Apart from Paul Burrell and Geoffrey off the Fresh Prince, butlers aren't half as funny as they used to be. And we should know, because the last bloke to work at Firebox Manor didn't even have the decency to make cheesy Ealing Comedy-style witticisms when pouring our wine.
Thankfully Bottle Buddy does, and that's why we think wine aficionados will adore this cheeky chappie. A truly upper-crust drinking companion, Bottle Buddy is an ingenious electronic fellow who grabs your bottle by the neck and comes out with increasingly droll one-liners as the vino flows. Listen to the phrases by clicking on the links below:
Electronic jiggery-pokery inside Bottle Buddy gauges how far gone you are by the tipping angle of the bottle. And clever internal sensors let Bottle Buddy know when you've poured one or two glasses, so he'll have a quality quip to match any drinking scenario. This suited soak even knows if you've cracked open a new bottle. Best of all, the silly old sausage slurs his words as the bottle empties. And even though he looks a bit like Uncle Albert off Only Fools and Horses, Bottle Buddy speaks in an amusing, Leslie Phillips meets Terry Thomas drawl. I say!
It goes without saying that Bottle Buddy is a great gift for wine lovers, but we suppose you could stick him on a similarly sized bottle of pop. The again, anyone who requires a drinking partner when downing lemonade needs help, not a Bottle Buddy. We reckon Bottle Buddy will brighten up any wine drinking session, from solo sipping to full-on soiree. And if anyone asks where all the plonk's gone, just say the butler did it. 'Urp!
I ordered this yesterday for my Dad's birthday and it arrived today - no express delivery or anything! Brilliant service - but if firebox can get stuff to me so quickly, what's stopping all the other online retailers?! As always I was excited by the sweets - it never gets boring!
Sorry this isn't more of a review of the product, I'll do a proper one when it's been used, but I just wanted to say that firebox rocks! Amy Coster, Westcliff-on-Sea - 3rd March 2009
It made me laugh lots. And that was before I'd had a drink. Next time some wine bores pay a visit be sure to get it out. Ken, London - 25th July 2006
Brought this for my boyfriend and my brother in law both of which have a strange sense of humour. It's such a giggle when you're all getting tipsy and attempting to guess what he says next in a posh accent. Most definatley an excellent gift for any wine drinker! A*. Roxi, Northants - 7th June 2006
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