We use so many items on a daily basis without knowing that we have been using them the wrong way our entire lives. When used the right way, these items can easily solve all those little issues that you used to or still face. In this list, you will also understand why some items are designed the way they are. So, without further ado, let’s start it.
Why Long Neck Bottles?
Why make a long neck bottle when an average-sized bottle can work just fine.
Well, it is because the shape of a long neck bottle makes it comfortable to hold and most importantly, it helps distribute the heat throughout the entire bottle whenever a person holds it.
The Purpose of Extra Holes In Sneakers
You must’ve noticed some extra holes at the top of your shoes and wondered what their purpose is. Well, if you are prone to blisters then theses extra holes make you tie your shoes a much tighter.
Simply place the shoelaces in the extra holes (make sure you do in the opposite direction) so that you can create a loop on each side. It will give you a tighter lock as compared to what you achieve by tying your shoes normally.
Why Place Small Buttons So Randomly On Jeans?
Anyone who wears jeans most probably noticed all the extra buttons on their pants, mostly around the pockets.
These are actually button rivets which are strategic spots to ensure the jeans don’t get rip or wear out. It was the idea of legendary Levi Strauss and he owns the patent to the rivets.
Juice Boxes Flaps Use
The flaps at the top of juice boxes are not meant to make the juice boxes fly (they do look cute though).
Well, they are meant to make it easier for the children to hold them.
Secret Underwear Pocket
Most women’s underwear has a secret pocket, right? What is the purpose of that pocket?
It is meant to fit tampons or other small items. How many of you already knew that?
Padlock Hole
If you look at a padlock closely, you’ll notice that there is a little hole at the bottom. Do you know what purpose does it serve?
Well, it allows water that gets inside the padlock to drain easily and it is also used to pour oil into the lock so that it doesn’t get jammed up.
Why Is There A Loop In Back Of Shirt?
If you have a garden-variety shirt, this tip won’t apply. If you have a collared shirt, there must be a loop at the back. We all need to thank the Navy for it as men in the Navy had loops at the back of their shirts so that they could easily hang them on hooks.
After that in the 60s, it became common among college students to prevent their shirts from wrinkles. Now, the loop is used as a sign of quality and class.
The Cute Dimples on Golf Ball
If we go into the technicality of golf balls, they are not round and so they cannot really be called as balls. But let’s not go there.
The dimples on golf balls are because some golfers realized that balls with nicks and bumps would travel further as compared to smooth ones.
The Purpose of Arrow On Gas Gauge
Since 2010, all the manufactured cars have an arrow next to the gas. As we routinely fill our cars up, we don’t notice it much.
It becomes handy when you are driving a rental car and want to fill up the tank. Trust us, you don’t want to go to the wrong side and look foolish.
The Back of the Key Doubles as a Quarter
We’ve all been there- we get to the grocery store with a huge list of groceries to purchase, but alas, no quarter for the shopping cart! What are we to do, carry our purchases by hand like savages, or skip the shopping altogether? No need for any of that, because this handy tip is here to the rescue: Use the top end of that simple metal key you have lying around!
Turns out these handy keys don’t just open mailboxes and gate locks; they open shopping cart locks, too! Talk about two for the price of one.
The Role of A Hole Next To Camera
You must have looked at the camera of the iPhone and noticed that there is a little hole right by the camera lens and wondered why it is there. Well, we will discard the conspiracy theory that it lets Facebook spy on people.
In reality, it is a microphone. In fact, there are three microphones on almost every smartphone; one on the bottom edge of the phone, one under the speaker grill, and one next to the camera lens.
The Power Cord of Apple
There are wings on your MacBook’s power cord that you can pull up. They are not just randomly put there.
You can easily flip them and use them to wrap the cord around the power block.
The Question We All Asked
As kids, we all asked or wondered why on earth there is a blue part or two different colors of an eraser. And yeah the old theory of blue part erasing ink is not true.
