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Most people don't really pay much attention to what's surrounding them when shopping at a supermarket. They just come in, grab what they need, and check out. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that, but next time when you go grocery shopping, we recommend trying to take a look around... Why? Because even a misspelled or misplaced sign could make your day a whole lot better! Take a look at Bored Panda's list of hilarious supermarket fails below and you'll see what I mean. Feel free to add your own photos if you've seen any similar supermarket fails lately!
Unexpected signs aren't always fails, though. Sometimes they're actually intended and part of a marketing plan. Click here to check out some clever guerilla marketing ideas by store owners who use their heads instead of money.
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#1
Back To School? Just What I Need!
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#2
Happy Valentine's Day To All The Single Ladies
#3
My Dog
#4
Basically Unbelievable
.gas. 9 years ago
Trying to avoid a lawsuit. You know someone would try to get some quick cash by claiming ignorance. It's the "hot coffee" syndrome.
Brody Hailes 9 years ago
The woman who sued over the hot coffee had a very legitimate lawsuit. Your spouting an urban myth about the 'hot coffee' lawsuit. Watch the documentary 'hot coffee' it will tell you big business started this myth to surpress the publics tort law rights and access It's the myth itself that has made business' scared of ridiculous lawsuits
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Looney Tunezez 9 years ago
Would have been better if it said "This product MAY contain peanuts."
Dakota Zayat 9 years ago
what? you never know what could be inside that shell... maybe a walnut
SuperTails1008 2 years ago
OH MY GOSH PEOPLE PEANUTS ARE MADE OUT OF PEANUTS NO ONE KNEW THAT CONTACT THE AUTHORITIES THIS IS GROUNDBREAKING
#5
Even More Than You Would Expect
Puddin Tane 9 years ago
I always wondered what those two other days were. Thank you for telling me/us.
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Pieter Markey 9 years ago
That's even more than the eight days The Beatles got love for you... Great place!
#6
All The Best For Your Baby. Really?
#7
My Local Supermarket Seem More Rude Than Usual
Carmela2000 9 years ago
Sure, that's a good way to lose customers: it's the Donald Trump's way.
Teresa W-S 9 years ago
it looks like Mr. Morrisons was frustrated with his clients of somebody else:)))))
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#8
Surprise Her
Mariya Stoyanova 9 years ago
Oh, she will definitely be surprised. As would he when he sleeps on the couch ????????
#9
Buy It They Say. It Floats On Water They Say
Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
Read the fine print "floats only if you're on a cruise ship, motor boat, or similar . . . "
#10
This Ken Though
Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
Doesn't say too much about Barbie iffin Ken finds that horse more attractive!
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#11
Something About Pumped Up Kicks?
Yang Yue 8 years ago
America: oh well, simple mistake Other country's: THEY SELL FCKING GUNS AT A SUPERMARKET?
Load More Replies... Marvel Monster 7 years ago
I thought we were supposed to be supporting March For Our Lives?!?!?
#12
So What Are They Selling After All?
Inga Ko 9 years ago
never heard of this expression before, but it's hilarious, haha :D
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deborah darsie 9 years ago
Oh, I NEED a pound of grapeseeds. Now I don't have to peel all those grapes!
#13
Solid Advertising
Michelle Cruz 9 years ago
Interesting placement. Might actually discourage some.. I can imagine the Halls would be that much fun. Yes I put way too much thought into it
Tim Ess 5 years ago
Yet you still managed to make no sense. That's quite the accomplishment.
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#14
My Dearest Condolences
Luna Lapilli 9 years ago
I tried to click the like button thingy but it didn't work. Disregard this comment and pretend it's a like
Marissa Wolff 2 years ago (edited)
5....4....3....2....1....HOORAY!!! My mom passed away!! 🥳🎊🎆 👏🏻🙌🏻
#15
Watermelon? All My Life Was Wrong, Apparently!
