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God is in the details, they say. But so is the devil. Especially when you’re hungry and drained after yet another bender day in this wild, wild world. And though jerk packaging designs do not apply solely to food, but come in many shapes and product categories, they are the solid reason why so many of us have some level of trust issues.

Like, putting three salami tranches on the side of a pizza so that it gets a “window view,” shining like a diamond out of the package, is borderline bearable. We bear this injustice only because we know it can get worse. Like a wrap packaged in such a way that it looks ⅓ bigger than it truly is.

So Bored Panda has compiled this list as a safe place to talk about shamelessly evil packaging designs that have been spotted all over the world. And even if the phenomenon is more or less universal, it doesn’t mean it’s okay. On the contrary, it serves as a reminder that it can always get worse than your chocolate box with 50% of the candy discreetly concealed from the packaging because it doesn’t exist.

Psst! More infuriating packages that boil even the most Zen blood of all can be found in our previous articles here and here.

#1

1001 Stickers And 768 Of Them Are Useless Squares. Thanks, Disney

1001 Stickers And 768 Of Them Are Useless Squares. Thanks, Disney

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    Tricked By The Packaging Of My Moisturizing Cream

    Tricked By The Packaging Of My Moisturizing Cream

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

    Happens all the time. Always read the amount/ oz's etc... I open the packages too

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    Is Anyone Else Bothered By Deceptive Packaging Like This?

    Is Anyone Else Bothered By Deceptive Packaging Like This?

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    Bored Panda reached out to Portugal-based graphic designer Laura Vanagaite who specializes in branding and illustration design. Laura said that deceptive packaging like the ones you see in this post is really a way to trick the human mind.

    “Once we see unique photos of food and drinks, our mind creates the impression that the volume of the contents is greater than it actually is.” This anticipation is destroyed as soon as you open the package. “And once we find out that the reality is different, we feel the disappointment,” Laura explained.

    When asked why there is still so much deceptive packaging sold in the shopping aisles, Laura said that this is a clever marketing technique. “Brands know that beautiful imagery sells and that catchy photos with great products create the illusion which will help to sell it fast.”

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    #4

    Bought These Sticky Notes Cause I Thought The Gold Border Was Nice

    Bought These Sticky Notes Cause I Thought The Gold Border Was Nice

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    However, the alluring impression of the deceptive packaging is temporary. Laura says that in order to establish a bond with your loyal customers, brands should employ functional and trustworthy designs. It’s what allows them “to create a feeling of security between them and their customer.”

    When it comes to the right kind of packaging design, Laura explained “that all areas of design have a purpose to solve a problem and provide trust to the user.” This means that user-friendly packaging should have features like safety and enhanced usability, be appealing and optimal, and fit the specific customer requirements.

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    “Every good design needs to be functional, practical, and represent the brand itself in a good way.” But that doesn’t mean it should be boring, on the contrary. In addition to all the features mentioned before, efficient packaging has to grab the consumer’s attention.

    This is where the product and packaging designers come into play. “The designer has the ability to make the design stand out by using shapes, colors, orientations. These are key in making it clear to the consumer what the brand is about and what its purpose is."

    #7

    Ahh Yes, Reality Is Often Disappointing

    Ahh Yes, Reality Is Often Disappointing

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    #8

    "Printed All Over" And Deliberately Leaves The Pattern On The Outside Of The Package

    "Printed All Over" And Deliberately Leaves The Pattern On The Outside Of The Package

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    #9

    Natural My Foot

    Natural My Foot

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

    It turns out this is due to a quirk in Indian food safety standards that allow only non-processed foods to be called natural without using the disclaimer. The company assures its customers that the sugar is indeed natural, but it is processed from sugar cane juice to sugar. https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/companies/not-its-true-nature-parrys-explains-disclaimer-on-its-natural-brown-sugar-7004201.htm

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    #10

    Rolling Stone Presents (39 Of The) 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time

    Rolling Stone Presents (39 Of The) 500 Greatest Songs Of All Time

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    Ty Stratton-Quirk
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They say "Always read the fine print", but I never thought that would apply to the front cover of a book...