Well, the paper artists use a thicker type of paper and that’s why they want to use an eraser with more sensitive friction.
The Purpose of Square Patch On Backpacks
Yeah, the square patch looks good, but it is not there to make the backpack look cool.
The purpose of the square patch’s pig snout is to carry extra gear on your backpack. You can easily carry strings and cords by pulling them through the tab.
Why Brass Doorknobs?
You use the brass doorknobs many times in a day and yet have you ever wondered why it is mostly made of brass? It is not because the brass is cheap.
The fact is that brass is more resistant to bacteria and as doorknobs are used by so many people, brass helps it stay germ-free. So, if you don’t have a brass doorknob, you can consider having it.
Using Boxes Wrong
How many of you love Chinese food? Well, most of us just eat Chinese food out of the box or pour it onto our plates. But this is not the right way to eat it.
The takeout boxes are specifically designed in a way that we can use them as plates. With food inside the box, carefully pull the sides apart and eat it.
Bobby Pin’s Zigzag Side
If you have ever used a bobby pin or are still using it, you may have noticed there is one straight side and the other one is a little wavy.
It is because the zigzag side helps catch a big clump of hair and stops the bobby pin from sliding out of your scalp.
The Purpose of Disc Under Bottle Cap
There is a very low probability that you have never wondered why there is a little plastic disc under the cap of a soda bottle. It may seem unnecessary, but it is there to help with carbonation.
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We cannot go into the science behind it, but it helps trap the carbon dioxide inside the bottle. Without it, you cannot enjoy the fizz in your drink.
Why There Are Holes in Airplane Windows?
If you have ever traveled by plane, you must have observed there is a hole in the window? Did it freak you out? Of course, it can scare you at first because you are flying up in the air and you start to think maybe it is because of air pressure or something.
This hole is called a breather hole because when an airplane climbs, there is a drop in the air pressure and the breather hole helps the cabin pressure stay at a safe and comfortable level. With the breather hole, the plane can deal with the changing pressure difference.
Why Are There Ridges on Coins?
The quarters and dimes have rough edges, but you may have noticed that nickels and pennies don’t have them. It is because coins were stamped in different weights back in the day. It was done to reflect the true value of the coin.
To ensure that people don’t shave the edges and melt the coins into new ones, ridges were put there so that no one tampers with them.
The Purpose of Bumps On Keyboard
If you are using your computer or laptop right now, look at the keyboard and you will notice the F and J keys have two little bumps on them. Have you ever wondered what their purpose is?
Well, they are for the convenience of users as they can easily find their way on the keyboard without even looking at it. Try it and though it may take some time to get used to it, you will find using your keyboard a lot easier.
The Key To Getting Ketchup Out Easily
Ah, the peril of dealing with ketchup that’s just won’t come out. Sometimes, it even takes ages for a little ketchup to come out. So, one big ketchup brand came up with a solution for this “BIG PROBLEM.”
All you need to do is turn the bottle to a 45-degree angle and tap the ’57’ logo. The sauce will come out easily. You can thank us later.
Grocery Cart Loop Function
Sometimes, we fill a grocery cart with a lot of things only to find out that some fragile items broke.
To solve this problem, there are loops that frame the fold-out section. But not many people know about it. The fold-out section is for fragile items such as bread and eggs.
The Real of Purpose of Extra Fabric with Clothing
We buy new clothes and sometimes we get a tiny bag with some fabric inside of it. Most of us think that it is because if the pants or shirt rips apart then one can use the extra fabric.
However, it is not true. The extra fabric is for you to test out washing the material to see if the material shrinks or the colors bleed.
What Does The Cylinder At The End of Cable Cord Do?
You might have noticed a big cylinder-shaped lump at the end of your laptop cable cord. Do you know what purpose it serves?
Well, it helps prevent any electromagnetic interference. For instance, there is electromagnetic interference which you get when your cell phone gets close to a speaker and you start hearing weird noises in your call.
