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It is estimated that in 2021 an average person might be exposed to as many as 10,000 ads per day. It seems like a lot, but when you think about it, ads bombard us on social media, TV, billboards, and even inside our fortune cookies. We get so used to them that we don't even notice.

One would like to think that marketing and advertising should bridge the gap between the seller and the buyer; make people trust the product and encourage them to use it. But their words often sound too good to be true. And they often are. If you see a big sign yelling “Everything's 30% off”, it might be designed to make you miss the small line at the bottom where it says that the offer applies to a handful of selected items only. Congratulations, you've just encountered false marketing.

This time, we will check out a few 'sometimes ridiculous, other times alarming and infuriating' marketing techniques that evil businesses use to take advantage of us and manipulate customers into buying more stuff. Continue scrolling and see these examples for yourself!

After you're done reading, don't forget to check out this previous Bored Panda post with 30 pictures that companies do not want you to see.

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    #2

    Man, That's Really Cheap... Oh

    Man, That's Really Cheap... Oh

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    Demi Zwaan
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Holy sh*t. Seriously? It’s 24 dollars an hour just to park? Ridiculous!

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    To find out more about false marketing, Bored Panda reached out to Atul Minocha, partner at marketing consulting firm Chief Outsiders and author of a recently published book “Lies, Damned Lies, and Marketing: Separate Fact from Fiction and Drive Growth”.

    Generally, false advertising involves companies giving out false and misleading information to advertise products to their customers. This covers product descriptions, pricing, and quality. Big organizations might advertise benefits you won't actually get or give features you didn't expect to see in the first place.

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    Packaging For These Markers

    Packaging For These Markers

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    Buren
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have enough law and regulations, but I hope there is a regulation that prohibits company from doing this. Besides the lies, they create so much unnecessary waste, and excess packaging too.

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    #4

    And During A Pandemic

    And During A Pandemic

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    Hans
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hans' pro tip: make exams in which you actually assess students' knowledge and problem saving skills. You can even make these open-book and allow them to browse the Web. As long as they do not plagiarise and cite correctly, everything is perfect. What do you say? Too much effort, you rather go for mindless multiple choice? Well, then do not complain that students try to game the system.

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    Atul Minocha told Bored Panda that false marketing has an effect on everyone; it's bad for the businesses that practice it and it's obviously bad for the customers. “It simply builds distrust. In fact, if a customer has been through this a lot, she or he will start distrusting even good and legitimate messages,” he said.

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    When asked why deceptive marketing is so widely used, Atul said he doesn't actually think it forms the majority. “In other words, most of the marketing is legitimate. Unfortunately, a few bad apples can create a lot of stink and distrust,” he explained further. Having these kinds of doubts might lead customers into thinking that all marketing is more or less self-serving.

    #6

    Bought A Chicken Pot Pie Thinking It Was The Size Of The Outer Tin Before Cutting Into It And Seeing This Monstrosity

    Bought A Chicken Pot Pie Thinking It Was The Size Of The Outer Tin Before Cutting Into It And Seeing This Monstrosity

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    According to this study, almost 70% of British consumers don't trust advertising (which is a slice of the marketing pie) in general and 42% distrust brands, seeing them as remote and unreachable. The internet era has turned customers into researchers. The ability to fact check “has built cynicism as consumers investigate multiple sources“ to reach the truth. The same study shows that six in ten buyers claim they have become more loyal to the brands they trust.

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    However, some companies still choose to hide disclaimers on billboards and posters, lie on product packaging and deceive their customers into signing agreements without asking to read them first. “People who practice [false marketing] still do it because, perhaps, they are what we might call fly-by-night operators who are really not interested in long-term success. They are only interested in short-term and immediate gains,“ Atul Minocha told Bored Panda.

