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49 Times Companies Put Profits Above Ethics With Their Packaging Designs (New Pics)
Don't judge a book by its cover and don't make assumptions about a product—or its quantity—by its packaging. What you (think you) see isn't always what you get! The odds are that your wallet has felt the effects of shrinkflation and skimpflation in recent years. You might have noticed that you’re getting less of the thing you want, and a drop in quality, despite paying the same or higher price.
Some companies are downright shameless when it comes to designing packaging in order to subtly trick their customers. Our team at Bored Panda has collected some of the most infuriating and eco-unfriendly examples of products that consumers have found at their local stores. Scroll down for a crash course on what not to do if you want your business to have a reputation for honesty, transparency, and ethics.
We wanted to learn about the fallout these sorts of practices can have on companies, as well as what customers can do to push back. Matt Johnson, PhD, a marketing psychology expert specializing in topics such as consumer psychology and serendipity, shed some light on this. Read on for the insights he shared with Bored Panda.
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#4
Have Celiac Disease, Bought A New Gluten Free Product That Looked Good
To clarify, these are not the burgers. These are the buns that came out of that bag.
#5
The Pointless Waste Of Plastic
Obviously it’s slightly misleading in terms of size, but more infuriating is the excess plastic used for no practical purpose.
#6
Opened The Pizza Box To This
I was so excited then I opened the box and a mild wave rage crept over my entire body. My husband and the cat are both hiding from me while I try to calm down, but I just stare at the pizza and get even angrier. Thought about calling the number on the box but the poor underpaid employee doesn’t deserve my unbridled wrath right now.
Might be over reacting but I am pregnant and was very excited for pizza.
#9
The Ultimate In Deceptive Packaging From Sunday Riley
Took the lid off to get any that was left in the jar and the actual product is in the most minuscule little bag attached to the pump.
#13
It’s Come For My Kids Candy Now
Should be a lawsuit for deceit and false advertising. The candy is just over half as long as the packaging
#18
This Trend Really Needs To Stop
Like they fill it up just high enough to cover the little window on the box but if you look closer you'll see that it stops right there. Tilt the box on its side and you can see how much is really in it. I'm so sick of this stuff.
#19
We Bought A Seemingly Delicious Pastry Cream Dessert At The Grocery Store. This Was The Amount Of Cream In Every Croissant In The Package
I wish I could say at least it tasted good, but I can’t.
#20
Father-In-Law Bought A Jacket Advertised With Recco Included (Avalanche Beacon). Felt Off To Me, And Lo And Behold It's Just A Piece Of Foam
#23
When They Hide It Through Deception: They Pack 120, Not 125 As Indicated On The Package. (Counted Last 2 Purchases - Both Were 120)
#25
Come On Fannie May…you Had To Short Us One?
btw Corporate Douchebaggery Apologists, don’t even start with the “extra protective room” for the chocolates…
#29
String Cheese I Get Every Week, Left Is Old And Right Is New (All The New Ones In The Bag Were Smaller)
#34
Opening A Box Of Chocolates Only To Find More Air Than Actual Chocolate Inside Is Mildly Infuriating
#35
Deceptive Packaging Sizes
It could fit into a bag a 1/4 of the size. At what point is this just false advertising lol
#41
Putting 1 Less Pizza In The Package Is Seen As 'New Recipe'?
The one on the right is replacing the one on the left. They only took 10% off the price. Marketing sucks.
#44
This Power Rangers Box Is Twice As Big As It Should Be, Intentionally Misleading Kids Into Thinking They Get A Big Toy
As an added infuriation, they only made the Tyrannosaurus, Triceratops, Mastodon, and Sabertooth Tiger. Sorry Kimberly and Tommy. And EXTRA sorry if you were hoping to build a megazord.
#46
Kids Book
Bought this book for my kid. "For touching and feeling". The lion has fur on it but every other page after the cover is just a blank page.
#47
I Mean Yeah Read The Weight But Like. Really? My Aunt Bought These And This Is Just Mildly Infuriating Thing. I Don't Think The Weight Would Indicate This
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