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    #11

    Both Weigh 500g But The Green One Is In A 30% "Bigger Bag More To Share"

    Both Weigh 500g But The Green One Is In A 30% "Bigger Bag More To Share"

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    #12

    So Thankful For My Singular Candy Topping

    So Thankful For My Singular Candy Topping

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    #13

    Thought I’d Buy Some Colored Pens. Turns Out Every Single One Of Them Has Blue Ink

    Thought I’d Buy Some Colored Pens. Turns Out Every Single One Of Them Has Blue Ink

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    #14

    Bought A Ball Pit For My Baby

    Bought A Ball Pit For My Baby

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    #15

    This "Box" Of Beef Jerky

    This "Box" Of Beef Jerky

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

    Yes, this is deceptive, but always remember to check the weight of the content.

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    #16

    How Can They Even Call This "Non-Dairy?"

    How Can They Even Call This "Non-Dairy?"

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

    That's just the law trying to protect people with dietary issues. It contains traces of milk products (Sodium Caseinate) and even if that doesn't cause any problems, it is still necessary to mention it as milk as a potential allergen. But the creamer is not a dried milk product as many creamers are. The main ingredients are corn syrup and palm oil. If you want to throw a fit, start with those two.

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    #18

    This Cashew Packaging. I Was Wondering Why My Hand Instantly Hit The Bottom When I Opened It

    This Cashew Packaging. I Was Wondering Why My Hand Instantly Hit The Bottom When I Opened It

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    #19

    Bought A Coloring Book And Pencils To Keep Myself Busy While I’m Off Work. Thought These Were Full-Size Pencils

    Bought A Coloring Book And Pencils To Keep Myself Busy While I’m Off Work. Thought These Were Full-Size Pencils

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    #20

    New Packaging (Right), Same Quantity

    New Packaging (Right), Same Quantity

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

    Disgusting. Anything that uses more plastic to pack something than is absolutely necessary is just awful. Arggh, this is making me so mad! Who are these people?!

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    #21

    800 Pieces. Yeah Right. The Box Is Half Blocked And 550 Pieces Are Tiny Dot Pieces. My Son Was Not Happy

    800 Pieces. Yeah Right. The Box Is Half Blocked And 550 Pieces Are Tiny Dot Pieces. My Son Was Not Happy

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

    People need to regularly post this kind of thing to warn others and stop companies from doing things like this

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    #22

    I Was Wondering Why This Watermelon Juice Tasted So Weird

    I Was Wondering Why This Watermelon Juice Tasted So Weird

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    #23

    Bought Some Eye Makeup, Just Realized One Of The Eyeshadows Isn’t Safe For Eyes. Found Out Via White Print On A White Background

    Bought Some Eye Makeup, Just Realized One Of The Eyeshadows Isn’t Safe For Eyes. Found Out Via White Print On A White Background

    “Not intended for use in the immediate eye area”

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    #25

    My Mother Ordered 1000 Plastic Blocks For Her Nephews. Ended Up Receiving 523

    My Mother Ordered 1000 Plastic Blocks For Her Nephews. Ended Up Receiving 523

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    #26

    Brand New Protein Powder, Not Even Filled Half Whey

    Brand New Protein Powder, Not Even Filled Half Whey

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

    Ha! Love the pun. At least you *gained* something from this experience.

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    #27

    I Guess The Meatballs All Just Wanted A Window Seat

    I Guess The Meatballs All Just Wanted A Window Seat

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    #29

    Tesco Is Selling "Flushable" Wet Wipes Which Are "Harmful To Aquatic Life"

    Tesco Is Selling "Flushable" Wet Wipes Which Are "Harmful To Aquatic Life"

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

    ALL “flushable” wipes are harmful and should NOT be flushed because they still don’t break down well and clog up pipes and it is awful for the environment. These should be illegal to be called flushable.