    #7

    New Cereal Box Is 11% Taller With 1.6% Less Cereal

    New Cereal Box Is 11% Taller With 1.6% Less Cereal

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    d bradley
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if you see a "new and improved" label on an item it's time to check and see how much less they are putting in the new package

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    So Basically Every Price

    So Basically Every Price

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    But how should consumers react when they see deceptive marketing examples? According to Atul, customers should stay vigilant. If you have suffered from it, you should do at least one of these things (maybe even both): “One, file a complaint with the authorities. And two, use the power of social media to call out any misleading marketing encountered,“ he said.

    Lastly, Atul is asking you not to reject all marketing, since most of it is actually good. “Great marketing starts with understanding the customer. This helps customers receive what they would want to receive,” he said. This way, there's trust between a company and its customers and that is crucial for any successful long-term relationship.

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    #9

    Imagine Cleaning A Fan So Well That You Uncover 2 New Blades

    Imagine Cleaning A Fan So Well That You Uncover 2 New Blades

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    Andy Acceber
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they clean it even more, maybe it'll turn into a whole air conditioning unit.

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    #10

    That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts

    That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts

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    Miss Marmite
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what are you supposed to do with a “kickball” other than kick it??

    lara
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Instead of "made in China" they should put "you are a fool if you buy this." There is a company on Amazon called "Made in Scotland" selling cashmere scarves for 19 bucks. "Made in Scotland" is the NAME of the Chinese company and the "cashmere" is not, duh, cashmere.

    J Adams
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks to be a netball which has then been rebranded with the kickball logo and probably went completely unnoticed due to the quick turnaround of manufacturing in China

    GoddessOdd
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I once spent an absolute fortune on a peignoir, which is just a fancy nightgown and robe, for those unfamiliar. It was a couple hundred dollars in the late 1970s, and I just checked, that would be $1382 today. Ridiculous. I wore it one time, for about an hour. The nightgown seam came apart. I returned it to the store...Neiman Marcus, maybe, and they said wouldn't accept it because "we don't issue returns on used nightwear" (they only knew it was used because I told them) and because they "weren't designed to be slept in". I pointed out that they couldn't have it both ways... it was either nightwear, which is designed to be slept in, or "not designed to be slept in" which would make it NOT nightwear, but either way I was getting my money back. I did, but not without a fight.

    Ale Díaz
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like the very expensive beach flip flops I just saw, the tag said: Do not wet and do not expose to the sunlight.

    Phero
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must be for Americans, who play foot-ball with their hands. Instead of football, they should call it handegg.

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    #11

    By Opening The Envelope For The License Agreement, You Agree To It

    By Opening The Envelope For The License Agreement, You Agree To It

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Easy... cut up the other side of the envelope and leave the seal unbroken

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    #12

    Walmart Employee Here. We Were Given These Shirts Today. Walmart Profits Billions Off Of This Pandemic, Then Compares Their Sacrifice To WW2 Veterans

    Walmart Employee Here. We Were Given These Shirts Today. Walmart Profits Billions Off Of This Pandemic, Then Compares Their Sacrifice To WW2 Veterans

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    Otter
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's much cheaper to print t-shirts than to pay a living wage, or offer health insurance.

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    #13

    This “Dual” Camera Smartphone Doesn’t Have Two Functioning Cameras

    This “Dual” Camera Smartphone Doesn’t Have Two Functioning Cameras

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    A B C
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't it have been helpful if they said what brand this is so we can avoid it?

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    #14

    False Advertising Should Be A Felony

    False Advertising Should Be A Felony

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    CorgiGirl
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $50 flights are first come/first serve basis. Usually there are only about 3 or 4 seats on a plane that go for $50 ONE WAY BEFORE TAX. Once theses are gone, you pay the higher price in increments depending on how many seats they are selling

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    #15

    When You Thumbs Down Trash Like This On Netflix But It Keeps Coming Back At The Top Of Your Homepage

    When You Thumbs Down Trash Like This On Netflix But It Keeps Coming Back At The Top Of Your Homepage

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    #16

    Went In For The $1.99 Lunch Special. Sorry Sir, That Says $7.99 Lunch Special

    Went In For The $1.99 Lunch Special. Sorry Sir, That Says $7.99 Lunch Special

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    #17

    The Mixed Signals Of This Shoe Sale Advertisement

    The Mixed Signals Of This Shoe Sale Advertisement

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    Unremovable Ads On My $2,500 Samsung Smart TV

