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Ads Vs Reality: 101 Hilarious Examples Of False Advertising
FunnyAPR 28, 2016

Ads Vs Reality: 101 Hilarious Examples Of False Advertising

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Life is all about managing expectations - or managing the high expectations of others. So when the marketers promise more than they deliver, we feel betrayed. How can we fight that? By revealing their false advertising lies to the public.
Bored Panda has put together this list of expectations vs. reality in ad campaigns to show you, dear Pandas, that it's all for naught. There aren't two scoops of raisins in your cereal box unless those scoops are fairy-sized; Crocodile Mile isn't a fun, water-filled activity for your backyard unless belly-flops are included in your definition. From comedic package designs to straight-up advertising fails, we've spared no one in this list. Which bit of false advertising gets you the most riled up? Vote! Or submit your favorite examples of ads vs. reality deceit below.

#1 The Easter Bunny Is A Master Of Disguise

The Easter Bunny Is A Master Of Disguise
277points

#2 Ah, There It Is

Ah, There It Is
268points

#3 We Bought Alien Balloons

We Bought Alien Balloons
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264points

#4 Much Cranberries Much Fun

Much Cranberries Much Fun
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252points

#5 It Is Just A Bag Of Cats

It Is Just A Bag Of Cats
251points

#6 We Got An Artificial Tree This Year

We Got An Artificial Tree This Year
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251points

#7 Interesting

Interesting
246points

#8 My Dog

My Dog
246points

#9 Nailed It

Nailed It
245points

#10 Remember The Ice Cream That Was Supposed To Look Like Cartoon Characters?

Remember The Ice Cream That Was Supposed To Look Like Cartoon Characters?
225points

#11 Strawberries

Strawberries
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209points

#12 You Sit On A Throne Of Lies

You Sit On A Throne Of Lies
188points

#13 Plenty Of Filling If You Like Disappointment

Plenty Of Filling If You Like Disappointment
184points

#14 With A Sprinkling Of Oregano

With A Sprinkling Of Oregano
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179points

#15 Musical Instrument

Musical Instrument
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178points

#16 Bag Of Broccoli Cuts? Nope, Just Stems

Bag Of Broccoli Cuts? Nope, Just Stems
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162points

#17 I Guess I'm Not Making Salsa

I Guess I'm Not Making Salsa
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162points

#18 I Would Have Liked At Least 3 Mushrooms

I Would Have Liked At Least 3 Mushrooms
154points

#19 Looks Exactly Like The Box!

Looks Exactly Like The Box!
128points

#20 Yep, Thanks

Yep, Thanks
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115points
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