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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 Bored Panda 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

Just As I Suspected At Starbucks - At Every Place I've Worked, All Have Said They Recycle. None Do

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    #2

    I Was Wondering Why I Seem To Go Through Deodorant So Fast. This Is Brand New, Never Been Used (Labels Removed)

    I Was Wondering Why I Seem To Go Through Deodorant So Fast. This Is Brand New, Never Been Used (Labels Removed)

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    Christine K
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think a lot of products are like this nowadays.

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    #3

    Quaker Oatmeal Advertises 35% Less Sugar, But In Reality They're Just Selling 35% Smaller Portions - But For The Same Price

    Quaker Oatmeal Advertises 35% Less Sugar, But In Reality They're Just Selling 35% Smaller Portions - But For The Same Price

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    #4

    If You Think You Can Read It From The Top Shelf, You're Wrong

    If You Think You Can Read It From The Top Shelf, You're Wrong

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    Nadine Ducca
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seeing this fallacy makes me really mad because I live in Barcelona and we have excellent olive oil. >:-( That a company would do this and in such a surreptitious way with dark letters against a dark background makes me shake my head. And they have the balls to call themselves "Iberia."

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    #5

    These Smoothie Packets. Easy To Make, Just Add The Entire Smoothie

    These Smoothie Packets. Easy To Make, Just Add The Entire Smoothie

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    Nadine Ducca
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LMAO! So what the hell is in the packet? Just sugar? Oh, and I love how they point out that strawberries "are an excellent source of vitamin C", as if their product contained any!

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    #6

    This Is Next Level

    This Is Next Level

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    Mark Smallman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it does have the "size" 300ml clearly on the front so you could at least make a comparison compared to other brands.

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    #7

    Cold Beer

    Cold Beer

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    #8

    Seriously? Contradictory At Its Finest

    Seriously? Contradictory At Its Finest

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    #9

    This Balloon

    This Balloon

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    Martti Laurson
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is physically impossible. That would mean, the printed area did not expand at all.

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    #10

    Fake Hair To Make You Swipe Up

    Fake Hair To Make You Swipe Up

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    #11

    Wow, That’s A Good Deal! Oh...

    Wow, That’s A Good Deal! Oh...

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    #12

    I Was Misled

    I Was Misled

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    Al Bo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't agree with this one on the list. For those unaware, that center mechanism is to help squeeze the tube appropriately (whether or not it maximizes emptying it in the end it's unknown). I'm not familiar with this brand but have used others, and the packaging (usually a cardboard back) would've made it clear that about that shell.

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    #13

    Make Up Your Mind Tide

    Make Up Your Mind Tide

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    frederic eeckman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And one is dermatologist tested, the other one is dermatologist recommended :D

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    #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)

    Family Friend Hired Spongebob For A Birthday Party. On The Left - What Was Promised, On The Right - What Appeared (A Man Covered In Sponges)

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    Nadine Ducca
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even though it's definitely NOT what has hired or expected, I think the guy did a pretty good DIY job with the costume.

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    #15

    "You're Gonna Pay For That Free Coffee, Aren't You?"

    "You're Gonna Pay For That Free Coffee, Aren't You?"

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    #16

    Technically...

    Technically...

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    #17

    Includes A "Private Balcony." Is Just A View Of The Wall Of The Next Building

    Includes A "Private Balcony." Is Just A View Of The Wall Of The Next Building

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    #18

    The "Cancel Uninstalation" Button Is In Green

    The "Cancel Uninstalation" Button Is In Green

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    Pamela24
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, yes, this is used everywhere. Always annoys me.

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    #19

    Bought Some “Floam” Like Substance For My Daughter For $5. Just Wow. She Cried

    Bought Some “Floam” Like Substance For My Daughter For $5. Just Wow. She Cried

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    Sree S
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would cry ;-; Packaging... WASTED!!