    Unremovable Ads On My $2,500 Samsung Smart TV

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    #19

    My Mother Recently Passed Away. This Morning I Thought I Got An Email From Her. Nope, Just A Spam Tabloid Naming Their Contact "Mom"

    My Mother Recently Passed Away. This Morning I Thought I Got An Email From Her. Nope, Just A Spam Tabloid Naming Their Contact "Mom"

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    #20

    This Packaging. Was Wondering Why It Ran Out So Quickly

    This Packaging. Was Wondering Why It Ran Out So Quickly

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    Layla Corman
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have this same exact product so of course I had to go see if my bottle looked like this too. After prying the top open for 5 minutes, sure enough mine looks the exact same, BUT I can't complain. The bottle is labeled as .5oz, which is a bit less than standard for skincare products. (For reference, a typical foundation is 1oz). This type of vaccum packaging helps us get most of the product out of the jar with little waste. The alternative would be to scoop the remaining product out with a cosmetics spatula. For the price of this, you definitely don't want waste. The good news is the glass jar is recyclable. Tip- when buying cosmetics and skincare, always look at the ounces and not the package/tube/jar!

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    #21

    Walgreens Replaced Their Freezer Window Panels With Screens That Constantly Flash/Move And Don't Even Accurately Represent What's Inside The Fridge

    Walgreens Replaced Their Freezer Window Panels With Screens That Constantly Flash/Move And Don't Even Accurately Represent What's Inside The Fridge

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    Beth Sito
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a person with a vestibular disorder, this would be a nightmare for me. I could see this giving me balance issues.

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    #22

    This Post Card Is Made To Look Like It’s From The Dealership. It’s Printed To Look Like The Information Is Smudged So That You Will Call Them

    This Post Card Is Made To Look Like It’s From The Dealership. It’s Printed To Look Like The Information Is Smudged So That You Will Call Them

    It’s a third-party warrantee company.

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    Lauren Caswell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Will result in *smudge* repair costs. Prey on anxiety. This is so sad

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    #23

    This "Avocado" Oil

    This "Avocado" Oil

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    Philler Space
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And always remember, "up to" is another way off saying "less than"

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    #24

    Dish Network Sent Out Advertisements In Envelopes That Make It Look Like A Special Occasion Card

    Dish Network Sent Out Advertisements In Envelopes That Make It Look Like A Special Occasion Card

    Also, trying to manipulate people by making the cards look handmade by a child.

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    FABULOUS1
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a guy from the cable company come to my door to try and convince me to change our carrier. He almost had me at the cheaper price per month, but further research it was only for 3 months than I would be charged regular price. But he continued to hound me after I told him that it wasnt a good time to talk because I had all 4 of my grandkids that day. I dont like to be pressured on a sale, took a while for him to understand the word no.

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    #25

    I Live In Minneapolis, Some Jerk Is Leaving This In Tip Jars Around Town Ahead Of Trump’s Rally Today

    I Live In Minneapolis, Some Jerk Is Leaving This In Tip Jars Around Town Ahead Of Trump’s Rally Today

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    Chich
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wipe your ass with it and mail it to the orange headed buffon.

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    #26

    An "Empty" Ink Cartridge That Probably Could Have Printed Another 50+ Sheets

    An "Empty" Ink Cartridge That Probably Could Have Printed Another 50+ Sheets

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    A B C
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's amazing and disgusting that companies are willing to waste so much ressources to make a little more profit

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    #27

    Sign The Contract Without Reading It Please

    Sign The Contract Without Reading It Please

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    #28

    I Just Found 20 Tunisian Dinars (7.5 Dollars) On The Ground, Then After Opening It, It Was Just An Advertisement For Some Stupid Discount

    I Just Found 20 Tunisian Dinars (7.5 Dollars) On The Ground, Then After Opening It, It Was Just An Advertisement For Some Stupid Discount

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    #29

    This Website Hilariously Just Stretches The Pixels To Turn Regular Clothing Into "Maternity" Clothing

    This Website Hilariously Just Stretches The Pixels To Turn Regular Clothing Into "Maternity" Clothing

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    #30

    They Took Away The In-Store Signage To Force You To Download Their App

    They Took Away The In-Store Signage To Force You To Download Their App

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    Buren
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Find it fast????? Is it faster than just displaying it? I hate 'forced technology', garbage apps, useless memberships to enable some basic functions that are not broken.

