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Life is all about managing expectations - or managing the high expectations of others. So when the marketers promise more than they deliver, we feel betrayed. How can we fight that? By revealing their false advertising lies to the public.

Bored Panda has put together this list of expectations vs. reality in ad campaigns to show you, dear Pandas, that it's all for naught. There aren't two scoops of raisins in your cereal box unless those scoops are fairy-sized; Crocodile Mile isn't a fun, water-filled activity for your backyard unless belly-flops are included in your definition. From comedic package designs to straight-up advertising fails, we've spared no one in this list. Which bit of false advertising gets you the most riled up? Vote! Or submit your favorite examples of ads vs. reality deceit below.

#1

The Easter Bunny Is A Master Of Disguise

The Easter Bunny Is A Master Of Disguise

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    We Bought Alien Balloons

    We Bought Alien Balloons

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    Amanda Mackenzie B.
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope. These types of balloons generally require a special kind of hand pump (like what people use when making balloon animals) to inflate properly. Using your mouth makes this happen, attempting to fill it with helium usually makes them pop. I did balloons for 12 years so this is something I have a lot of unnecessary information on lol

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    Mikaela Bedrijo
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when u dont listen to ur mom when she tells u to go easy on the burgers

    Gina Wildner
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ive bought these and they were perfectly fine. Definitely a misprint.

    Mags Acutt
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha ha ha, looks like an obese version. The Super Duper size :)

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    The new "Game Of Thrones" Episode is ONLINE !!!! Here: http://goo.gl/i5gRmr game-of-th...cb6b7e.jpg game-of-thrones-season-6-57228a1cb6b7e.jpg

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    #5

    It Is Just A Bag Of Cats

    It Is Just A Bag Of Cats

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    Kathy N Mike Chu
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it has been archeologically proven that the bones of the dinosaurs were actually a gigantic feline species but were relative in size of our cats to us as they were to their giant alien masters.These toys are historically accurate in every way.

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    #6

    We Got An Artificial Tree This Year

    We Got An Artificial Tree This Year

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    #10

    Remember The Ice Cream That Was Supposed To Look Like Cartoon Characters?

    Remember The Ice Cream That Was Supposed To Look Like Cartoon Characters?

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    #12

    You Sit On A Throne Of Lies

    You Sit On A Throne Of Lies

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    #13

    Plenty Of Filling If You Like Disappointment

    Plenty Of Filling If You Like Disappointment

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    #14

    With A Sprinkling Of Oregano

    With A Sprinkling Of Oregano

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    Martine Gøttler
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't look like that normally.. This is my daughters favorite and it looks like the picture on the box normally.. Something vent wrong with that one

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    #16

    Bag Of Broccoli Cuts? Nope, Just Stems

    Bag Of Broccoli Cuts? Nope, Just Stems

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    Jan Palmer
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come on! The product should at least KIND OF look like the photo on the package!

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    #19

    Looks Exactly Like The Box!

    Looks Exactly Like The Box!

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    #20

    Yep, Thanks

    Yep, Thanks

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

    Awww the look of disappointment on her face says it all...

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    #21

    Spongebob Popsicle. Wait, What?

    Spongebob Popsicle. Wait, What?

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    #24

    My Life Is A Lie

    My Life Is A Lie

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    Lydia Allison
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Canada is technically in North America just as much as the U.S. is .. Just saying.

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    #27

    Economy class biscuit

    Economy class biscuit

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    #28

    "May I Have A Scooby-Doo?" I Asked

    "May I Have A Scooby-Doo?" I Asked

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    #29

    So Much For "Two Scoops" There Kellogg's

    So Much For "Two Scoops" There Kellogg's

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    #31

    Not Quite Regulation, But Close Enough, Right?

    Not Quite Regulation, But Close Enough, Right?

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    #34

    Chocolate Filled Hostess Twinkies

    Chocolate Filled Hostess Twinkies

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    #35

    This Was So Disappointing

    This Was So Disappointing

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    #37

    This Is What You Get When You Buy A 'Steak' At The Dollar Store

    This Is What You Get When You Buy A 'Steak' At The Dollar Store

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    #38

    Waiting For The Rest Of Tomatoes To Show Up

    Waiting For The Rest Of Tomatoes To Show Up

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    Susanne Thomas
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The plant obviously does not have enough sun to grow properly....all stems.

