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50 Times Information In The Fine Print Was So Absurd People Just Had To Share It
Interview With Expert
Scrolling through pages and pages of terms and conditions is perhaps the biggest nuisance in our digital age. At least that's the form of torture I wish upon anyone who has ever wronged me. In my mind, hell is just having to read thousands of words of legal jargon in that irritating small print.
But terms and conditions aren't the only place where we find fine print. Marketers use it more and more to try to dupe their customers into buying their products. Want some watermelon juice? If you don't check the ingredients listed in superfine print, you probably won't know that there's no watermelon in it. Just apples, beetroot, carrots, and ginger.
As absurd as it is, at least it can be funny. That's why we've compiled the most ridiculous reminders of why it's always best to read the fine print from all over the Internet. Let us know in the comments whether they make you laugh or mad, and share your own infuriating examples!
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#1
My Parents Bought Me A Doormat And This Was On The Back Of It. Read The Warning
Wolf princess quinn 1 year ago
Well there are some seriously stupid folks so...the hokey pokey is hillarious tho
Although many of the examples in this list are humorous, they're also good examples of unethical marketing. Fine print is one of the tactics marketers and companies use to mislead consumers. Ironically, we almost expect brands to deceive us. We're used to looking for information in fine print or tricky wording in ads. But is that really the new standard now?
We reached out to an expert who could shed some light on misleading marketing. Teresa Murray is a consumer watchdog director at the U.S. Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), and she kindly agreed to explain the importance of transparency in marketing and labeling. We talked about more than just obviously absurd ads but about hidden fees, surprise medical bills, and more serious issues.
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#2
Have You Ever Seen Anything So Bold?
#3
"Gluten-Free"
Adrian 1 year ago
Sadly, the gluten free idiots have made things very bad for those, like my celiac friend, who could literally die if she eats gluten.
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J. Guigon 1 year ago (edited)
I believe they are saying they are not "certified" gluten free or organic, and that their product may be gluten free, and may even have organic ingredients --.they just can't claim it as "certified" . Certification is not mandatory to call yourself "organic" or "gluten free", but to say you are "certified organic" or "certified gluten free" a company is saying they have entered into an independent voluntary certification processes . This certification can be a very long, technical and expensive endeavour -- especially for small companies. For example, in some countries, for grapes to be "certified organic" (e.g. for wine) they must be grown in soil that has not used pesticides, etc for at least 7 years. The certification standards for gluten free and organic may be just too complex, expensive and time consuming for a small company to bear. I think that's what they meant by "bull$%#t."
Huddo's sister 1 year ago
Also in this case, it is gluten free by ingredient, so people with an intolerance can eat it, but because it is made in a place that also processes gluten, people with Ceoliacs or a wheat allergy can't have it.
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MotherofGuineaPigs 1 year ago (edited)
They a required by law to state that the factory where the product was made also makes product with gluten in them (peanuts and seafood are commonly the same). This is to inform deadly allergic reactions from even small amounts.
Kiss Army 1 year ago
Exactly. They are stating that the product is gluten free and organic but it was not produced in a gluten free and organic certified factory so there could be cross contamination... meaning proceed at your own risk depending on allergies, etc.
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That Person 1 year ago
Again, hate when companies do this. Some people (me!!!) can literally die if they screw people over like that
Paul Gerrard 1 year ago
It contains no gluten ingredient. The warning about the facility is fair
Anon822209 1 year ago
Because buzzwords sell. I'm with them on the organic part, but some folks can get very sick from eating gluten. Not cool.
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David Wallin 1 year ago
I see only organic and no gluten-containing ingredients. I believe they are saying the haven't been certified as gluten free or organic and they think those programs are BS.
How many times have you been duped by an ad or a misleading label, Pandas? If you have, it was probably done by a company that's not very big on transparency. "Transparency is critically important for companies that sell products or services, whether they sell to consumers or other businesses," Teresa Murray tells Bored Panda.
"Companies have a moral obligation to disclose all types of things relevant about a product or service." When you're buying a thing or a food item, the manufacturer should include information about what that product contains. If it's food or a thing that could cause an allergic reaction, companies should include exactly what is in the product.
#4
So It Was A Lie
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
Upon searching the original Reddit post....from 5 years ago (and apparently a re-post from 10 years ago), the censored part is the brand name....Market Pantry (Target's house brand)
Steve Robert 1 year ago
This is just plain wrong! And should be considered false and misleading information.
Kelly Scott 1 year ago
Well, to be honest, would anyone here enjoy a lemonade drink that was 100% lemon juice and nothing else?
Kelly Scott 1 year ago
Anything liquid made with a fruit can be called "juice". And a lot of times, if it's absolutely pure juice, that doesn't mean it's palatable. Lemons are a fruit, like it or not.
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Can You Figure Out Why I'm Infuriated Before The 4th Picture?
