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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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#2

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.”

#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.

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

Always pays to read the contents list. This kind of item usually has one.

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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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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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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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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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#50

Thanks Jetstar For My Large Box Of Pencils

Thanks Jetstar For My Large Box Of Pencils

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

Could be an mistake during packaging rather than intentional deception

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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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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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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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#81

What A Nice Bucket Full Of. Nevermind

What A Nice Bucket Full Of. Nevermind

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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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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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#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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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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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.

#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

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#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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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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