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    #31

    I Just Got Ad In The Mail Disguised As A Hand-Written Letter. Address Is Covered So I Don't Doxx Myself

    I Just Got Ad In The Mail Disguised As A Hand-Written Letter. Address Is Covered So I Don't Doxx Myself

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    #32

    This Pamphlet I Got On My Door Making Me Not Want To Touch My Doorknob Until I Realized

    This Pamphlet I Got On My Door Making Me Not Want To Touch My Doorknob Until I Realized

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    Andy Acceber
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh, I don't have a problem with this one. It's attention-getting but clearly only an ad as the ants are 2-D not 3-D.

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    #33

    This "Gold" Chalk That My Daughter Received As A Gift. White Chalk Spray-Painted Gold

    This "Gold" Chalk That My Daughter Received As A Gift. White Chalk Spray-Painted Gold

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    #34

    I Love Ads On My £250 Console That I Continue To Pay £6 A Month To Play On

    I Love Ads On My £250 Console That I Continue To Pay £6 A Month To Play On

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    #36

    This Vending Machine Is 100% Sold Out. It Only Tells You That Items Are Sold Out After You've Put Money In/Used Your Card

    This Vending Machine Is 100% Sold Out. It Only Tells You That Items Are Sold Out After You've Put Money In/Used Your Card

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    H Edwards
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vending machines in sane countries return your money when they can't dispense an item.

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    #37

    Food Delivery Service That Tells You “Someone Is At The Door! Okay We Lied”

    Food Delivery Service That Tells You “Someone Is At The Door! Okay We Lied”

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    #38

    This Kettle Saves 70% Energy. As Long As You Need To Boil 70% Less Water

    This Kettle Saves 70% Energy. As Long As You Need To Boil 70% Less Water

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    #39

    Nearly Didn't Notice The Cheapest Car Wash Program

    Nearly Didn't Notice The Cheapest Car Wash Program

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    Johanna
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Katzen-Wäsche! Thats what children do, just a very quick cleanup in the morning. XD

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    #40

    Chipotle Goes All-Out Advertising That For The Next Week Delivery Is Free, And Then Casually Makes The Delivery Menu Priced Higher Than The Regular One

    Chipotle Goes All-Out Advertising That For The Next Week Delivery Is Free, And Then Casually Makes The Delivery Menu Priced Higher Than The Regular One

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    Dave P
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Delivery is usually done by a third party app or company that takes a 25%-30% cut, nearly all places mark up for deliver so they actually make money.

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    #41

    Advertise Free WiFi But Make Sure The Customers Know The Procedure For How To Pay For It

    Advertise Free WiFi But Make Sure The Customers Know The Procedure For How To Pay For It

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    #42

    Retail Sign At H&M Today. The Small Line Is Hard To Read In Person

    Retail Sign At H&M Today. The Small Line Is Hard To Read In Person

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    Lauren Caswell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's always been a joke about these sales. Somewhere in the store, in the most unlikely place, is a $3 facecloth. So prices do indeed start at $3

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    #43

    I Got A Ticket. No, Just An Ad For A Tattoo Place

    I Got A Ticket. No, Just An Ad For A Tattoo Place

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    #44

    My School Has Vending Machines With Candy That Costs 1.50. They Conveniently Leave Off The 1 So It Looks Like It Costs 0.50

    My School Has Vending Machines With Candy That Costs 1.50. They Conveniently Leave Off The 1 So It Looks Like It Costs 0.50

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    Dill
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unless it says the real price somewhere on the machine, isn't this illegal?