#16
Ready Meals
Amanda Panda 9 years ago
Grapes are a fruit ... fruit goes in salad... its basically a salad, which is what is for dinner.
Silke Hagemann 9 years ago
Liquid calories, manna from heaven etc. Don't see any problem & it is ready to consume.
Daniel Sinclair Pearson 8 years ago
I really enjoy shopping at this store for ready made meals
#17
Picnic Supplies Indeed
Jude 9 years ago
Thanks for adding the comment, otherwise I wouldnt have seen the exedrin!
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#18
When Life Gives You Lemons
Arjan 9 years ago
Actually makes sense to me, I often add a lemon to fresh orange juice if the oranges are to sweet.
SapphireDolphin10 9 years ago
Yesssss! Be unique everyone. My fave saying is "When life gives you lemons make orange juice, be unique!"
Markus McCloud 8 years ago
When life gives you lemons, make apple juice and let the world wonder how you did it!! :D
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#19
My Local Supermarket Has Everything
Peter Kealey 9 years ago
Most fish can't even carry a tuna (unless it's Ry Cooder's brother . . . Barry)
Yvonne Bernal 9 years ago
The last time the Carps visited my house, I rushed to this supermarket to find just the right food. And now Charlie Tuna wants to come over too.
#20
Loosing Faith In Humanity With This
Gemma Regalado-Hawkey 9 years ago
I think the "loo" was a pun in this case...
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Amy Carter 9 years ago
If you buy this for mom, you'd best plan on using it yourself. And clean the rest of the house while your at it.
#21
Innocent Kids On Deal
#22
It Doesn´t?
Jude 9 years ago
That's right. If it restores your faith in mankind, at least baby powder comes from babies.
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Shannon McKee 7 years ago
To be fair, there's a story about a woman who sued because her contraceptive jelly didn't prevent her from getting pregnant. Turns out she was eating it because it said "jelly" so it must be edible and therefore it was false advertisement.
Lyone Fein 9 years ago
Mother cats DO give milk. They have mammary glands, They are mammals. This is not that milk.
#23
Confused Door
#24
A New Marketing Campaign
Dakota Zayat 9 years ago
first managing diabetes class right in the store...stay strong don't take that cake!
#25
Back To School
#26
Dried Crack
VietnameseGirl98 8 years ago
A type of jelly made from seaweed, if you see what I mean.
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#27
I Think I'll Skip That Party
Wyndmere 8 years ago
... and then the murders began. Everyone feared a chance encounter with ... (shudder), the Banana Bayonette Killer.
#28
Baby Sure Does
#29
Hot Bag Of Ice
#30
Dinner At Home. Just The Two Of Us
Angeline Gresso 6 years ago
I know meat is expensive these days but have some self-respect people!
Kira Robertson 9 years ago
Ok puppy play is all well and good but this might be taking things a bit far
#31
This Is Why I Have Trust Issues
Awkward dog 9 years ago
At my target they actually put fake pretzels on display like that and cook you fresh ones, maybe that's the case
Maddox Cox 8 years ago
[Eric voice] OOOOO HOW DARE YOU LIE THAT'S IT YOU ARE GROUNDED FOR YEARS GO TO BED NOW!!!
Mercedes Gomez 9 years ago
Subway does the same, fake displays that look much better than the real thing......????????
#32
Supermarket Shelf Arrangement Fail
Cassie Williams 9 years ago
Fail? This looks like a win to me. Easy to sell condoms to somebody who doesn't want to have to buy more expensive diapers!
Scully Rodriguez 9 years ago
"If you don't use a condom, you're gonna have a baby. Your choice..."
#33
Saw This At My Local Supermarket. Foreshadowing Perhaps?
#34
How's This For Product Placement?
#35
Looks Just Like It!
#36
Musical Instrument
Dakota Zayat 9 years ago
BANG BANG, i hit the ground BANG BANG, he shot me down BANG BANG, my baby shot me down XD
Maddox Cox 8 years ago
Bam Bam Bam Bam Bam Bam, it is musical, just aim it at Hillary Clinton ;)
#37
Let's Call Things By Their Real Names
Maggie Grover Bacher 9 years ago
"hey, jack! i gotta change the sign. whaddaya call these here things?"
