Selling It
Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers
Marketers want their products and services to be noticed and applauded, but sometimes the attempt backfires. When it does, our eagle-eyed readers let us know, submitting examples of rip-offs, poorly worded ads, half-empty packaging, outlandish claims, and goofs that have made them laugh out loud.
Holiday Feast Fails
We’re saying ‘thanks, but no thanks’ to these Turkey Day treats.
The Not-So-Great Pumpkin Deal
Photo: Fred Mackler Photo: Fred Mackler
Even Charlie Brown would laugh at these savings.
Submitted by Fred Mackler, Easthampton, MA
(Very) Rare Birds
Photo: Andrea Bitterling Photo: Andrea Bitterling
This gives a whole new meaning to the words “frozen dinner.”
Submitted by Andrea Bitterling, El Cajon, CA
Our Cows Don't Take a Holiday
Photo: Victor Soukoulis Photo: Victor Soukoulis
No worries that this store will run out of milk on Thanksgiving.
Submitted by Victor Soukoulis, Charlottesville, VA
Where's the Pumpkin?
Photo: Barry C. Photo: Barry C.
We’d like more than just a touch of it in our pie, please.
Submitted by Barry C., Lansing, MI
Send Us Your Funny Ads
Be on the lookout for goofs and glitches like these. Share them with us via:
• Email: SellingIt@cro.consumer.org
• Mail: Selling It, Consumer Reports, 101 Truman Ave., Yonkers, NY 10703
Please include key information, such as the publication’s name and date. We might publish your submission here.
Editor’s Note: This article also appeared in the November 2022 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.