What the literal hell Sergeant's?
PS: Be not concerned with the shampoo color, it became the host bottle for my cat's RX shampoo a long time ago.
Strahd Ivarius 1 year ago
As usual, this kind of product, even if intended for cats, is not supposed to be used on cats if you want to keep living... so better to use it on dogs.
Emma London 1 year ago
It looks like there was originally a sticker covering the text? Might be just a mistake from when the bottle text were changed from dog shampoo, and instead of discarding the bottles, they just slapped a sticker to cover the text.
Bill Kubeck 1 year ago
Those people suck. Do not buy anything from them that you might apply to an animal you love.
_-DungeonKeeper-_ 1 year ago
The punchline is that it says "for dogs only" on the back. That's what makes the joke funny.
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This Olive Oil I Bought Wasn't Even Cheap
Kylie 1 year ago
Now that one IS false advertising for sure. Notice how light the 'sunflower oil' is on the label. These people are preying on consumers shopping in a hurry.
Iampenny 1 year ago
Not false advertising, it's a little deceptive thought, but it does state Sunflower Oil on the packaging
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Danish Susanne 1 year ago
This is infuriating to me, because I try to avoid buying oils that are extracted (using chemicals) and not pressed like olive or rapeseed.
In cases where the item is a toy, we as consumers should know whether it contains something that could compromise the privacy of a child, like a microphone or camera. And it all should show on the label. Specific details about the quality of the item are also important. "If we're talking bedsheets, what's the thread count?" Murray asks. "If we're talking automobile tires, what's the mileage expectation? If it's an external hard drive, what's the capacity?"
#7
I've Just Found Out That I Have A Wheat Intolerance
That Person 1 year ago
Hate when companies do this. I have VERY severe celiac disease (will end up in hospital if I eat a crumb of it) so it really ticks me off when this happens, or it will say “gluten free” and then proceed to say “manufactured in a facility that contains wheat”
Jess Smith 1 year ago
I wouldn't be ticked off, I'd want to go, find the bastard responsible for this and give them severe celiac disease, see how they do.
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María Hermida 1 year ago
This could be considered criminal in many countries. It's a health hazard for many people.
Thom Serveaux 1 year ago
Some of us have allergies. It can be life-threatening. It isn't a marketing thing.
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This "Cashmere Blend" Sweater
That Person 1 year ago
That was their reasoning and it still causes deception
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Jeremy Bolanos 1 year ago
That's not Cashmere Blend, that's Cotton that has been contaminated with cashmere scraps.
#9
I Was Wondering Why This Watermelon Juice Tasted So Weird
Carl Roberts 1 year ago (edited)
"Watermelon & Beet, with apple, strawberry and lemon". NO...no it is not. 3 of the 5 ingredients shown on the front, aren't actually in the product. Unless....this is what Reddit refers to as a "sh** post" ( a misleading post designed to generate outrage), and these are actually pics of two different products.
Margrete Sonnenberg 1 year ago
I found the original and apparently this one is mislabeled. It supposed to be a beet drink.
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Marie Lane 1 year ago
So, at least no watermelons were harmed in the production of this “juice,”
Mary Kelly 1 year ago
oh, got a beet juice drink that was labelled on the front cherry juice, but had a lot of beet juice and less than 2% cherry juice...i love beets, but i don't want to drink them
Some other questions Murray recommends to keep in mind are: "How much does it cost? Are there extra, mandatory fees? What's the warranty or guarantee? Are there any terms and conditions?"
Considering these questions will make you a well-informed consumer. And a company that answers them on a label or an ad is most likely ethical. "Transparency is important because we're giving our hard-earned money to companies. We need to know exactly what we're paying for," Murray explains.
#10
My New Pan Is Dishwasher-Safe And Unsafe
#11
Free Beer
#12
How To Disappoint Every Student On Campus
Different industries have their standards and regulations when it comes to ethical marketing. "For example, a vitamin manufacturer is not allowed by law to claim that if you take one of the company's vitamins every day, then you'll live for 1,000 years, even if there's fine print that walks that back," Murray tells Bored Panda. "A toy manufacturer must disclose whether a product contains small parts that could choke a child under three."
#13
Packaging Said "100% Silk"
#14
This Packaging Is Dangerous
M O'Connell 1 year ago
If it makes you feel any better, they don't appear to make this product anymore.
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Kerry Fletcher 1 year ago
Who would get their honey to eat on the same shelf as a soap and toothbrush. It also says bodywash right on it.
#15
Chris Hemsworth’s Centr App Was Charging People Who Signed Up For Their Free Trial. Looked Into The Fine Print And Found Out Why. I Love Ya Mate But C’mon
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago
That's why I never sign up for anything free that requires me to enter my credit card.
