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Ads Vs Reality: 101 Hilarious Examples Of False Advertising
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.
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It Is Just A Bag Of Cats
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.
My Dog
Remember The Ice Cream That Was Supposed To Look Like Cartoon Characters?
Strawberries
You Sit On A Throne Of Lies
It is clearly said that you have to use it with milk. Then you have calcium ;-)
With A Sprinkling Of Oregano
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
Musical Instrument
Bag Of Broccoli Cuts? Nope, Just Stems
Come on! The product should at least KIND OF look like the photo on the package!
I Would Have Liked At Least 3 Mushrooms
Spongebob Popsicle. Wait, What?
My Life Is A Lie
Canada is technically in North America just as much as the U.S. is .. Just saying.
But I Want Coke
So Much For "Two Scoops" There Kellogg's
Notice they never say how big the scoops are that they use for measuring.
Fresh Onions?
Now With 80% Less Fun
This Was So Disappointing
This Is What You Get When You Buy A 'Steak' At The Dollar Store
Waiting For The Rest Of Tomatoes To Show Up
The plant obviously does not have enough sun to grow properly....all stems.
Well That's A Lot!
And Here I Thought It Was Only An Ice Cream Truck Issue
Decorations For A Bachelorette Party. The "Dick" Balloons Were Disappointing
Fine. I Didn't Like Rainbow Bits Anyways
Well, That's Half The Size
This Is Theft If You Ask Me
Wouldn't the weight have been suspect? Or maybe they were in a vending machine. That's just disappointing!
...and It Tasted Bad.
This is all wrong- it says champignon but there's ham on the packaging.
It's Just Apple Goop
It's almost like someone ate the apples then took a picture. Feel like I'm on Reddit.
Santa, Is That You?
Crust On My Uncrustable. Great
Ice Cream Expecation Vs. Reality
Well, What Do You Expect For $5
Beef Kabob
Chips Ahoy Filled With Oreo Creme. More Like Chips Ahoy Filled With Chips Ahoy
Beetroot In Vinegar
In Australia is how we buy our beetroot its Brined which means it can be in vinegar
I've Spent Three Days In Dublin Looking For This Bridge
That is the Millennium Bridge in London leading to St.Paul's Cathedral
My Star Trek Captain Kirk Doll Finally Came In
Chock Full O' Lies!
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