The Story Behind Margins On Lined Paper
Not a lot of you know that there’s a history behind the margins of lined paper. Back when there was a huge rat problem, many rats used to go into homes and eat the paper.
With margins on the paper, the rats only ate the edges of the paper. Of course, it doesn’t happen anymore but the margins still help in protecting the paper from general wear and tear.
The Tab of A Soda Can
If you haven’t opened a soda can before, either you are strictly against excess sugar consumption or you live in a cave.
If you have, then you may have noticed there is a tab at the top of the can. Do you have any idea what purpose does it serve? Well, not many people know it that flipping the tab makes it a small straw holder.
Another Use of The Detachable Headrest In Cars
You might have noticed that the headrest in cars is detachable, but did you know that it serves another purpose as well.
In a case when you get trapped in a car, you can use the headrest to break the car window. We hope that moment never comes, but now you have an idea of how to use it.
The Right Use of Plastic Lids on Cups
Okay, plastic lids do serve the purpose of preventing your drink to spill, but there is another use of it that not many people know.
You will notice that there are three bumps in the plastic lid and the bottom of your cup can easily fit on the ridge. It can help prevent spillage when you are sitting down and enjoying a hot drink.
Vegetable Peeler for Onions
Most people use vegetable peelers to peel the skin of potatoes and carrots. But not many people know that you can also use it for onions as well.
Do it the next time as it is not only fast but it also prevents those onion tears.
The Purpose of Colored Squares on Toothpaste
If you ever take a look at the bottom of your toothpaste, you will notice that there is a colored block. Usually, it is in the color of black, green, red, and blue.
These blocks are actually “eye marks” as they assist machines at the assembly line to know when and where to cut the toothpaste and then fold it for packaging.
HDTV Antenna On Electrical Outlets
An average American household has to spend about $200 a month for internet, telephone, and TV.
As people have to pay an insane amount of money for HDTV channels, there is a new technology disruptor “HDTV antennas” that stream HDTV from big stations such as NBC, ABC, FOX, PBS, and many more.
Hole in A Cap of Ballpoint Pen
If you look at a ballpoint pen, you will not notice anything odd. But if you look closely, you will notice that there is a small hole in the cap of a ballpoint pen. Given that ballpoint pens dry out if they are kept without their cap on for too long, a hole in the cap kills the purpose, right?
Well, it is there to save one’s life if someone accidently swallows the cap. Some kids and even adults have a bad habit of putting pen caps in their mouths and the hole is there so that air can flow through without major complications.
The Right Role of Spaghetti Spoon Hole
If you have ever used a spaghetti spoon while making spaghetti, you might have wondered why it has such a unique shape.
Not many people know that the hole in the spoon is there to help people figure out how much spaghetti they want for dinner. We bet not many of you knew about it.
The Purpose of Pot Handle Hole
Although professional cooks know why most pots have holes in their handles, there are chances you didn’t know about it.
And no, the hole can serve the purpose of hanging it somewhere but that’s not what it was initially meant to do. The hole is there to hold a utensil easily. So, try it the next time you cook something.
Reason Behind Microwave Black Grating
If you use a microwave regularly, you may have at least once wondered why there is black grating on the microwave door.
Well, it is there to prevent electromagnetic fields from harming people or animals around it.
Boot Loop
We have mentioned earlier of extra holes in sneakers, but what about the loops in boots. We have understood by now that manufacturers don’t put anything just for fun.
If you own military-style footwear, you may have noticed loops at the top and back of the boots. Well, they are there to help you pull the shoe up when you’re trying to wear them and then you can also hang your boots using them. Moreover, you can use the loop to give more support to the laces.
Attachments That Come With Vacuum Cleaner
Most of us get a vacuum cleaner and throw away the things that come with it. We put them somewhere in the house and never use them again.