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    #45

    Who Thought It Was A Good Idea To Put An Image Of 7 Churros For The Sign Of 3 Churros

    Who Thought It Was A Good Idea To Put An Image Of 7 Churros For The Sign Of 3 Churros

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    Don Golosso
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    $4 for three churros, Damn! I mean, it's literally some fried dough with sugar on top.

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    #46

    Please, Just Stop Using Fake Money As Advertising

    Please, Just Stop Using Fake Money As Advertising

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Most companies have a freepost number. Collect the unwanted garbage, pack it in a box with a brick and send it back to them. They have to pay for the weight of the package. In the Netherlands you can send packages up to 30 KG (66 Lbs) to a freepost number which will cost the company €17 on postage.

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    #47

    Got A Letter In An Envelope Which Said My Lease Was Terminated. Just Another Ad

    Got A Letter In An Envelope Which Said My Lease Was Terminated. Just Another Ad

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    #48

    How To Dissapoint Every Student On Campus

    How To Dissapoint Every Student On Campus

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    Caro Caro
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like this one. It's a sign for not eating in the Library with a quirky sense of humour.

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    #49

    Film Producers: "We Need To Advertise We Have Multiple CGI Dragons." Marketers: "Say No More"

    Film Producers: "We Need To Advertise We Have Multiple CGI Dragons." Marketers: "Say No More"

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    #50

    This Advertisement Designed To Look Like An Amazon Package

    This Advertisement Designed To Look Like An Amazon Package

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    #51

    Nordstrom Rack Is Trying To Sell These Sketchers As Magnannis? A Very Poor Job, No Less. Cool

    Nordstrom Rack Is Trying To Sell These Sketchers As Magnannis? A Very Poor Job, No Less. Cool

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    #52

    A $6.95 E-Mail Delivery Fee

    A $6.95 E-Mail Delivery Fee

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    #53

    This Iron Man Blow Up Toy

    This Iron Man Blow Up Toy

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    #54

    Diphenhydramine (Generic Benadryl) Costs $3 More When Marketed As A Sleep Aid Rather Than An Allergy Medicine

    Diphenhydramine (Generic Benadryl) Costs $3 More When Marketed As A Sleep Aid Rather Than An Allergy Medicine

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    Lauren Caswell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Neurofen was pulling this scam, packaged it 6 ways same strength, different price. Period cramps one was the most expensive. They got caught out and had to change their packaging and stop being misleading, especially as they chose menstruation to be the most expensive, when all the pills were the same dose 😡

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    #55

    Apple’s Proprietary USB An Extension Cable

    Apple’s Proprietary USB An Extension Cable

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    Dan Buczynski
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Apple computers used to be legitimately better than most PCs. I used to use them religiously. That isn't the case anymore. Apple is a phone company now that still makes very expensive computers that are no better, and arguably worse than, much more affordable PCs.

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    #56

    Saw These On Every Single Car Parked Behind Me Today Only To Realize I Had One As Well

    Saw These On Every Single Car Parked Behind Me Today Only To Realize I Had One As Well

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    cybermerlin2000
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go to the YouTube video of his song. Don't listen. Just type: This c*nt had the gall to post fake parking violation notices on everyone's car. I did not and will not listen to the music of anyone who uses scare tactics to make people listen to his content. Then give him a thumbs down before moving onto Apple Music, Spotify etc

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    #57

    Warranty Void Sticker On The Outside Of The Box

    Warranty Void Sticker On The Outside Of The Box

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    #58

    Nearly Had A Heart Attack

    Nearly Had A Heart Attack

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    Lauren Caswell
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes it seem like you are about to be arrested/have bailiffs at the door! I can barely tell it's an ad, tbh I would have freaked that I had some unpaid debt somewhere

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    #59

    Amazon Making You Pay $18.99 Per Season, Henry Danger Only Had 5 Seasons But Amazon Stretched It And Made It 12 Seasons Each $18.99

    Amazon Making You Pay $18.99 Per Season, Henry Danger Only Had 5 Seasons But Amazon Stretched It And Made It 12 Seasons Each $18.99

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Record companies do the same. Release album, release album +bonus track, release collector edition album + 2 bonus tracks and booklet, release Best of, Highlights, Remastered and Unedited versions. Release all the versions with a poster and call them Vintage Edition.