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    #30

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

    More wasteful packaging. How do the people who come up with these ideas sleep at night. A lot of cereal boxes are half empty. Not only would it save on cardboard, the plastic for the bag inside and the ink, if it were more realistic for the contents, it would also be cheaper to freight because they'd fit more boxes in a truck.

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    #31

    No, It's Not Bigger. It's Of Same Size

    No, It's Not Bigger. It's Of Same Size

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    James016
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't say what they are comparing it to. Is there some small print saying its now bigger than a pea?

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    #32

    This Box Of Mostly Sticks With Some Matches In It

    This Box Of Mostly Sticks With Some Matches In It

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    #33

    Disappointment

    Disappointment

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

    Everybody: "Uhh, this packaging is terrible." Me: "Is this... CATAN on the second picture? Yay, let me play with you!"

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    #34

    9 Sticker Rolls. One Mildly Infuriated 7-Year-Old

    9 Sticker Rolls. One Mildly Infuriated 7-Year-Old

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

    These are the worst. Unfortunately there is always a new generation of parents who are clueless enough to fall for them so they keep making them.

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    #35

    "Made In U.S.A"

    "Made In U.S.A"

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

    The case is made in the USA... we can't actually trust them to make the important stuff.

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    #36

    Some Acrylic Paints I Bought

    Some Acrylic Paints I Bought

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

    Not only is this deceptive, but it's producing extra packaging for nothing. You know that package and all the paint tubes are going to still be on this planet long after all of us are dead and gone.

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    #37

    Went To Poundland And Had The Choice Between These And After Eights, Got These Cause They We're Bigger, I Paid For Air

    Went To Poundland And Had The Choice Between These And After Eights, Got These Cause They We're Bigger, I Paid For Air

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    #38

    Pain

    Pain

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

    So...what the heck ARE these? I dont recognize that (fruit? veggie?) purple thing....

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    #39

    Actual Size Is Not The Actual Size

    Actual Size Is Not The Actual Size

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    #40

    Coloring Kit That Is 90% Empty And Counts Each Piece Of Paper As One Piece In 100 Pieces

    Coloring Kit That Is 90% Empty And Counts Each Piece Of Paper As One Piece In 100 Pieces

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    #41

    Coloring Book For My Son

    Coloring Book For My Son

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    #42

    Sneaky Packaging Cheating Us

    Sneaky Packaging Cheating Us

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    #44

    This Sour Batch Candy Bag Felt Oddly Light

    This Sour Batch Candy Bag Felt Oddly Light

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    #45

    One Of The Blocks Isn't One Of The Blocks

    One Of The Blocks Isn't One Of The Blocks

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

    But can we appreciate the amount of effort put into making that piece of cardboard into looking like a block?

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    #47

    These Were Locked In A Glass Case Facing Forward So You Couldn’t Just Read The Back Before Purchase

    These Were Locked In A Glass Case Facing Forward So You Couldn’t Just Read The Back Before Purchase

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    #48

    This Pizza Tastes Like False Advertising

    This Pizza Tastes Like False Advertising

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    Catlady6000
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm picturing a sweat shop full of kids frantically rolling 1000s of pizza crusts

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    #49

    Even Worse - It's Stale

    Even Worse - It's Stale

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

    Why would anyone buy popcorn in a bag, in a box, in a box with a window anyway?

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    #51

    Bought This For My 3-Year-Old. "The Claw" Is A Printout

    Bought This For My 3-Year-Old. "The Claw" Is A Printout

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    #52

    A Yard Of Snickers. Sorry, But I Tore Out The Cardboard Flaps That Kept Them Centered

    A Yard Of Snickers. Sorry, But I Tore Out The Cardboard Flaps That Kept Them Centered

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    #53

    You Can Probably Imagine My Daughter's Disappointment When We Opened Up This Crayola "Super Art Tub"

    You Can Probably Imagine My Daughter's Disappointment When We Opened Up This Crayola "Super Art Tub"

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

    The worst part of these things is they are likely given as gifts, often by a grandparent. Then everyone feels sad and let down when it's opened.

