It should be illegal to intentionally misrepresent goods for sale. It's a blatant form of fraud.
this post was submitted on 06 May 2025
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Why not hold politicians to the same standard?
I mean, they gave the sandwich a name that literally means “a gross or blatant lie”.
The original meaning was something big (like when someone catches a big fish). And of course, fishing stories are well-known for their hyperbole.
But it’s just fine to show a flawless, perfect Platonic ideal of a burger that no customer ever gets.
You want accuracy? Show an ad with a burger that’s been sloppily made by an apathetic teenager, carelessly wrapped in paper, and left under a heat lamp for too long.
Did the ad agency forget the usual "items appear larger for detail" verbiage EVERYONE uses on their ads and packages?
Even when the contents are LARGER than the picture
I think Taco Bell is the worst offender when it comes to this.
True, it just used to be so cheap that people didn't care.
3 soft tacos and a mexican pizza please.
"sir you need to type the order in over there"
... 35.40.
"Will you be mortgaging your house with us for a drink and sour cream?"
It's probably not that price but let's be real. It will be soon enough... assuming they keep those items on the menu.
The American regulatory regime routinely relies on individual court action to resolve many issues. The ADA for example, has no enforcement authority, just a prescribed amount that someone who's disabled can sue. And they call us litigious.