TruthoftheHeart 1 year ago
And that is why I have a junk debit that has no money on it that I use for my free trials. They can try and charge it all they want* pfft
Steve Robert 1 year ago
I will never sign up for a "free trial". Because nothing is free, you just have to pay for it sometime.
The Internet is not immune to misleading labeling as well. In an effort to make the cost and price of high-speed internet clear and easy to understand, the FCC has passed a law that goes into effect this year. "Broadband (internet) providers are being required by the Federal Communications Commission to provide 'nutrition labels' as part of their marketing and disclose details about pricing, whether a monthly price is an introductory price, the speed, etc.," Murray explains.
#16
When Shops Advertise $12 Haircuts, But Use Black Lettering For Very Important Fine Print
Mermeow Overlord (they/she) 1 year ago
Why wouldn't they remove it instead?
Load More Replies... Steve Robert 1 year ago
Couldn't even read it. But I bet if you go on any other day and they charge you a higher price, you'll never go back again. Fool me once, shame on me. Won't be a second time!
#17
The Mixed Signals Of This Shoe Sale Advertisement
#18
Always Read The Fine Print
"Dispose of properly (or Mother Nature's gonna whack us all!) This battery contains no Mercury, Mars or Venus. Each battery is tested before shipping. No animals were harmed during testing unless you consider Paul in QA;-) Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or burns, avoid Sony or Dell laptops & do not disassemble, crush, puncture or short the contacts. TM & © 2009 FastMac. All rights reserved. All other brand names & trademarks belong to their respective owners. If you have read this far, please consider applying for a job in our legal dept."
The consumer rights expert gives more examples of regulators and lawmakers making sure companies aren't misleading consumers. "Funeral homes aren't allowed to charge for embalming without permission and can't require you to purchase a casket for cremation, even if there's fine print that discloses it's optional."
"Rules on this topic were updated a couple of years ago by the FTC because too many consumers – at a time when people are grief-stricken and vulnerable – weren't being given complete information about a funeral they're planning."
#19
Cool Fine Print On This Donation Center
Nimitz 1 year ago
Value Village and the Diabetes Society are a front. They take the donation bin clothes, process it, sell it, then donate only a small portion to research. I worked for them for a very short time. It's f****d up like those sponsor a child programs. The research only gets like 2-3% of the proceeds, the rest go to minimum wage workers doing all the work, and a surprisingly excessive management team that does f**k all
#20
Read The Fine Print, After I Had Used 3 Shades On My Eyes
"Attention, inhale, golden glow, intention, chamomile, best buds, fiddle fig, plantiful, full bloom, clarity, mother earth, night bloom are not intended for use in the immediate eye area."
Zoe Vokes 1 year ago
Because they made the palette, realised that there was a certain ingredient that could potentially cause a reaction and instead of wasting money by making new products they put a warning instead. It’s there in case they get sued, to protect themselves not the customers.
Load More Replies... Marie Lane 1 year ago
But the ones with glitter, which are almost always eye irritants, are perfectly fine?
Riley Quinn 1 year ago
What consumer picks up a multi-hued eye palette without assuming it's for eye color enhancement?
#21
When You Read Ingredient Labels For Fun
Moustachioed Pistachio 1 year ago
When traversing the local Penny Branch, one should always weigh the benefits and consequences of Quality v. Quantity
"Manufacturers of infant sleep products aren't allowed to advertise certain types of products intended for sleep if they don't meet safety standards," she goes on. "Before the Safe Sleep for Babies Act passed in 2022, some companies would [advertise] inclined sleepers with a baby on the box with its eyes closed and supposedly dreaming, but the company would try to say they weren't really marketing the product for sleep."
#22
My Friend Bought Me A Switch Game For My Birthday. The Download Code, Instead Of Being On The Card Itself, Is On The Receipt. He No Longer Has The Receipt
Riley Quinn 1 year ago
Wouldn't the store have a copy of the receipt? I've had to ask stores for a duplicate receipt, so this might be an option.
Shadow 1 year ago
Yeah they can usually bring it up if given a date and time.
Load More Replies... Zoe Vokes 1 year ago
I’m guessing to stop people scratching it off in the shop, taking a photo and getting an expensive game for free. It’s a stupid way of doing it. They often do it by selling you the game case with a code inside instead of a cartridge, which works well but is a waste of plastic for an unused case. You can buy it direct from the online store so this is unnecessary
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Making People Think It’s A Park
#24
2nd Birthday Badge Is Potentially A Choking Hazard
Michael Largey 1 year ago
Isn't this for other (older) people to wear? You don't usually wear something congratulating yourself on your own birthday any more than you send yourself a birthday card.
That Person 1 year ago
Also proof that the company doesn’t actually give a cráp and just put it there cuz they legally have to
Barbara Wilcock 1 year ago
They are just saying don't let the kid play with it unfastened. Come on. I grew up in the 80s. Stop the snowflake behavior
It might sound unfair that we must be on the lookout for deceptive marketing constantly. But Teresa Murray says that industry standards and laws are not enough to ensure ethical practices. "Consumers should educate themselves about any product or service of significance that they're considering buying. We're not talking about a pack of gum but a new TV, signing an automobile lease, hiring a landscaper, etc."