It is time to get them out again as they are used for particular spaces, such as the ones that are difficult to reach.
Using Airplane Seat Hook
Although not everyone takes a blazer or suit on a plane, when someone actually does take one, they face problems in hanging it.
If you look closely, the hook keeping the tray table upright can also be used as a coat hook.
Tabs On Cling Wrap and Foil
If any of you have ever tried to take out aluminum foil or cling film out of the box, you know that it can be a total pain in the…head.
Well, you don’t have to feel that way ever again as there are little tabs at the side of every box that you can push. The tabs help grip the roll and it stays in place as you pull it. You’re welcome.
The Use of Paper of Condiment Cups
We go to a fast-food restaurant and order fries with a chicken burger and they give little paper condiment cups.
We wonder how we can dip the burger in the sauce. Well, we have been using it wrong all along. The cup can be unfolded quite easily to give it the shape of a little plate.
Using The Conditioner Right
When you use shampoo, all you have to do is massage your scalp to get rid of all the oil and dirt in your hair. It also cleans the roots of your hair. However, this is not how you should use your conditioner.
Many people try to use the conditioner all over their hair. Instead, only apply it to the ends of your roots and go backward. It is because most of the oil and dirt are at the roots and that’s why they need it more than anything else.
The Mistake of Using Your Fingers for Makeup
It looks more reasonable that many makeup companies want to sell their products and that’s why they keep telling everyone not to use their fingers for makeup. However, it turns out that it isn’t their ploy to sell more and more beauty tools as using your fingers to apply foundation over the face cannot ensure even coverage.
Moreover, doing so with your fingers can cause allergy or other skin issues as your fingers may contain bacteria. So, next time it is best to try using a sponge or a foundation brush.
Don’t Pump The Mascara Wand
It won’t be wrong to say that old school habits don’t go away too easily. Many people pump the mascara wand without knowing that it pushes more air into the tube and make the product dry at a much faster rate.
In short, you need to make sure the ‘pop’ noise comes out whenever you take the brush out and if it doesn’t come then it means that you need to buy a new one.
Eating Oreos The Right Way
What is the first thing that comes to your mind whenever you see Oreo? Obviously, it is: twist it, lick it, and dunk it. What if we tell you the best way to do it and then it is up to you whether to apply it the next time or not.
Dunk the entire Oreo with a fork. Simply stick the fork into the creamy white part and you are good to eat it.
The Right Way To Wear Earbuds
Did you know that earbuds can go straight up and down? However, most people wear them the wrong way.
The earbuds are supposed to be above the ear, with the round part facing towards the ground. Doing so also prevents the earbuds from slipping.
Blending It Right
Most people just throw in all the ingredients into their blender and hit the power button. Although it does the work for them, sometimes there are little unblended pieces left.
The best way to do it is to add the liquids first and then go for the solid ones. The swirl helps blend the solids more smoothly.
How To Eat Clementine and Orange The Right Way
Citrus and orange are delicious. However, eating them can create a bit of a mess and peeling them off with your hands can make the hands sticky.
The best way to do it is to cut it from both sides and then cut the middle part in half. It will save you time and ensure your fingers stay drier.
Less Creases With The Help of Tissue Paper
Tissue paper has many uses and one of them is to pack clothes to reduce wrinkles.
Simply lay your clothing inside a layer of tissue paper and pack it. You will notice that there will be much fewer creases.
No Need to Reheat Food
You come home all hungry and tired and you heat your food in the microwave. It can get really annoying to discover that the middle of your food is still cold.
The best way to counter this irritating problem is to leave a hole in the middle of the plate and then heat it. You will notice that it heats the food more evenly.
How To Floss The Right Way
Flossing is a great way to maintain good oral hygiene, but many people find it a bit difficult. Those who do floss, they are mostly not doing it the right way.
The best way to do it is to make a loop with the floss and it will ensure you don’t hurt your gums or even fingers.
