First in our series of Bite Sized Interviews about Marmite. Out first interview is with Jon Ronson, author, journalist and the man behind the film "The Men Who Stare at Goats". You can buy the book The Men Who Stare at Goats film tie-in from Amazon. So what was the verdict?
Pop Culture References
Marmite in TV, film, music, and literature: cultural references, internet memes, and appearances in popular media.
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The Marmarati
Yes, it is true, there is a secret (though not so secret now) society of elite Marmaite lovers and that society is called the Marmarati (not to be confused with the rival Marmalade!) In a rare opportunity, the Marmarati are seeking further members to join this illustrius society in the "Second Circle".
Marmite Messiah: Jesus on Lid
In the best piece of pareidolia this year, Claire Allen of Ystrad, Rhondda has reported to the BBC that she first noticed the MarmArt ( 1 ) ( 2 ) ( 3 ) image of Jesus on the underside of her Marmite lid when she was spreading the yeast extract on her son's toast.
Paddington's New Marmite Ad
Whilst having a birthday party, Paddington decides to top up the sandwiches with Squeezy Marmite (just like slipping a hip flask of vodka into the fruit punch :-). Of course, half the guests love it, the other half don't. Watch out for what the policeman's hat gets used for!
'The Kiss' Sculpted in Marmite
Sculptor, Jeremy Fattorini has re-created Rodin's much loved sculpture, 'The Kiss' , using Marmite to celebrate Valentines Day. Fattorini took nearly two and a half weeks to sculpt the 7ft replica statue which was coated in limited edition 'I Love You' Champagne Marmite .
Breast is Best Marmite Ad
I don't know if this is a new or an old Marmite advert, but I only just came across it, enjoy :-)
Extreme Marmite: A Warning
Oh dear God, what some people will do..... A short film made for an Avant Garde film project (National Diploma Media at Guildford College). The main theme being an unhealthy obsession with Marmite.< Music by Aphex Twin and Add N to (X)
Paddington Switches to Marmite
In a shock move, Paddington Bear has switched from marmalade in his sandwiches to Marmite. Should Paddington stick to tradition, or embrace something new and switch to Dark side?
Marmite Joke
It's not often (ever?) that you hear a Marmite Joke, but..... "We won a lifetime supply of Marmite in our house the other week..." "... one Jar!" Any more Marmite jokes out there? Please send them in.
MarmART at auction
This week the 'Marmart' from the MarmART exhibition went up for sale on eBay . and it seems people are hungry for a slice of their very own toast! A bidding war would be nice, as proceeds go to carity. The auction ends on Monday 27 November 2006. So what is on offer?
