Finding out that you were being lied to is probably one of the worst feelings out there. It’s sad and disappointing and, if the lie was significant, it often has lasting repercussions. It makes people trust their surroundings less, grow more suspicious, and even become insecure about their future.
And while being lied to by someone you know and hold dear is 100% awful, being lied to by a company that you don’t care about can somehow make you feel even angrier. Company lies feel like worthless violations of trust that could have been easily avoided. But no, they just had to manipulate your perception and vulnerability for their personal gain. Jerks.
The following list is full of examples of people getting their days ruined by greedy corporations. So, scroll down with caution or you too will start having trust issues.
While you’re checking the back of the label, don’t just pay attention to the macro nutrients (protein, carbohydrates, and fat) as they only say a fraction about how good for you the product actually is. Check the calorie content as well as serving size. The companies love to mess with the later one, as it allows them to claim the product is healthier than it actually is.
#22 Company Adds Fake Sugar On The Package To Make It Seem As If There Was More Sugar
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118points
All in all, be aware that they’re out there to get you. And if, unfortunately, you do fall into their traps—don’t worry. Just snap a picture and share it online and we can commiserate together.
#27 Wife Bought This No-Touch Thermometer Without Realizing It's A "Disposable" Device With "Non-Replaceable" Batteries
The packaging even instructs you to discard it when it stops working. I pried it open and it's powered by two AAAA batteries, which are easily replaceable.
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106points
#28 The Size Of The Packaging vs. What You Actually Get. I Swear It's Getting Worse
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103points
#29 This "Avocado Oil" That My Sister Mistakenly Bought Is Actually >90% Canola Oil
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101points
#30 This Plastic Bottle Wrapped In Torn Cardboard To "Celebrate Mother Earth"
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98points
#34 Fabric Softener Says Extra For Free. The Same Size As The Old Bottle Actually Does 25% Less Washes
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94points
#35 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.
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91points
#36 Daily Reminder That HP Is A Scam. Ink Cartridges Come With 75% Empty Space
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90points
#37 This Packaging Uses An Optical Illusion To Make The Vegetables Look More Green
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89points
#40 Kids' Book Saying "Has 430 Stickers" On The Cover. 400 Of Them Are Tiny Monochrome Shapes
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86points