#25
The Sweater I Bought Cannot Be Maintained
M O'Connell 1 year ago
It's 100% acrylic, how could you hurt it?! When in doubt, hand wash, dry flat. I used to have curtains that explicitly said "DO NOT WASH" on the tag, but they had gotten gross. They shrank an inch but were otherwise completely unaltered.
Gustav Gallifrey 1 year ago
By all means, buy it. But, just wrap it in tissue paper, put it in a clean drawer, and never bother it, or think of it again.
#26
This Kettle Saves 70% Energy, As Long As You Need To Boil 70% Less Water
Vinny DaPooh 1 year ago
Alternatively you could just boil a cup in the much larger kettle with the same amount of energy
#27
Always Check The Fine Print
Lotekguy 1 year ago
"Urgent" covers sort of a sliding scale, ranging from a mild pressure, to imminent, to "oops! Too late!"
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Kira Okah 1 year ago
Yep. Someone else posted a photo of the same advert showing that the label is not normally there.
Load More Replies... Michael Largey 1 year ago
As opposed to the patient, "We've got all day for this" diarrhea I have experienced never.
Blue Bunny of Happiness 1 year ago
I misread the Coca-Cola any flavour as Coca-Cola Ant Flavour… made sense of the urgent diarrhoea in my brain!
Miliukov Oleksandr 1 year ago
Cause they may... sometimes in someone. Not that they should, but if they did, we warned you and legally not responsible
She then tells us the most vital thing we should be aware of. "Consumers should NEVER sign anything they haven't read – not even with a digital signature. Fine print is an unfortunate reality in today's world. Consumers bear responsibility for protecting themselves because not all companies engage in honest advertising and not all companies even follow state and federal laws."
#28
That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts
Elyse-the-Squid 1 year ago
Well of course its not for kicking its orange it has to be a basketbal!!
#29
Retail Sign At H&M Today. The Small Line Is Hard To Read In Person
David 1 year ago
This didn't used to be common but any more I just expect it. "up to 75% OFF!" "BOGO! buy one, get one at 25% off" "as low as $3" and so on.
Danish Susanne 1 year ago
My pet annoyance is when I see adds saying "Buy three for the price of two" but that price is not in the ad!
Load More Replies... Riley Quinn 1 year ago (edited)
It's H&M, so what do you realistically expect of this fast fashion company? Honestly??? How many times do they get to cross the line and still retain consumers? The "monkey" shirt? Accusations of sexualizing children? Their greenwashing campaign? Anyone who still believes their bs deserves to get screwed over.
#30
This Is Obviously Not The Men’s Washroom. Can’t You Read The Fine Print In A Dark Entryway?
"We [have seen] an avalanche of new consumer protection laws in the last couple of years," Murray says. "[They deal] with a range of issues: surprise medical bills, junk fees, airline passenger protections, broadband service, cell phone bills, product safety standards, the list goes on. We're seeing these because too many companies don't behave ethically and honestly all of the time, so lawmakers and regulators step in to better protect consumers' health, safety, and wallets."
#31
Seriously? Contradictory At Its Finest
Natasha Arruda 1 year ago
Did someone buy it? I want to know if the included batteries were actually there or not.
#32
The Ingredients In This 100% Cranberry Juice
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago
How do they get away with this? It's not even a sophisticated attempt at lying.
Ace 1 year ago
Yeah this definitely would not fly in Europe, is it allowed i the US? I can only assume that they're going to say yeah, the cranberry juice that's one of our ingredients is 100% cranberry juice.
Load More Replies... Kelly H. Wilder 1 year ago
It says "flavored juice blend". 100% Cranberry Juice is the very definition of face-sucking tartness.
Tucker Cahooter 1 year ago
What a f***ed-up labelling system. You have the quantity specified in two different imperial units as well as a metric unit. The fat, sodium and sugars are measured in metric units, but the energy and serving size are in imperial units
ManuelQue 1 year ago
Actually I think the apple juice concentrate is used to sweeten the juice. Cranberry juice on its own is sour.
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Gale Christensen 1 year ago
That's why you pay attention to the "flavored juice blend" and NOT the 100% juice. And come on, the print is right there UNDER the 100% juice label and is NOT that small!
Danish Susanne 1 year ago
In Denmark the ingredient that there is most of must be first in the ingredients list. Lately my sister bought ice cream and like this cranberry juice the ingredient listed first was water. I may be naive when I expect ice cream to be made with cream.