#38
Ah, There It Is
#39
Spoil Dad This Father's Day
António Lima 9 years ago
Thats a really nice gift to give your wife and at the same time send her a message before you go out with some friends :-)
#40
You Had One Job
Wyndmere 6 years ago
How many planets have you been to where this is the case.
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#41
Does Not Sound Good
Tessa Friebel 9 years ago
it is Dutch, you're right, but the word is still the same!!
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#42
Cat's Face Says It All
Nostalgic Hyena 8 years ago
Reminds me of the time we were buying wet food for our cat. It was listed as "Wet Cat" on the register.
#43
Best Part Of Waking Up?
SuperTails1008 2 years ago
always love eating a block of cheese and drive drunk on my way to work
bianca johnson 8 years ago
Wine is there twice. Therefore I have be eating breakfast wrong all my life
#44
Teen Magazine Section
Maddox Cox 8 years ago
WAWAWA This is so sad how teens these days came, even the smart people put these guides in the Teen section
Victoria Wei 9 years ago
Does anyone else see the black and white magazine titled pregnancy????!?!?!?!?!
#45
Can´t Be Cheaper!
#46
Interesting
Toastmaster 8 years ago
It isn't. It's one penis. Come on, get with the program.
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The Local Supermarket Is Vaguely Threatening
#48
Juicy Bakcon
#49
Stir Fried Children
Final score:
77points
Jo Hoad 9 years ago
No, I think that's basil at the end. Anyone half way civilised knows you can't serve stir fried children without basil
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#50
Paper Towels Without Artificial Sweeteners, Colors Or Preservatives
SuperTails1008 2 years ago
weLl aCtuAllY thEre Is a SmaLl bIt oF yeLloW in The BacKgrOunD🤓
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Abigail Raelin Quinn Pantig 8 years ago
Oh with out any of that?!? IT MUST BE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!
Maggie Grover Bacher 9 years ago
i don't care what anyone says, i like a little sweetner in my paper towels.
#51
Fresh Idiots Rock Fish
#52
Fresh Herpes. Thanks, But No Thanks
Kerolos Saleib 8 years ago
Frrsh herbs for sure. This is somewhere in the middle east. Molokhia is a on dish there
#53
Target Ordered Blank Name Badges. So They Got Blank Name Badges
#54
Toilet Seat
#55
Ad Placement. You're Doing It Wrong
Tracy Moorhead 9 years ago
If you eat them while drinking Diet Soda and while biking, they are good for you!
#56
This Sign Above The Apples Though
Amanda Panda 9 years ago
Pretty sure that's Dutch ... Pretty sure that's not how apples work lol
Tessa Friebel 9 years ago
Definitely Dutch, but even I gasped at that. ..
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#57
No, Thank You
#58
Back To School Shopping These Days Just Isn't The Same
#59
Ill Take One Please!
Final score:
56points
Marina Allemani (ReginaVeleno) 8 years ago
And that's exactly what would happen if I had to place tags on grocery items.
#60
Nut Sacks
#61
My Local Supermarket Thinks That Cheese Is Some Kind Of A Joke
Jess Hodges 9 years ago
I laugh when I think of American cheese too. I think about Donald Trump!
#62
Fresh And Easy?
Tash Stuart 9 years ago
I think the label is saying wild caught ,fresh catch.As opposed to farmed salmon.Is a bit misleading as could be interpreted as never frozen
Dakota Zayat 9 years ago
the point is that they said it was never frozen and then they wrote its frozen
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That's How One Extra Letter Changes Everything
#64
Sweet Treat
Final score:
45points
#65
Can't Even Imagine Starting School Without This One
Lou Varner 9 years ago
hahaha i use to do that hated the afternoon classes so i would take a fast acting laxative just before lunch
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My Local Supermarket Forgot What A Doughnut Looks Like
Mariya Stoyanova 9 years ago
They skipped the hole in the middle, more food for eating, stop complaining already :D :D
Markus McCloud 8 years ago
Brock: These donuts are great! Jelly-filled are my favorite! Nothing beats a jelly-filled donut!
