Brutally Honest PRIME Hydration Review - SELL OUTS #1

Summary

In the premiere episode of 'Sellout,' the host dives into the world of influencer and celebrity brands, focusing on Prime Hydration by KSI and Logan Paul. The episode explores the chaos surrounding the drink’s popularity in the UK, where it has sold out and is being resold for exorbitant prices. The video reviews Prime’s taste compared to other sports drinks and highlights the aggressive marketing strategies driving its success. From blind taste tests to a review of the product’s design and nutritional benefits, the episode offers a candid analysis of whether Prime lives up to the hype or is just another celebrity cash grab.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker conducted a blind taste test of Prime drinks and compared them to other popular drinks like Lucozade, Boost, and Powerade.
• 😀 The speaker's favorite Prime flavor turned out to be Blue Raspberry, followed by Metamoon and Tropical Punch.
• 😀 Ice Pop, which the speaker initially expected to rank higher, ended up being one of the least liked flavors in the test.
• 😀 The speaker was surprised by how well Boost's flavors performed, especially considering their lower price point.
• 😀 Prime's price point is considered high, with the speaker questioning whether it's worth it for younger consumers with limited pocket change.
• 😀 Despite some lower rankings for certain Prime flavors, the overall taste test revealed that Prime still ranks highly among competitors.
• 😀 The speaker praised Prime’s packaging, giving it a strong 8.5 out of 10 rating.
• 😀 While some flavors of Prime were not favored as much, Metamoon was unexpectedly popular among the test samples.
• 😀 The speaker believes that Prime needs to improve its accessibility by ensuring better stock availability in stores.
• 😀 After the blind taste test, the speaker rated Prime in the number two spot overall, with good recognition for its quality despite its pricing issues.
• 😀 The speaker teased an upcoming episode that will feature products from a big influencer brand, promising exciting content in future reviews.

Q & A

What was the reviewer's top-rated Prime flavor?

The reviewer’s top-rated Prime flavor was the Blue Raspberry.

How did the Metamoon flavor rank in the taste test compared to the other Prime flavors?

Metamoon ranked highly in the taste test, surprising the reviewer as they initially expected it to be lower.

Which flavor was ranked as the least favorite Prime flavor?

The reviewer’s least favorite Prime flavor was the Ice Pop flavor.

What did the reviewer think about the value for money of Prime compared to competitors?

The reviewer noted that Prime is a good product but expensive, and some competitors like Boost and Lucozade offer better value for money, especially with their lower price points.

What ranking did Prime receive on the 'sellouts leaderboard'?

Prime ranked second on the 'sellouts leaderboard,' which the reviewer considered a solid position.

Which competitor’s product was noted as performing well in the taste test?

Lucozade and Boost were noted as performing well in the taste test, with Lucozade Orange taking second place overall.

How did the reviewer feel about the accessibility of Prime?

The reviewer felt that Prime's accessibility was an issue, as it is not as widely available as competitors like Boost and Lucozade, and they suggested improving the supply to meet demand.

What was the reviewer's second favorite Prime flavor?

The second favorite Prime flavor for the reviewer was Metamoon.

How did the reviewer rate Prime’s packaging?

Prime’s packaging was rated 8.5 by the reviewer, indicating it was well-designed and appealing.

What surprising revelation came from the blind taste test regarding Ice Pop?

The reviewer was surprised to find that Ice Pop, which they initially thought they would like, ranked much lower than expected in the blind taste test.