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    #57

    Sugar Free = 16g Sugar

    Sugar Free = 16g Sugar

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

    Maybe they don't include the sugar in the item price & that's why it's "free"... Is that how they get away with blatant lies like this?

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    #58

    Pam's Serving Size That Suggests There Are No Calories In Their Oil Spray

    Pam's Serving Size That Suggests There Are No Calories In Their Oil Spray

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

    That's how Tictacs are zero calories too. A single Tictac has a calorific value that is so small they can legally round it down to zero. Per 100g there's 397kcal

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    #59

    Some Super Glue I Bought. Classic

    Some Super Glue I Bought. Classic

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    #60

    Almost Did It, Too

    Almost Did It, Too

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

    Could be a case of bad packaging design, rather than deliberate misleading packaging.

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    #61

    This Is Toothpaste. Why Pretend It’s Bigger Than It Is

    This Is Toothpaste. Why Pretend It’s Bigger Than It Is

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

    How can we design a package that includes a tiny item without people noticing that they are basically buying packaging and air?

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    #62

    Found A Cheap Kitchen Scale. I Feel Like Something Is Missing

    Found A Cheap Kitchen Scale. I Feel Like Something Is Missing

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    #63

    This One Caught Me A Little Off Guard. We Always Buy These Same Ones And This Time I Pulled The Tube Out And It's The Size Of Those Mini Ones

    This One Caught Me A Little Off Guard. We Always Buy These Same Ones And This Time I Pulled The Tube Out And It's The Size Of Those Mini Ones

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    #64

    This Angry Bird Gummies Are Actually Gummy Bears

    This Angry Bird Gummies Are Actually Gummy Bears

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    #65

    I Redeemed $100 Worth Of Reward Points For This Deceptively-Sized Makeup Sample

    I Redeemed $100 Worth Of Reward Points For This Deceptively-Sized Makeup Sample

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    #67

    Expected Half, But Ended Up With The Whole Pepperoni

    Expected Half, But Ended Up With The Whole Pepperoni

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    #70

    Packaging Of These Chocolates

    Packaging Of These Chocolates

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    #71

    Powerade Is Using Shrinkflation By Replacing Their 32oz Drinks With 28oz And Stores Are Charging The Same Amount

    Powerade Is Using Shrinkflation By Replacing Their 32oz Drinks With 28oz And Stores Are Charging The Same Amount

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    #72

    My Chemistry Teacher Bought These Markers Thinking They’d Be The Full Rainbow. They Were All Black

    My Chemistry Teacher Bought These Markers Thinking They’d Be The Full Rainbow. They Were All Black

    It only says so in small print at the bottom right of the backside. Very misleading design even if it does save money for the company.

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

    Most art supplies are packaged and sold the same way so they don’t have to remake the box multiple times and only have to add a sticker

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    #74

    $20 For 11 Chocolates. Happy Valentines

    $20 For 11 Chocolates. Happy Valentines

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

    I went to a gourmet chocolate shop for a Christmas gift this year. I bought a $16 box with beautiful, local, handcrafted chocolates. It ended up being 15 pieces of chocolate - truffles, peanut butter cups, bon bons, meltaways. So worth shopping local.

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    #75

    My Disappointment Is Immeasurable And My Day Is Ruined. I Didn’t Even Get A Cotton Candy One

    My Disappointment Is Immeasurable And My Day Is Ruined. I Didn’t Even Get A Cotton Candy One

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

    Wait you mean it wasn't a giant lollipop? And I don't even see a butterscotch... poor you.