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    #60

    Dollar Shave Club Makes Their Online-Bought Razor Handles Incompatible With Their In-Store Razor Refills

    Dollar Shave Club Makes Their Online-Bought Razor Handles Incompatible With Their In-Store Razor Refills

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    The Scout
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One more reason I am glad that I switched to classic double-edged blades years ago. They are sometimes hard to get in "normal" stores, butthe price is absolutely unbeatable even if you go for premium brands. As an added bonus, a classic razor used with soap and a shaving brush upgrades what would otherwise be a grooming chore to a morning ritual...

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    #61

    This Website Fakes A Chrome Error To Convince You To Disable Your Ad Blocker

    This Website Fakes A Chrome Error To Convince You To Disable Your Ad Blocker

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    rspanther
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate these. I don't want intrusive ads. That being said I understand that the ads pay for your site.

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    #62

    Zoom In On The 5th Star

    Zoom In On The 5th Star

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    cybermerlin2000
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this might be a miscommunication with the graphics company that made the banner. Owner: Can you make me a banner with five pictures of stars but the last one needs to have half in it. Print shop: Got ya! No probs mate

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    #63

    This Ad For Vitamin Water That Claims It Works Better Than Flu Shots

    This Ad For Vitamin Water That Claims It Works Better Than Flu Shots

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    #64

    So, Which Is It, Campbell's? 30% Or 40% Bigger?

    So, Which Is It, Campbell's? 30% Or 40% Bigger?

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    #65

    Sneaky Bastards

    Sneaky Bastards

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    #66

    Top Slice Of Bacon vs. The Rest In The Package

    Top Slice Of Bacon vs. The Rest In The Package

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    #67

    Shrinkflation Used By Cadbury To Literally Cut Corners. The Bottom Chocolate Bar Is More Than 8 Percent Smaller

    Shrinkflation Used By Cadbury To Literally Cut Corners. The Bottom Chocolate Bar Is More Than 8 Percent Smaller

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    Layla Corman
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to know the exact weight of each of these bars. The rounded off bar on the bottom looks thicker than the flat bar on top. Is the volume that is removed from the corners actually put on top of the chocolate pieces? *if you were looking at both, next to eachother on a table at eye level, the rounded bar looks like it would be taller.

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    #68

    Spend Two Dollars For 100 Pennies. What A Bargain

    Spend Two Dollars For 100 Pennies. What A Bargain

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    Roxy Eastland
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, someone is going to have to explain this one to a non-American. Why would anyone want or need to buy a bag of pennies to start with?

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    #69

    My Wife’s Cell Phone Plan Was Automatically Signed Up For The 1GB Shared. The 3GB Shared Is Exactly The Same Price

    My Wife’s Cell Phone Plan Was Automatically Signed Up For The 1GB Shared. The 3GB Shared Is Exactly The Same Price

    Had to navigate manually to find this

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    #70

    Illusion 100

    Illusion 100

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Delete Bullguard now and get rid of all the offers that you can't skip.

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    #71

    This Barbershop Advertises $12 Haircuts In Big White Font But Mentions A Very Important Detail In Small Black Letters

    This Barbershop Advertises $12 Haircuts In Big White Font But Mentions A Very Important Detail In Small Black Letters

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    Roxy Eastland
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But why? How is this good business? Do they think people will book in for a cut on a different day, without mentioning the offer? Do they think the customer will sit there, get their hair cut, and then be told 'oh, you have to pay full price because - look - its not Tuesday or Wednesday today', and, hurray, they've made more money for the business? Do they think this customer will come back?