#33
I Bought It Because Of The 99-Cent Refill At Dodgers Stadium, But It’s Not Included At Dodgers Stadium
#34
Bought This Tonight. My Dog Was Eating The Tire, Then I Read The Back
#35
Be Aware Of Who You Donate Your Used Items To
Kylie 1 year ago
ofgs BP, you're censoring PARTS of words now? (the other word for yearly is blanked out guys).
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
What's noteworthy here is BP's idiotic censorship. They censored "annual" in the top pic, probably because the algorithm though it said a-n-a-l
Mermeow Overlord (they/she) 1 year ago
And they didn't censor it in the bottom.
Load More Replies... Riley Quinn 1 year ago (edited)
I'm not making an@l payments to any organization, nonprofit or profit. Thanks to BP an@l censors, they've turned a perfectly appropriate word into a questionable one.
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago
From what I've seen, most charity bins seem to be linked to businesses.
James Pasquini 1 year ago
"Violators 'tempering' with this unit..." So tampering with it is okay?
Barbara Wilcock 1 year ago
Haven't been here long,trying to understand the censorship. I did read something i thought said suicide, but BP put un lived or something like it
_-DungeonKeeper-_ 1 year ago
They have become the very thing they worked so hard to destroy (annual is censored, making it look... not like the word annual)
Mary Kelly 1 year ago
many clothing items are simply shreded for insulation and other types of fill materials...never ever being reused as clothing by someone in need
Mary Kelly 1 year ago
same with goodwill...know which charities you donate to....put in the effort
#36
This Is Not Vitamin D. It's An Emoji On A Bottle Of Magnesium
Riley Quinn 1 year ago
Sooo, this is their logo, as shown in the upper left corner. Still, methinks they are preying on harried consumers who are rushing through shopping at the end of their work day.
Adam Belaire 1 year ago
With the brand being :Deal, I'd see it as just their logo. Kinda like the golden arches "M" for McDonalds.
#37
You’ve Got To Be Kidding Me
Emma London 1 year ago
That's just stupid, think of how many of the customers will just leave their stuff at the register and walk out.
#38
I Can't Wait To Try The New Flavor. Should Have Read The Small Print, I Guess
Dragon mama 1 year ago
There's a candy I love that's like this. It has 4 flavors but only 3 in each pack. There's one flavor I absolutely love, and one that I abhor and I seemed to get the gross one almost every time. I stopped buying them. :(
#39
Well Played, Well Played
#40
I Bought These Protein Bars Because I Love Strawberries, Only To Find Out They Don’t Actually Contain Strawberries
catastrophegirl 1 year ago (edited)
ugh, that's completely unexpected and would definitely trip me up. i have a digestive problem that means i can't eat true berries, including cranberries, because of the fiber in the skins. strawberries are not true berries and their fiber content doesn't cause me any problems. it would not even occur to me to look for flavored cranberries in a product marketed as strawberry. i might catch it because i have food allergies, but i don't think i'd expect to have to check these for chamomile, mango, or onion either. fortunately i'd never pick up this particular package because they at least put the 9 grams of fiber label conspicuously on the front, and that's way above the 3 grams per serving my GI doctor recommends for me. pure luck there though. if this was something like "strawberry (flavored cranberry) pop tarts", i'd definitely get caught out.
Margrete Sonnenberg 1 year ago
Its like the blueberry bagels that have blueberry flavored bits in them.
Tropical Tarot 1 year ago
Same as Quaker peaches and cream instant oatmeal. Peach flavored apples.
#41
Check The Fine Print
Mermeow Overlord (they/she) 1 year ago
I will also give 100%! (per $100 rounded down to the nearest 100)
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WFH Forever 1 year ago
Minimum wage = $16.28. Put that up in Washington and someone would set fire to it.
#42
This Is A Reminder To Read All Fine Print When There Is Money Involved
Sweet Taurus 1 year ago
I despise when a company has boxes like these automatically checked when the page loads. If you're in a hurry or don't read everything before paying can get you scammed into all sorts of things.
David 1 year ago
"OPT OUT" boxes are a sign of shady IMO. I forget the company but something I recently filled out for a game or app or something had only the one you'd probably want (updates or something) as Opt Out and all of the other stuff like newsletter, special offers etc was all Opt In / blank unless you chose them. Respect for companies that don't just assume you want to be bombarded with offers.
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago
I wonder what happens, or doesn't happen, if you uncheck to tick box?
Fussy1 1 year ago
I've had experiences where the 'continue' button is no longer lit up, so you can't click on it if you uncheck the box.
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It Says "Warning: Small Parts, Choking Hazard. Not Intended For Children Under 5 Years Of Age"
Miliukov Oleksandr 1 year ago
This is for parents. Or are you really think 3-yr old is interested in your piece of carton?
#44
Ah, Of Course, A 99-Cent Sale. Wait, What Does The Fine Print Say?
Carl Roberts 1 year ago (edited)
Forget the tiny print, they're straight up telling you these are all low quality Chinese knock-offs of major brands.