    #76

    Off! Citronella Candle Not Intended To Repel Mosquitos

    Off! Citronella Candle Not Intended To Repel Mosquitos

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    #77

    Bought A Four-Pack Of Frozen Pretzels. Only Got Two And About 17 Salt Packets

    Bought A Four-Pack Of Frozen Pretzels. Only Got Two And About 17 Salt Packets

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    #78

    I Absolutely Hate Paper Towel Packaging! Just Tell Me The Actual Number Of Rolls Dammit

    I Absolutely Hate Paper Towel Packaging! Just Tell Me The Actual Number Of Rolls Dammit

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

    Bounty has several different size packages with the same number of rolls. Mega is at least twice their smallest roll - which was on sale at Wal-Mart. It is tiny compared to the bag of 8 rolls I already had. I did feel cheated. Manufacturers make many identical products; packaged differently with different model numbers depending on where it is sold. Price comparison is impossible.

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    #79

    Packaging Says 8 Slices, It's Actually 4 Slices Cut In Half

    Packaging Says 8 Slices, It's Actually 4 Slices Cut In Half

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    #80

    Deceptive Packaging

    Deceptive Packaging

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

    No, no, this is just considerate to parents. Kids are happy and as a parent there is less slime to clean up. I passionately hate that stuff about as much as my kids love it.

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    #82

    This “HD Webcam” Runs At 640x480p Resolution

    This “HD Webcam” Runs At 640x480p Resolution

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    #83

    Couldn't Have Added 1 More Piece. Really

    Couldn't Have Added 1 More Piece. Really

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    #84

    Normal Shower Gel Versus XXL Shower Gel

    Normal Shower Gel Versus XXL Shower Gel

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

    Them " it was always XXL, we're just now telling you about it"

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    #85

    Fun Fact They're All Like That And I'm Mad

    Fun Fact They're All Like That And I'm Mad

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    #86

    Chocolate Bars That Make It Look Like They Are For Dogs. But Are Not

    Chocolate Bars That Make It Look Like They Are For Dogs. But Are Not

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    #90

    These Valentine’s Day Chocolates

    These Valentine’s Day Chocolates

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

    It does say 'Sampler' on it on the yellow label.

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    #91

    I Understand This Is A Fairly Common Trick, But Yikes

    I Understand This Is A Fairly Common Trick, But Yikes

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

    Twice as much plastic into the environment as they could have got away with. Pigs.

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    #92

    Bought Cheap Headphones. The Cable Advertised vs. The Cable Given

    Bought Cheap Headphones. The Cable Advertised vs. The Cable Given

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    #93

    Wondered Why My New Sheets Felt Like Garbage

    Wondered Why My New Sheets Felt Like Garbage

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

    I mean it says microfiber twice, I guess they just hope people don’t bother reading anything before spending hard earned money, as the saying goes a fool and his money are soon parted

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    #96

    Lovingly Handmade. Only 2/3 Of My Wrap

    Lovingly Handmade. Only 2/3 Of My Wrap

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    #97

    When You Tilt It To The Left

    When You Tilt It To The Left

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    #98

    Ah Yes, White Chocolate

    Ah Yes, White Chocolate

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    #99

    The Struggle Is Real

    The Struggle Is Real

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

    On my local supermarket shelves the price labels have a price per X under the actual price. Like 63cents per 100g, or 24c per 100ml so you can compare easily between, say, two brands of sauce next to each other. With toilet paper they have a price per sheet so it's really easy to get a realistic comparison.

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    #100

    An Entire Tin Containing 8 Mini Snickers

    An Entire Tin Containing 8 Mini Snickers

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

    Its a nice box though I would totally keep it but the snickers just make me mad :(

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    #101

    Grampa Bought Some Paper Clips. To Their Credit, It Does Say "Contains 50 Paperclips" On The Back Of The Box, But

    Grampa Bought Some Paper Clips. To Their Credit, It Does Say "Contains 50 Paperclips" On The Back Of The Box, But

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    #102

    These Bluetooth Headphones Have To Be Permanently Plugged In To Provide Power

    These Bluetooth Headphones Have To Be Permanently Plugged In To Provide Power

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    #103

    “12 Days Of Hot Sauce” Advent Calendar Has Only Six Flavors

    “12 Days Of Hot Sauce” Advent Calendar Has Only Six Flavors

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    S. Tor Storm
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    actually going through the trouble of making two sets of packaging, now that's deceitful

