Who didn’t love to have a safety-conscious brawl with friends with Nerfs back in the day? We know we did! While this may seem like the Nerf enthusiast’s biggest dream, you’re subject to quite the optical illusion. The manufacturer of this dart package created this scam by stacking the ones at the back.
It definitely had us fooled! These days most toys and gadgets come in transparent packages so the buyer can see exactly what is in the pack. Say goodbye to Nerf’s scam, and say hello to safety buying.
McDonald's
As hard as it is for us to admit it, there's something about fast-food chain hamburger ads that have us instantly craving fast food. Whenever you find yourself fighting these cravings, just remember that the hamburger ad is perhaps the furthest thing from what you're actually going to get when you order. You'll probably be served fast food that doesn't look anything like you expected.
Who knew models weren't the only thing being airbrushed before being placed in ads?! And still, no matter how many times will tell ourselves that the real thing will look nothing like the ads, we find ourselves indulging in a yummy big mac and we've loved it.
Skittles
Growing up, Skittles was always one of our favorite candies. The sensation of biting through the hard shell into a fruity, chewy center full of colors and flavors is one that always brings us back to the good old days. Who doesn't love tasting the rainbow? Well, apparently, some of our fondest childhood memories were cut into two...or less.
Skittles manufacturers include a bag of less than half of what is advertised. Taste the rainbow? More like more rain on our parade! And today, it's all even more than ever as you can find Skittles in a variety of colors, shapes, and flavors so the fraud doesn't seem to end.
Panera Bread
Believe it or not, Panera Bread has been caught red-handed manipulating customers. Yes, the Panera crew does bake their bread on the spot, but that doesn't mean the dough is made from scratch at that same location. Prepared dough arrives every day and may or may not be frozen. So, you may be eating fresh bread, just not completely fresh.
Now, when you think of it, it is exactly like the frozen stuff you buy at the local store and bake at home. There is no difference at all, except for the final price you are charged when buying at Panera Bread. Scam or not, it is up to you to decide.
Aberdeen Square
Well, isn't this ad a roller coaster of emotions? At first, you're upset because you think you just received a parking ticket, then you're relieved it isn't a parking ticket, but then you're upset again because someone tricked you into thinking you just got a parking ticket. Honestly, how is this marketing technique even legal?
In our opinion, it isn't even funny; if anything, it's the perfect way to make prospective customers take their business elsewhere! this is a perfect example, of bad marketing, bad advertising, bad copywriting, and we suppose a bad brand too.