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    #41

    Good One, China

    Good One, China

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    #42

    Pizza Hut Hot Chocolate Brownie

    Pizza Hut Hot Chocolate Brownie

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    #45

    Golden, Glittering Kinetic Sand, They Said

    Golden, Glittering Kinetic Sand, They Said

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    #46

    Decorations For A Bachelorette Party. The "Dick" Balloons Were Disappointing

    Decorations For A Bachelorette Party. The "Dick" Balloons Were Disappointing

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    #49

    Seems Legit.

    Seems Legit.

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    #50

    How Do You Forget The First Ingredient?

    How Do You Forget The First Ingredient?

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    #51

    How Ice-cream Betrayed You

    How Ice-cream Betrayed You

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    #52

    This Is Theft If You Ask Me

    This Is Theft If You Ask Me

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    Kate Johnson
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't the weight have been suspect? Or maybe they were in a vending machine. That's just disappointing!

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    #55

    ...and It Tasted Bad.

    ...and It Tasted Bad.

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    Sara J Moo
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is all wrong- it says champignon but there's ham on the packaging.

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    #56

    It's Just Apple Goop

    It's Just Apple Goop

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    Bryan Trujillo
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's almost like someone ate the apples then took a picture. Feel like I'm on Reddit.

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    #57

    Never Trust The Package Of An Inflatable Pool. Never

    Never Trust The Package Of An Inflatable Pool. Never

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    #64

    Chips Ahoy Filled With Oreo Creme. More Like Chips Ahoy Filled With Chips Ahoy

    Chips Ahoy Filled With Oreo Creme. More Like Chips Ahoy Filled With Chips Ahoy

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    #65

    Beetroot In Vinegar

    Beetroot In Vinegar

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    Trisha Lynch
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Australia is how we buy our beetroot its Brined which means it can be in vinegar

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    #67

    I've Spent Three Days In Dublin Looking For This Bridge

    I've Spent Three Days In Dublin Looking For This Bridge

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    #69

    Chock Full O' Lies!

    Chock Full O' Lies!

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    Fiona Messenger
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really false advertising. "Chock full o'Nuts is a brand of coffee originating from a chain of New York City coffee shops. Its unusual name derives from the eighteen shelled nut shops founder William Black had established under that banner in the city beginning in 1926. When the Depression struck he converted them to lunch counters serving a cup of coffee and a sandwich for 5 cents." from Wiki.

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    #71

    So This Was A Can Of Soup I Got From My Local Supermarket

    So This Was A Can Of Soup I Got From My Local Supermarket

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    Jan Palmer
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've purchased soups at different "health food" stores and have been disappointed every time. The product never came close to the label.

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    #72

    Nada Moo "lotta Mint Chip" Really Means One Chip

    Nada Moo "lotta Mint Chip" Really Means One Chip

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    #73

    False Advertising At It's Finest

    False Advertising At It's Finest

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    Jo Robinson
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not surprising. "100%" natural cherry would be a very dark red.

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    #75

    Close Enough

    Close Enough

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    #76

    These Mint Puffs Taste Like Watermelon

    These Mint Puffs Taste Like Watermelon

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    #78

    Cheese Slices With Tomato And Herbs.. But No Tomato

    Cheese Slices With Tomato And Herbs.. But No Tomato

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    #81

    Another Appetizing Meal That Looks Nothing Like It Should!

    Another Appetizing Meal That Looks Nothing Like It Should!

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    #87

    Well, Photoshop Designers Need A Job Too.

    Well, Photoshop Designers Need A Job Too.

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    #88

    Yes, It's Supposed To Be The Same Dish As In The Photo!

    Yes, It's Supposed To Be The Same Dish As In The Photo!

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    #89

    Polish Pickles....from Deli Or Delhi?

    Polish Pickles....from Deli Or Delhi?

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    #90

    Wtf Chips Ahoy ????

    Wtf Chips Ahoy ????

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    #91

    #100 Shouldn't Judge A Roll By Its Cover

    #100 Shouldn't Judge A Roll By Its Cover

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    #92

    Where's The Beef?

    Where's The Beef?

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    #93

    Yay Apricot Delights

    Yay Apricot Delights

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

    Apricots delights are cubes of apricots often with a fine sugar coating. They are not cookies!

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    #94

    うなぎ Means "eel".

    うなぎ Means "eel".

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