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    #72

    Found Two Of These On My Car Today. I Almost Freaked Out

    Found Two Of These On My Car Today. I Almost Freaked Out

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    Amy Pattie
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ad itself is funny, finding it on your own car should entitle you for compensation for your mental health

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    #73

    Your Virus Protection Expires Soon. Have A Popup You Can't Close With A Counter That Keeps Resetting To 200

    Your Virus Protection Expires Soon. Have A Popup You Can't Close With A Counter That Keeps Resetting To 200

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    #74

    This Thing I Bought For My Son: You Don't See The Actual Toy Until You Open The Package. It Literally Advertises: "Seems Real!"

    This Thing I Bought For My Son: You Don't See The Actual Toy Until You Open The Package. It Literally Advertises: "Seems Real!"

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    #75

    Drop An "F" For All The Parents Who Will Buy This For Christmas, Not Knowing That The Game Is Free

    Drop An "F" For All The Parents Who Will Buy This For Christmas, Not Knowing That The Game Is Free

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    ProductofNZ
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Clarification: The base game is free. The freeze bundle was a special retail version of the game with the 'Deep Freeze Bundle' Addons. So the cost is for addons not available in the base game.

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    #76

    120 Mbps Plan Has 100 Mbps Download Speed. When I Asked The Explanation On The Phone, They Said That "120 Mbps" Is Just The Name Of The Plan

    120 Mbps Plan Has 100 Mbps Download Speed. When I Asked The Explanation On The Phone, They Said That "120 Mbps" Is Just The Name Of The Plan

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    #77

    What A Gimicky Way To Sell Less For The Same Price

    What A Gimicky Way To Sell Less For The Same Price

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    TitanFoxX
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They are two different types and flavors. Either the "special" type is more expensive or reduced in weight.

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    #78

    This Will Make Me Order Food From You

    This Will Make Me Order Food From You

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    #79

    Free App, Then Get Forced To Pay $80 When You Download It

    Free App, Then Get Forced To Pay $80 When You Download It

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    #80

    This Company Re-Packages Sour Patches For A Jacked Up Price

    This Company Re-Packages Sour Patches For A Jacked Up Price

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    #81

    The Sneaky “& Up” On The Sign Of My Local “Dollar” Store

    The Sneaky “& Up” On The Sign Of My Local “Dollar” Store

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    #82

    I Thought A Pair Of NZ Police Vans Overtook Me On The Road This Morning. Then I Caught Up With Them On The Lights And Realized

    I Thought A Pair Of NZ Police Vans Overtook Me On The Road This Morning. Then I Caught Up With Them On The Lights And Realized

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    #83

    My $108 College Textbook Does Not Come With Binding To Make It Harder To Resell

    My $108 College Textbook Does Not Come With Binding To Make It Harder To Resell

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    Andy Acceber
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's weird. Books without bindings are more accessible for low vision students. The students can easily put the full, unbound book onto a scanner, then have their e-reader read or enlarge the test. I wonder if your textbook was somehow marketed for that? Seems odd to have all textbooks unbound.

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    #84

    NordVPN's Infinite "Only Now 70% Off" With A Fake Timer That Eventually Resets

    NordVPN's Infinite "Only Now 70% Off" With A Fake Timer That Eventually Resets

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You should know by now that every "Time Limited Offer" is always followed by another "Time Limited Offer" that might even be better....

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    #85

    Plumbing Company Disguised As Missed Package To Get You To Call Them And Setup Appointment To "Test Water". The Blue Ink Was Printed On

    Plumbing Company Disguised As Missed Package To Get You To Call Them And Setup Appointment To "Test Water". The Blue Ink Was Printed On

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be illegal in most European countries. Mostly, misleading ads are forbidden and if the offender doesn't stop this practice after they have been warned they can get hefty fines up to €100 000.

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    #86

    Brand New Package Of Staples. Took A Note From The Chips People

    Brand New Package Of Staples. Took A Note From The Chips People

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    #87

    Notice The Extremely Small "Up To" Could've Fooled Me If I Wasn't At A Stoplight

    Notice The Extremely Small "Up To" Could've Fooled Me If I Wasn't At A Stoplight

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    Wilf
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine living somewhere where companies actually BOAST about paying you only $12 and hour and giving you paid leave!