#67
People Treats
OdangaUsagi 9 years ago
Haha, this stuff is usually called, "puppy chow" but it has chocolate and really for people.
Lou Varner 9 years ago
mother makes "puppy chow" all the time for the holidays yum!
Load More Replies... Beks Czar 8 years ago
So basically some idiot bought chocolate covered Chex cereal named puppy chow and gave it to their dog. And now we have to label
Beks Czar 8 years ago
*everything because people are idiots. Don't use the electronic device in water and don't feed your dog with deadly chocolate.
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Fruit. Vegetables.
Final score:
43points
Silke Hagemann 9 years ago
Well, technically those drinks are made from fruits & vegetables to an extent
SuperTails1008 2 years ago
"Yeah I'll grab you a beer." "This tastes like c**p!" "I forgot to tell you I'm a vegetarian now."
Carol Stephen 9 years ago
And under the red and yellow and peach coloured fruit the sign also says naturally green.... I guess they were not supposed to be ripe?
#69
So... This Was At My Local Supermarket The Other Night. It's Been There For A Few Days
#70
Who Is This Val Hersheys Person Who Hugs And Kisses Ass?
Final score:
42points
#71
Baby Baking. It Hurts Even To Read The Sign
#72
Well, But Isn´t It A Little Too Late To Advertise The Product?
#73
Wieners For Kids
#74
You Had One Job, Sign Maker
Lauren Mitchell 9 years ago
This is probably pork butt, which is actually part of the shoulder...It's really called butt so this isn't a mess up. However, I still laugh like a 5 year old whenever someone on a barbeque show my boyfriend watches says it.
Sweetie Cake 3 years ago
am i the only one who read the “cooks ham” part as something else beginning with “co” and ending in “cks”?
#75
Damn You Supermarket Deals!
António Lima 9 years ago
Probably the omega thing sucks and they dont want the costumers to buy more than one
#76
Baguette With What?
António Lima 9 years ago
Thats funny yeah, but it as a explanation how. In portuguese seeds spells sementes thats why...no more space to print and voila
Jace 8 years ago
I love seeing how languages use their root language origins differently...
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So, What Is It Now?
Final score:
35points
#78
By Yellow You Mean Green, Right
.gas. 9 years ago
I think it's funny that bananas are always .59 a pound. No matter the time of the year, no matter what store. Always .59 a pound. Weird.
Constance VanWoerkom 8 years ago
not in CA but in CA everything is going to be more expensive; )
Josie Smith 9 years ago
I'm a cashier at a grocery store and ours are .49 a pound or .29 a pound with the rewards card
#79
Certainly Happy...
Final score:
32points
António Lima 9 years ago
Yup, just drink and be happy and you wont think about your health for sure
#80
Well, That Won't Be Hard With The Products You're Offering Underneath The Poster
#81
Apples
#82
It's A Dirty And Not Welcoming Dog Toy. Why Are You Doing This To Your Customers?
cindy lindsey 8 years ago
They do this at one of the Dollar General I go to. Would prefer a bell.
#83
Interesting...
Final score:
25points
Vicky Skelton 9 years ago
I only get kids on clearance, why pay full price they are only going to spoil.
#84
Great It Is!
Final score:
25points
#85
What Do You Wash Your Hands With?
Final score:
24points
Constance VanWoerkom 8 years ago
the others actually could have been mistakes , but this one is on purpose
Sandra Luz 9 years ago
I already see pussy soap before, but… a*s and c**k wash soap is new to me. Hehe.
#86
Did Marina Abramovic And Her Onion Performance Had Some Influence On This Sign?