M O'Connell 1 year ago
HF's low-end stuff is just as terrible as other retailers low-end stuff. Their more expensive brands are completely acceptable quality.
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Mermeow Overlord (they/she) 1 year ago
The "Super Coupon" the top says "20% OFF (any single item)"
Mermeow Overlord (they/she) 1 year ago
How is $1.99 to 99¢ saving 88%? Does the text under the barcode mention it?
Tim Crasborn 1 year ago
I'm not sure anyone should be buying that c**p anyway tbh. For that price and they're still making money? That's mad
Kylie 1 year ago
Well it is Harbor Freight. (The dollar store of hardware)
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Yeah, That's Logical
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
Well...it says "no commercial interruptions", which means no commercials while you're watching the show. It's not misleading if the commercial plays BEFORE the show starts or AFTER it ends, as you still get to watch your hour long episode of a tv show without commercial breaks.
marcelo D. 1 year ago
it says in big bold word "no commercials" Later it says the word interruptions in smaller print and in another sentence
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#46
IKEA Needed To Indicate Their Cinnamon Buns Are Not 10 Feet In Diameter For $1.50
Megan Humphries 1 year ago
You know this is because someone complained that their cinnamon roll was not big enough.
Captain Kyra 1 year ago
I'm trying to imagine how you would cook a bean bag sized cinnamon roll
#47
Boyfriend Got Really Excited, Then Looked Like He Was Going To Cry
Kylie 1 year ago
Well this one's meant to be a joke obviously. Much like the door mat one which I also loved.
Strahd Ivarius 1 year ago
As the treasurer of a gaming association, I added once a note for our annual summer event stating that anybody confirming before April he would be present would get a free refreshing drink at the bar. We got a lot of confirmation that way (allowing us to properly prepare the event), and a lot of people confused when they were provided a glass of water, before remembering who made the offer...
#48
Is That Really Free Delivery?
Lisa Z 1 year ago
I use Amazon often enough that they definitely lose money on me with their 'free shipping.'
George Costanza 1 year ago
Isn't this essentially how Amazon Prime works? Yet everyone likes to call that free delivery too.
#49
Fine Print
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
Well, if they were *honest*, a lot fewer people would fall for their dishonest scams, now wouldn't they?
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My Sugar-Free Soda Has Sugar In It
Carl Roberts 1 year ago (edited)
Another example of a Reddit "sh** post". The person purchased regular soda , as the rest of the can indicates (this a can of Guarana Antarctica, the sugar free version has white rim, instead of yellow) He then saw the misprint on the side, and made a post claiming he bought the sugar free version.
David Cameron 1 year ago
'Sugar Free' items can have 500mg of added sugar per serving in the US.
M O'Connell 1 year ago
If it's sugar free, there must be a LOT of fiber in that can to get to 36g of carbs.
#51
Way To Go Target. I Walked All The Way Down The Aisle After Seeing 5 Of These Signs, All Of Which Were Posted In Front Of Tidy Cats Litter
CrazyKnitter 1 year ago
When I worked at Target, I made sure that these signs weren't put up in the areas they didn't apply to, even if the sign wanted us to do so. Nintendo was ALWAYS excluded from the Black Friday sale, so I never put the signs up in the Nintendo isle. But the job became even shittier than normal retail and I got out. No one there cares anymore, because the job sucks too much to care.
#52
There Is A Small Word Under The $6.99 That Says Each
#53
Menards Leading The Way With High Pay. Until They Reduce Your Pay By $4/Hour In A Few Months
Zephaniah Grey 1 year ago
Part timers are of "lower value" to the company. Also, surprise! There are no full time positions available.
#54
I Got This Seasoned Salt On Sale. It Turns Out It's Just Salt, Sugar, And Food Coloring
Miliukov Oleksandr 1 year ago
Natural flavors - it is seasoned, you just don't know with what exactly
Amber 1 year ago
And as an added bonus you have to guess which one is the GMO
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Toni Ahlgren 1 year ago
Never buy any "barbecue mixes" or anything like that, usually they're just 90% salt.
#55
My Favorite Ramen Has 120% Of The Daily Intake Of Sodium. Probably Should Stop Eating It
Jeremy Bolanos 1 year ago
Those things are mostly salt and should not be eaten by anyone. The only advantage is when the salt is in the flavor packet; then you can just use your own flavoring and forgo the clogged arteries and hemorrhoids.
#56
Tonight I Purchased A Couple Of Records At My Neighborhood Shop And For The First Time I Noticed This At The Bottom Of The Receipt
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
Clearly they've had a number of customers using those very turntables come in with issues.
General Anaesthesia 1 year ago
If it's on the receipt, you've already bought and paid for it. The warning about the two turntables should be posted in the shop, not the receipt.