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    #104

    “2 Pack” Of The Office Face Masks

    “2 Pack” Of The Office Face Masks

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    #105

    Not One Single Chip

    Not One Single Chip

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    Signe Manat Hansen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't be sad, it's not even proper chocolate. "Chocolaty chips" my sizable ass

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    #108

    Making The Actual Number Of Items You’re Getting Almost The Same Color As The Packaging

    Making The Actual Number Of Items You’re Getting Almost The Same Color As The Packaging

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    #109

    Misleading Lox Window. Sneaky Little Hobbitses

    Misleading Lox Window. Sneaky Little Hobbitses

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

    The weight is indicated, so you can guess how much is 113 grams.

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    #110

    My Daughter Was So Confused. She Thought I Gave Her The Wrong Popsicle

    My Daughter Was So Confused. She Thought I Gave Her The Wrong Popsicle

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    #111

    Outside Of Box vs. Inside Of Box. I Just Wanted What Was In The Picture. A Clear Bag

    Outside Of Box vs. Inside Of Box. I Just Wanted What Was In The Picture. A Clear Bag

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

    Waste of space using the bag as advertising your not going to show many people the bag.

    #112

    Bought This "Large" Box Of Skittles At A Hockey Game. Had Fewer Skittles Than A Standard Bag

    Bought This "Large" Box Of Skittles At A Hockey Game. Had Fewer Skittles Than A Standard Bag

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

    This is why I never buy candy at the theater (cinema) or at sports arenas/stadiums. They're all packed in these same size boxes to stack uniformly on the stand, but actually have less product than what you'd buy at the grocery store AND you're gonna pay at least twice the grocery store price!

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    #113

    I’ve Said It Before And I’ll Say It Again: Quotation Marks Are Not For Emphasis

    I’ve Said It Before And I’ll Say It Again: Quotation Marks Are Not For Emphasis

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

    If you're dumb enough to buy a brand of popcorn just because it says "gluten free" on the label, you're begging to be ripped off. Popcorn is....wait for it.....CORN. Corn never had gluten.

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    #114

    I Should Have Just Hung A Real Play-Doh Container. Penny For Scale

    I Should Have Just Hung A Real Play-Doh Container. Penny For Scale

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    #115

    What A Great Chocolate Bar. Oh Wait

    What A Great Chocolate Bar. Oh Wait

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    #116

    Bought This "Emoji" Cake. This Is Actually Worse Than Those Emoji Lollipops

    Bought This "Emoji" Cake. This Is Actually Worse Than Those Emoji Lollipops

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    #117

    The Assembly Rating On Our New TV Stand

    The Assembly Rating On Our New TV Stand

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

    Don’t have to drill holes or cut wood, I’d say it’s easy

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    #118

    This Candy Burgers Bottom Bun Is Plastic Packaging Instead Of Candy, And It's Hollow From The Inside

    This Candy Burgers Bottom Bun Is Plastic Packaging Instead Of Candy, And It's Hollow From The Inside

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    #119

    They Really Sold It With The Packaging

    They Really Sold It With The Packaging

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    #120

    Why Have Empty Blister Packages At All

    Why Have Empty Blister Packages At All

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

    Sometimes, medicine is packed with blisters with left-out spots, so a stripe of 10 is enlarged to a size that could take 14. Weird enough - in the EU, cucumbers have to meet certain standards in the regular grocery business (Bio, organic et al may and do vary). Among these is that they're required to be straight within some tolerance, which makes sense because it allows efficient transport by dense packaging. I do get that natural produce has to endure being discriminated for not being straight, but I don't get why this isn't ruled out.

