The whole purpose of marketing is to make a product desirable and to give the customer something that fulfills their needs, but I think it’s fair to say that these big companies don’t give a sh*t about you.
The marketing techniques on display here are not designed for building trust, repeat business, and goodwill, they are shameless attempts to squeeze as much cash as possible out of unwitting consumers! From dishonest product packaging and clever ads designed to manipulate, to hidden disclaimers and barefaced lies, it’s really quite shocking how low some big brands will go for an extra few bucks.
We here at We have compiled a list of the worst false advertising offenders, so you know what to look out for in the big, bad world of cut-throat capitalism. Scroll down below to check them out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!
#1 Just As I Suspected At Starbucks – At Every Place I’ve Worked, All Have Said They Recycle. None Do
#2 I Was Wondering Why I Seem To Go Through Deodorant So Fast. This Is Brand New, Never Been Used (Labels Removed)
#3 Quaker Oatmeal Advertises 35% Less Sugar, But In Reality They’re Just Selling 35% Smaller Portions – But For The Same Price
#4 If You Think You Can Read It From The Top Shelf, You’re Wrong
#5 These Smoothie Packets. Easy To Make, Just Add The Entire Smoothie
#6 This Is Next Level
#7 Cold Beer
#8 Seriously? Contradictory At Its Finest
#9 This Balloon
#10 Fake Hair To Make You Swipe Up
#11 Wow, That’s A Good Deal! Oh…
#12 I Was Misled
#13 Make Up Your Mind Tide
#14 Family Friend Hired Spongebob For A Birthday Party. On The Left – What Was Promised, On The Right – What Appeared (A Man Covered In Sponges)
#15 “You’re Gonna Pay For That Free Coffee, Aren’t You?”
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#16 Technically…
#17 Includes A “Private Balcony.” Is Just A View Of The Wall Of The Next Building
#18 The “Cancel Uninstalation” Button Is In Green
#19 Bought Some “Floam” Like Substance For My Daughter For $5. Just Wow. She Cried
#20 It’s Illegal Not To Have A Link No? Let’s Write It In White
#21 The Amazing Spider-man
#22 The Color Of “Up To” Makes It Almost Impossible To See From A Distance, Especially With Glare. Thanks, Old Navy
#23 Inside The Package Of A Drone My Parents Got Me For Christmas
#24 Disguising Ads As System Warnings In The Operating System Is Truly A**hole Design
#25 Thanks, I Feel So Special And Cozy Now
#26 Oh, Thanks! Wait… What?
#27 Only A Little Misleading
#28 You Have To Click “No” To Continue The Uninstall
#29 The Mug That Won’t Fall Over
#30 This Cup “Full” Of Candy
#31 Expectations VS Reality