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B Jones 1 year ago
I had a similar issue with a DVD back when Suncoast was a thing. It was criterion collection of The Rock I believe. Dude behind the counter was nice but said if it works on their cheap old DVD player they couldn't return it. I had the chapter and time marked down and sure enough it skipped at that point. They had two other copies in store and they all had the se issue. So at least it was easy to refund. I was afraid I'd need to get a new player if mine always that out of date.
#58
Always Read The Fine Print
#59
Jackpot Indeed For Not Included Fees
Ripley 1 year ago
So the 2 night stay *actually* costs $700+. While this may not be an outrageous price if it's a nice enough place, those fees are . . . I don't think there are words for how bullsh*t those fees are.
Natasha Arruda 1 year ago
Bet they don't take the towel fee off if you bring your own towels. So it's not really a towel fee, it's a milking you of all your money fee. Smh.
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I had no idea hotels charged a "resort fee" until I stayed at one in Reno and ended up paying a little over $500 by the end of our 2 day stay. And the fee doesn't cover anything inside of the hotel ie: bowling, arcade, movie theater, etc. They had 3 pools and 4 hot tubs that were at max capacity anytime we tried to go. Needless to say I was so disappointed and broke lol
Damned_Cat 1 year ago
Resort fees are ridiculous! I once stayed at a Las Vegas hotel that tried to charge a $20 resort fee to use the tiny pool at the hotel across the street. Luckily, I was able to convince them to remove the charge.
Jeremy Bolanos 1 year ago
The fact that the fees aren't included in the price is the worst kind of marketing. Like going to restaurants and they add a fee so they don't have to raise menu prices... THAT'S RAISING THE PRICE!
#60
Isn't That The Point Of Citronella?
#61
Fake Blood That's Unsafe For The Mouth Is Clearly Advertised In The Mouth On The Package
#62
All Three Of These Packets Contain The Same Amount Of Tablets With The Same Ingredients, From The Same Manufacturer
Ace 1 year ago
Yeah, they were taken to court in Australia for this. Successfully, but I don't know if it also stopped in the UK.
Spidercat 1 year ago
It was... Nurofen tried to advertise painkillers as targeting different body parts until someone pointed out that was just because they stopped pain... So basically wherever the pain was. I hate this kind of corporate fùckery.
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This Box Has 12 Wipes
Purple Sprinkles 1 year ago
It's very misleading but I think they mean it repelles 30 types of insects.
#65
I Bought This Earlier Today Without Reading The Fine Print
#67
Baiting Applicants With An Inflated Wage When They Pay Minimum, The Asterisk In The Bush Says "Wages Include Tips"
SparkDragon 1 year ago
Tips are not a substitute for paying your workers an adequate salary, people! It's supposed to be a bonus from customers who are pleased with the excellent service, not your main source of income!
#68
Macy's "Discount" Sign They Have On All Of Their Racks, Be Sure To Read The Fine Print On Top
#69
An Australian Retailer Is Actively Covering Up The Fine Print On A Mobile Phone Plan That They Receive A Commission From I Know This Is Illegal But I Don't Know Who To Report It To
General Anaesthesia 1 year ago
One response to the Reddit post explains what's under the cover: "Another issue with this ad is the fine print specifies that it is only 100gb for a few months and then the data goes down and the price goes up".
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago (edited)
I'm not an Aussie. But I'm guessing the ACCC may be interested.
#72
Really Got My Attention, Then I Read The Fine Print
#73
Up To 60% Off Everything, But Most Of The Store Is Excluded
M O'Connell 1 year ago
There's always an exclusion. Even if the store is going out of business.
#74
Should Have Read The Fine Print
Carl Roberts 1 year ago (edited)
Or the much larger print at the bottom of the bag. Or the fact that Ruffles are a famous brand of......potato chips. This is on you, dude. OP is gonna be really disappointed when he finds out Lay's Funyuns flavored potato chips aren't actually shaped like Funyuns.,
#75
Pickle Gummies! My Girlfriend Would Love This For Christmas (Fine Print: Green Apple Flavor)
Me Oh My (He/They) 1 year ago
I love pickles, and I love gummies, but together, they are an abomination.
#76
I Just Found Out My New Shirt Is Designed To Fade Over Time. I Specifically Bought This Shirt Because The Color Was Nice
Binky Melnik 1 year ago
The hell it was! They discovered the dye they used wasn’t colorfast and so made this stupid label. Yeah, sure, they INTENDED t t fade. Can’t just throw ‘em out when there’s money to be made. 🙄
#77
Always Read The Fine Print I Guess
#78
"Read The Fine Print" On A Whole Other Level
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago
That ghost labelling is really quite an achievement. I'll give them that.
M O'Connell 1 year ago
Is there some silly law where a different tax goes into effect if it's over 7.99% or something?