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    #20

    It's Illegal Not To Have A Link No? Let's Write It In White

    It's Illegal Not To Have A Link No? Let's Write It In White

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    #21

    The Amazing Spider-man

    The Amazing Spider-man

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    #22

    The Color Of "Up To" Makes It Almost Impossible To See From A Distance, Especially With Glare. Thanks, Old Navy

    The Color Of "Up To" Makes It Almost Impossible To See From A Distance, Especially With Glare. Thanks, Old Navy

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    RaroaRaroa
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    By now, if we see these signs we should automatically know there's an "up to" there somewhere. My kid has been able to spot the "up to"s since she was about 7. I'm probably raising her a bit too skeptical, but better than being too gullible.

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    #23

    Inside The Package Of A Drone My Parents Got Me For Christmas

    Inside The Package Of A Drone My Parents Got Me For Christmas

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    Steve Bowman
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the bill shows a price of 99$ but the correct price is 299$.

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    #24

    Disguising Ads As System Warnings In The Operating System Is Truly A**hole Design

    Disguising Ads As System Warnings In The Operating System Is Truly A**hole Design

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    birdhouse
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I clicked on one that said it was a Microsoft update at work and walked away as it said it would take 30 min to install. To my surprise when I got back it was a screen that said "Chicks with d***s" and said if I don't give money for them to uninstall it wouldn't stop. I was a little upset as the "Chicks" d**k was bigger than mine.

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    #25

    Thanks, I Feel So Special And Cozy Now

    Thanks, I Feel So Special And Cozy Now

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    Anouk
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awwww. That's so lovely. I'd far prefer to come and unsubscribe personally - with a baseball bat - anyway.

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    #26

    Oh, Thanks! Wait... What?

    Oh, Thanks! Wait... What?

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    Randy Inbred
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this meant to be a joke tip for a waiter/waitress? If so it's incredibly bad taste. Those guys work their asses off for little money, no benefits and little job security. They rely on tips for their livelihood. Wonder how the creator of this gem would feel if someone replaced the cash in his wallet with a few of these?

    Bored Fox
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is impossible to tell from this picture who did this. But I know that some religious groups have done this many times - they print fake money, spread it everywhere and if someone takes the money they see that it is just an advertisement about Jesus stuff.

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    Dee Leggett
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're called "tip tracts". Bible verses on a phony bill. I'd set it on fire!

    Lisa Shelton
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Christian, this is one of those heinous holier-than-thou moves that really pisses me off. Spreading the word is one thing but using this is just being cheap and selfish, and trying to cover it up by pretending to be pious.

    Megan Linde
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had a huge church group (15+ people) do this to me once. Designer handbags, tailored suits, diamonds you could choke on and they left me $0. Aren't "Christians" nice?

    송희별
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a Christian, I am so sorry this happened to you. They should be ashamed. Christians are taught be generous and yet those disgraceful “Christians” are being hypocritical. I hope you never experience anything like this and again I apologize on their behalf

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    Christine K
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is literally just mean.

    SarahofBorg
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If money is so worthless to that customer as they claim, the server would be happy to liberate it from them.

    Mer
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only cheap a******s pull this c**p.

    Mika N
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes me so mad, I'm a Christian and don't think there's any excuse for this. Was always taught to be generous and show love. This is just someone using Christianity as an excuse to be greedy and yet feel holy.

    athornedrose
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sure, there are things more valuable than money, but to obtain them you need to stay alive with food, clothing, shelter etc long enough to find those things....all that costs actual money!

    Suzi Gauthier
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And since the customer has already found Jesus, why do they need the money?

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    Virgil Blue
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From the wording it's probably a religious themed thing. A trick to look good to the people next to them and stiff the waiting staff out of a tip while preaching at them.

    Dee Leggett
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's a religious pamphlet. Just what you don't want.

    stellermatt
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it wouldn't surprise me if Trump would hand these out as 'donations'

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, he wouldn't put out the $ to have them printed.