#87
Real Deal.
Final score:
22points
Maggie Grover Bacher 9 years ago
and people out there are saying they don't use the math they learned in school . . . .
#88
Lost In Translation ... German Products
Final score:
22points
Daniela Nik 9 years ago
*lol* Seeing it the english way, its funny. But D**k is not the "penis" word here in germany, so not funny at all for the germans ;)
Susanne Drejø Thun 9 years ago
Still funny in german, though, as d**k means "fat".
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My Local Grocery Store Has A Weird Sense Of Product Placement
Jenny Hunter-Van Overberg 9 years ago
Please tell me the chocolate is on the other side of the pads!
Tash Stuart 9 years ago
Easy for the blokes to find when sent, convenient for us chicks .. Someone's thinking !!
#90
But It's On Sale!
Final score:
21points
#91
Parts Missing!
Final score:
17points
Chera Cole 8 years ago
Capon is a term for a type of rooster that's castrated! So definitely parts missing!
#92
Mouthwatering Muff
#93
Is That A Good Price?
Final score:
16points
Kerolos Saleib 8 years ago
That one is lame. Homo milk jas always been known for homogenized...
#94
Not The Best Sale
Final score:
16points
#95
So True!
Final score:
11points
#96
Brown Rice Anyone?
Final score:
10points
#97
Supermarket Math Fail.
Final score:
10points
Emily Fraser 8 years ago
This is a discount. Look closer WAS $4:30 SAVE $2:15 Now it is $2:15. Look closer.
Markus McCloud 8 years ago
The joke is that's not 20%; it's 50%. The subtraction is right, but the percentage isn't.
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#98
Love Hurts
Final score:
10points
#99
Interesting Combination!! Options Are Good.
Final score:
9points
Smoking Cat Comics & Collectibles 4 years ago
Pigtails... like a pair of little handles.
Load More Replies... Tash Stuart 9 years ago
Well you have to tie your hair back , it would be difficult to hold for that long .. Lol
#100
Surprise Gift.
Final score:
9points
#101
New Type Of Avocado!
Final score:
8points
Michał Danik 9 years ago
It's a word with 2 meanings. Can be translated as art or as 1 piece of something
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#102
Magic Of German Advertising
Final score:
8points
#103
Chinese Don't Like Health Food
Final score:
7points
Eileen Fang 6 years ago
itz a lot funnier if u actually know Chinese it actually means "Dry Vegetables"
#104
That Special Flavor For A Special Day
Final score:
6points
#105
Shaving Her
Final score:
5points
#106
Hairy Mother
Final score:
4points
#107
Ass Rubs
Final score:
2points
#108
Oh Good! I Wouldn't Expect Anything Less When It Comes To Crossaints.
Final score:
2points
#109
Works Both Ways I Suppose.
Final score:
2points
#110
Ow, My Back! Let Me Just Bend Down To Get A Wrap
Final score:
1point
#111
Interesting New Initiative To Attract Celebrities To Holland
Final score:
0points
#112
Title: "days Of The Happiness And Miracles" (under Christmas Time). "sanitary Napkins"
Final score:
-1point
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Teresa W-S 9 years ago
ohhhhhhhhhhh Inga, thanks a lot for making me laugh so muchhhhhhhhhhh!!!... I'm thinking some people need glasses, others need to come back to school to learn to spell/ write, others perhaps are just checking if we are "awake" while shopping :D
lasagna's underrated 8 years ago
Wait one second. Why do the comments say "1 year ago" But the article says:4 days left?
Teresa W-S 9 years ago
ohhhhhhhhhhh Inga, thanks a lot for making me laugh so muchhhhhhhhhhh!!!... I'm thinking some people need glasses, others need to come back to school to learn to spell/ write, others perhaps are just checking if we are "awake" while shopping :D
lasagna's underrated 8 years ago
Wait one second. Why do the comments say "1 year ago" But the article says:4 days left?
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