#79
This Sneaky Small Print From Ticket Master
#80
Putting The Word "Almost" In Small Letters Above "50% Larger". Always Best To Read That Fine Print
Binky Melnik 1 year ago
This is hardly a problem. I’d looove bigger tissues and had no idea they exist, so this one’s a selling point for me! Even if they’re not quite 50% larger, that’s still almost a 50% increase in size. Any bigger and they’d be hand towels.
#81
Everything Is In A Name. This Is A Sugar Packet, And The Company Announces That It's Pure And Hygienic
The sugar must be pure. But then I saw the little star on the "e" of the word pure. Turned over. The "pure" and "hygiene" are a part of its name and not the character of the product.
René Sauer 1 year ago
Pure I can kinda understand. But Hygienic? Huh? When does sugar need to be hygienic?
#82
This Popcorn Bag Says Microwave For 2 Minutes, 30 Seconds, But Has A Picture Of A Microwave With 3 Minutes On It
SparkDragon 1 year ago
They probably just updated the text but not the image, as microwaves have got more powerful and faster at cooking
#83
Non-Dairy But Contains "Milk"
M O'Connell 1 year ago
At least some of this has to do with confusing labeling laws. What they ACTUALLY mean is "lactose free" which they explain in the detailed documentation.
#84
Always Take The Time To Read The Small Print
Carl Roberts 1 year ago (edited)
It's a brand sold in Zimbabwe. Comes out to about $8 U.S. But, this pic is several years old, as Zimbabwe actually discontinued their currency after out of control hyperinflation, and now uses the U.S. dollar. Olivine currently sells for about $5 U.S.
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Adoption - Always Read The Small Print
"Disclaimer: WSCC accepts no responsibility or liability for non WSCC products or services advertised. You are strongly advised to compare offers and shop around for the best deal."
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago (edited)
This is frankly cynical to the point of being sick. It makes me sad, just to read it!
Binky Melnik 1 year ago
Her glasses have no lenses, so what didja expect? 😕 (Do people REALLY shop around for orphans? Yuck.)
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#87
Noticed The Small Print At The Last Possible Second
#88
This Was Sent Out At My School And Legit Had Me Worried
#89
CVS Writing Free In Huge Letters And Buy 1, Get 1 In Small Letters
Purple Sprinkles 1 year ago
Who really thinks they're just giving away their vitamins for free? It's a pretty clear sign.
#90
We Are Selling This Cotton Candy At Work. It Says "Do Not Eat" In Very Small Print On The Back. Why Would Anyone Make This? It Looks Like One Of The Most Delicious Candies in The World
#91
White Grape Is Usually Sold Out In My Local Supermarket, Except For This Bottle, Because People Think It's Apple Juice
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
But..it's not REALLY white grape juice. It's "white grape flavored" 3 juice blend. Probably contains 1% grape juice.
#92
Was Wondering Why My Xbox Controller Died Every Two Days With New Batteries. Turns Out I Didn’t Read The Small Print Next To Super Heavy Duty
#93
Free From No Added Sugar. Specifically Designed To Make A Lot Of Money And Keep You Addicted
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
They're definitely counting on people not knowing what maltodextrin is
Ryan-James O'Driscoll 1 year ago
It's no added sugar, not sugar free. Maltodextrin is a somewhat integral part of the product
#94
It Says 99 Cents For Lindt Chocolate, But The Fine Print Says It’s Only For The White Chocolate, Even Though They Mixed The Other Kinds In There Too
Binky Melnik 1 year ago
“White chocolaté” itself is a lie as it contains no chocolate. It’s sugar and oil.
Hippopotamuses 1 year ago
The most incredible thing? There is actually white chocolate in there.
#95
It Turns Out That Pure Fat Has Zero Calories If You Just Make It Small Enough
M O'Connell 1 year ago
One 'serving' is 0.25g total, therefore the amount of fat present per serving is so low that it is not required to be reported.
#96
13 Grams Of Protein Per Serving. Small Prints: If You Add 7.3 Grams Of Protein Worth Of Milk
#98
This Should Be Illegal. I Consumed Three Bottles In My Hotel Room Before I Read The Fine Print
Carl Roberts 1 year ago (edited)
Oh, come on. Everyone knows these aren't free. And, how could the OP possibly miss the $11.00 or the other details right there on the label/placard that they had to remove before drinking it....three times.
#99
That Was For Me The Turning Point When I Realized This. And They Expect Us To Take The Figures Seriously
Binky Melnik 1 year ago
It DOES say”Total deaths” in clear, bold type. This isn’t a problem for me.
#100
"Plant-Based" Protein Bread That’s Not Plant-Based
Carl Roberts 1 year ago
Um...what? Everything in that ingredient list....is a plant, except for the very small amounts of salt, yeast, and whey. The label is telling you that all of the protein comes from plants, primarily from "soy protein".
Daniel Atkins 1 year ago
I'm Thinking the OP was assuming it is vegan which it never claims.
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