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    P.Brux FHell
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just a d**k move. The person who did this is an a*****e

    Jonathan Eatsalot
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "DON'T BE FOOLED!".............................as you are being fooled

    Sanne H.
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a bit off topic, but I just wanted to say that I think it's sad that you have to rely on tips while working for a boss. A boss should always pay its workers properly.

    BusLady
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I find these "tracts" offensive. They use scare tactics and brainwashing to try and "convert" people to religion. They know that 99.9 percent of people would pick up what they think is actual money.

    Teresa Zuiani
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ive seen these before (21yrs ago when i delivered pizza i got one)...it was a Bible tract. That is "the tip greater than money". Of course the gentleman who gave this tip put another $20 inside. It was a nice sentiment, of course I would have rather had yhe second $20!

    Ryan-Michele Eagleton
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do Christians think this is a good idea? How do they not realize what a d**k move it is? Servers rely on tips to survive, and you're going to trick them with fake money in order to evangelize to them??? That's so f*****g rude. But that doesn't surprise me much; very "Christian" move right there (not trying to hate on ALL Christians, I realize there are millions of great ones out there, but Christianity is the only religion I've ever seen where its members evangelize so goddamn obnoxiously).

    Fiona Messenger
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm OK with leaving "messages" for waiting staff *as long as you leave real money with it!*

    Basil
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm mostly just surprised there are people here who haven't seen this before. I guess one just gets used to these kinds of religious shenanigans growing up in the deep south.

    A.R.
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I got one of these before too and I was thoroughly offended. Waitressing can be very difficult and to get one of these fakes esp. after a hard day of work made me so depressed. didn't think to highly of Christians that day either.

    Michael DiCarlo
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    now that deserves a kick in the nuts...

    Alex Craig
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it's a god/religious thing, and yes it is in bad taste on a lot of levels.

    Id row
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People who consider themselves 'godly' pull this sh*t. When they die, they'll see pearly gates and be so excited. When they open, it'll be the entrance to hell. In that moment they'll know how their waiter/waitress felt.

    Hans Englich
    Community Member
    6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the idipt he give this I want he have same on Account after one moth!!!

    Jane Alexander
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes there is something more valuable than money, it's called integrity.

    Christopher Mayer
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell me this ain't some religeous weirdness! 😞

    Sara Kate MacFarland
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...was this left by a 'religious' customer...or just some idiot salesman?? Either way...not good, no bueno!

    Azziza
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is seriously infuriating. Either don't leave a tip at all (a*****e) or a real tip. I'm so angry right now!

    Ruth Guerra-Mc Intosh
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is pathetic whats more valuable 'IN THIS WORLD' than money? you need it to support a family, pay rent/mortgage , pay student loans and EAT.....

    S Bagci
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah that really sucks for people who really need money. Very poor taste !!

    Arran Walker
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This doesn’t match the topic of this slideshow. It’s just a s****y religious nutjob leaving fake tips.

    Stannous Flouride
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On my job as a walking tour guide last year I found a rolled up bill. I expected it to be one of these religious tracts but it turned out to contain a little note that said, "May your day be filled with health, wealth, and happiness :-)" It's still in my wallet but it inspired me to do the same to 10 more bills that I left around S.F.

    Jake Lutick
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen these. Basically "advertisements" for Christianity. Weird. But I can't say anything, because two of my friends are Christian.

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    #27

    Only A Little Misleading

    Only A Little Misleading

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    Sree S
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    35 minutes is your unlimited time limit. Understand?

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    #28

    You Have To Click "No" To Continue The Uninstall

    You Have To Click "No" To Continue The Uninstall

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    #29

    The Mug That Won't Fall Over

    The Mug That Won't Fall Over

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    Nadine Ducca
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Well, you're not supposed to PUSH it, Susan!"

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    #30

    This Cup “Full” Of Candy

    This Cup “Full” Of Candy

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    Sree S
    Community Member
    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This has happened to me once. Trashy Easter treat baskets... I like the basket tho. Its a very nice basket!!

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    #31

    Expectations VS Reality

    Expectations VS Reality

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