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    #121

    I’d Say The Contents Were About As Much As Those Little Bags Of Pretzels From The Airline

    I’d Say The Contents Were About As Much As Those Little Bags Of Pretzels From The Airline

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    #122

    Just Wanted Oyster Sauce. Instead Accidentally Got Oyster Brand Fish Sauce With A Picture Of An Oyster On It

    Just Wanted Oyster Sauce. Instead Accidentally Got Oyster Brand Fish Sauce With A Picture Of An Oyster On It

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    #123

    I Just Bought This. If You Are Going To Cheat On Product Quantity, Shouldn't Have Used Clear Packaging

    I Just Bought This. If You Are Going To Cheat On Product Quantity, Shouldn't Have Used Clear Packaging

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    chi-wei shen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not cheating when the customer can see it right from the beginning.

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    #124

    I Guess It’s Not Dishonest, But My Daughter’s Face Was Hilarious When She Pulled It Out Of The Packaging

    I Guess It’s Not Dishonest, But My Daughter’s Face Was Hilarious When She Pulled It Out Of The Packaging

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    #125

    Almost Bought These Until I Realized That The Packaging Pushes The Cookies Toward The Top To Make It Look More Full

    Almost Bought These Until I Realized That The Packaging Pushes The Cookies Toward The Top To Make It Look More Full

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

    So many of these are showing in this kind of packaging - do people really not look at these?

    #126

    Well Ok Then

    Well Ok Then

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

    This happens with oatmeal. The "peaches/strawberries/blueberries, etc" and cream are usually just died/flavored apples.

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    #127

    This Math Constantly Being Used By Paper Towel Companies

    This Math Constantly Being Used By Paper Towel Companies

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

    I remember when the standard roll was the size of a current 'triple' roll. Who are they trying to kid?

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    #128

    Bad Design Indeed. The Depth Of It

    Bad Design Indeed. The Depth Of It

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    #129

    This Little Flap Covering What Could’ve Been Another 140 Balloons

    This Little Flap Covering What Could’ve Been Another 140 Balloons

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

    This was a nightmare of non-recyclable plastic trash to begin with. Best avoided anyway.

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    #130

    The Most Stuff Is Barely Double Stuff

    The Most Stuff Is Barely Double Stuff

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    #131

    I Got Lucky! Now In XL

    I Got Lucky! Now In XL

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    #132

    Free From No Added Sugar. Specifically Designed To Make A Lot Of Money And Keep You Addicted

    Free From No Added Sugar. Specifically Designed To Make A Lot Of Money And Keep You Addicted

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

    Maltodextrin is not sugar... In the same way, diet sodas use aspartame but are technically 'sugar free'.

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    #133

    Thought It Would Be More Cheese

    Thought It Would Be More Cheese

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

    maybe that's all the cheese you need, but probably not

    #134

    Pack Of Three Could Have Easily Been Six, Or Half As Big

    Pack Of Three Could Have Easily Been Six, Or Half As Big

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    #135

    Ah Gee, Thanks

    Ah Gee, Thanks

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    #137

    Brand New Pack Of Razors

    Brand New Pack Of Razors

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

    That’s why I quit shaving lol, had to do it for the army everyday, became too expensive, I’ll rock my beard

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    #139

    I Was Wondering Why It Was Feeling Smaller On The Inside Than On The Outside

    I Was Wondering Why It Was Feeling Smaller On The Inside Than On The Outside

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    #140

    The Package Hides The Fact That The Middle Cookie Is Missing

    The Package Hides The Fact That The Middle Cookie Is Missing

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

    One missing is ok, as it allows the tray to be made more functional.

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    #141

    Could've Picked Up A Sample And Got More Product

    Could've Picked Up A Sample And Got More Product

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

    One reason why I don't wear perfume. They're freaking tiny and expensive. I prefer cologne.

    #142

    I Paid Way Too Much To Be Bamboozled Like This

    I Paid Way Too Much To Be Bamboozled Like This

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    troufaki13
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saffron is one of the most expensive condiments. If I'm not mistaken, at one point it was even more expensive than gold (per pound).

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    #143

    Pret Is Mocking Me And Now I’m Hungry

    Pret Is Mocking Me And Now I’m Hungry

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    #144

    Got No Clue Wtf I Just Bought But It's Not What's Pictured

    Got No Clue Wtf I Just Bought But It's Not What's Pictured

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