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    #88

    Optimum Admail Tricks You Into Opening It With Fake Amazon Gift Card

    Optimum Admail Tricks You Into Opening It With Fake Amazon Gift Card

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    #89

    I Was Waiting For A Very Important Call And I Just Received This Notification From A Shopping App

    I Was Waiting For A Very Important Call And I Just Received This Notification From A Shopping App

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    #90

    This Is Printed To Look Like An Eviction Notice. Imagine Walking Up To Your Door And Seeing This Ad For Window And Door Replacements. During A Pandemic When Many Can't Pay Rent

    This Is Printed To Look Like An Eviction Notice. Imagine Walking Up To Your Door And Seeing This Ad For Window And Door Replacements. During A Pandemic When Many Can't Pay Rent

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    Stephanie A Mutti
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This just looks like a regular estimate form where the top copy stays with the company and the lower copy goes to the prospective costumer

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    #91

    Suddenly I Don't Trust All The High Ratings On My New Controller

    Suddenly I Don't Trust All The High Ratings On My New Controller

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    Samma Jamma
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazon purchase? You can file a complaint about the 3rd party seller soliciting reviews in exchange for coupons, monetary value, free products, etc.

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    #92

    Bought "Genuine" Converse At A Market

    Bought "Genuine" Converse At A Market

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    #93

    Makes You Think It Has An IGN Award, Until You Read The Fine Print

    Makes You Think It Has An IGN Award, Until You Read The Fine Print

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    #94

    This Facebook Ad Which Has A Fake "+100" Which Makes People Click On The Ad

    This Facebook Ad Which Has A Fake "+100" Which Makes People Click On The Ad

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    Klas Klättermus
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Facebook is just soo full of scams in their paid ads. How come Facebook doesn't have to take responsibililty for when they spread scams and pyramid schemes and such?

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    #95

    I've Ordered Something From Flipkart. So I Panicked A Little When I Saw That 19 Missed Calls From Flipkart In Notifications. Too Bad Flipkart Is A Jerk

    I've Ordered Something From Flipkart. So I Panicked A Little When I Saw That 19 Missed Calls From Flipkart In Notifications. Too Bad Flipkart Is A Jerk

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    #96

    These Items At A Dollar Store Are Basically The Same Thing In Different Packaging But The One On The Right Is Twice The Price

    These Items At A Dollar Store Are Basically The Same Thing In Different Packaging But The One On The Right Is Twice The Price

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    Kristin Ingersoll
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like there's something additional in the yellow package. Maybe that's why it's more expensive?

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    #97

    Wondered Why The New Pens Were Running Out So Quickly. Turns Out There Is No Ink, Just A Tip

    Wondered Why The New Pens Were Running Out So Quickly. Turns Out There Is No Ink, Just A Tip

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    A B C
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Normally the tip is stuck into some foamy material holding the ink, so these pictures don't actually show if there's anything wrong with this pen.

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    #98

    Interesting How The “Earn Up To” Isn’t The Same Font Or Dark Green Color As The “$13.50 An Hour”

    Interesting How The “Earn Up To” Isn’t The Same Font Or Dark Green Color As The “$13.50 An Hour”

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    #99

    Got Me To Delete My Account There

    Got Me To Delete My Account There

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We're going to send you annoying mails because you lately haven't bought any stuff that you really don't need.

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    #100

    AT&T's New Deceitful Mailing Tactics Including Fake Handwriting, Coffee Stain, And Sticky Note

    AT&T's New Deceitful Mailing Tactics Including Fake Handwriting, Coffee Stain, And Sticky Note

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    #101

    Local Market Trying To Trick Me

    Local Market Trying To Trick Me

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    Hugh Willie Mungous
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a tradition of such amusing pub signs. Everybody knows them for what they are. They are not offensive in any way.

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