
Ethan is amazed at Oranje’s loss to Russia. Who do I root for now?
Mohannad is go holand, fada7tinaa :S.
Saif is RUSSIA Today………….
Ahmad da3aana holland…go spain i guess :P.

Other teams also have some following…
Samer Hopes that Turkey & Italy make it to Euro final.
Rand is Go Germany:) :)
Eihab is “Dance With The Portugese”..ViVa La Potugaal!!
Husam The numbers lead a dance..GO GERMANY GO!
Sarahis Portugal?? Croatia?? Holland?? Spain??….Hmmmmm!!!!
Isam is Germany Over All.

May and things are getting brighter (but busier)

May 28, 2008 at 6:30 pm · Filed under Geek Culture · Edit

Lina is on an adrenaline rush.
Hayat Is Excited :)
Ala’ is Half Man … Half Cocktail
Fouad is predicting happiness and prosperity to all. Twenty dollars please.
Aisha wishes all the 08’s a beautiful farewell!! :)
Yasmine is luvin it ♥.
Mashal Best weekend ever.
Dania is soo hapPy :)
Carmen is listening to Fairouz in a lovely coffeeshop in Hamra working on a chapter…and dreaming of the beach.
Justine sits on park benches with coffee and the sun.
Diana summmerrrr!! yah :p.

Meanwhile, everyone is in…
Manal was in downtown!! Beirut reloaded :P.
Talar is celebrating MAY 25 Resistance and Liberation day.
Farrah is in leb…. missing u :S.
Sarah its not fair!i wanna b in leb too :(((.
Yasmine is in Beirut.
Roof..Destination: BEIRUT.

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Weekend Update
Beginning of January
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April Sentiments
Status Update Special: Lubnan
June and things are getting brighter