Packaging Designs That Are Just Too Funny
Brenda Miller
This article was originally published on TheFunPost
Package design makes a huge difference in how a certain product is perceived, and some marketing teams out there are willing to go to great lengths to convince customers to buy something. Thanks to the internet, dissatisfied customers have started calling out several companies and demanding more transparent marketing. But even though some of these package designs may be mean, it’s undeniable that they are absolutely hilarious! Take a look at some of the funniest evil packaging fails ever!
The Biggest Letdown Ever
Just imagine buying your child (or yourself) a box of crayons that promises 150 pieces, only to find out that the whole thing was actually a marketing scam!
This person shared on Reddit how this box of crayons was probably one of the biggest letdowns ever. They realized that while the sticker on the box said 150, there were only 75 crayons inside, and there was nothing they could do about it.
Is This Pizza For Real?
There are some things out there that have gone beyond the point of being “bad advertising,” they are just straight-up lies.
These pizza makers probably had too much fun creating a pizza that was more of a prank than a meal. They cleverly placed it in the box so that the unsuspecting customer would never be able to tell that there were only three pieces of pepperoni in there.
Sometimes People Just Need To Be Exposed
There are certain times in life when one just needs to take matters into their own hands, even if that means looking kind of crazy at the supermarket.
After realizing that they had been deceived, this person decided to share their knowledge so that no one would have to experience the same. So they headed to the supermarket and started to turn packages upside down, to let other unsuspecting shoppers know what they were actually getting for their hard-earned money.
The Saddest Tray Of Cookies In The World
Just imagine buying yourself a tray of cookies, only to find that the tray has different sizes that fit different numbers of cookies. Now, we’re not saying that this was done on purpose, it could just be an honest mistake by the manufacturer.
But we can only imagine the frustration this person felt when they discovered they got far less cookies than what they bargained for. We just hope they weren’t too hungry!
A Half-Full Bottle Of Spice
The more we read, the more we realize that many products come with some pretty interesting catches. Take these spices, for example – thanks to their packaging, no one would ever suspect that half of that bottle is actually empty.
How many times have you bought something that looked full, but in reality, it wasn’t? So many people have fallen for this trick in the past, that this person felt the need to warn others.
Where’s The Filling?
One thing is to make a mistake here in there, but to advertise perfectly beautiful and jam-filled cookies only to deliver what this person got? That just seems mean.
There is barely any jam in the cookie after it was advertised as something so yummy on the package. This person was certainly right to share their disappointment all over their social media.
Just Make A Smaller Container Next Time
Over the years, we see more and more companies attempting to make a bigger effort to reduce waste and to decrease the use of chemicals in order to help save the environment.
While some companies succeed at it, others don’t do so well. This person was really disappointed when they realized that an entire half of the bottle was empty. But thanks to the brilliant packaging, no one would ever be able to see it unless they ripped the plastic the way this person did.
“I Have Been Bamboozled”
Sometimes the deception is so well done that you almost want to give props to the people behind the packaging.
They literally took a smaller pot, filled it with cream, and placed it inside the larger pot, to make it seem like the product had more than it actually did. There is no way that anyone could have ever known, so props to this person for sharing the truth with the world.
When The Tea Comes Face Forward
Here’s another piece of packaging that has gone beyond being a laughing matter, it’s just sad. Now we understand that there many strategies behind the way certain stores place their products.
Take this place for example. They deliberately placed the tiny bag full of tea in the front of the jar, to hide the fact that the rest of it was empty. Thankfully, this person was also not willing to be deceived and ended up exposing them completely.
A Bigger Bottle With Less Tablets
Now, we’re not really sure what’s happening here. We get that the bottle got some sort of upgrade, but their marketing person was either onto something here or they completely lost it!
They literally began selling a smaller number of tablets in a much bigger bottle in what looks like an attempt to make customers believe they are getting more. It almost looks like an act made out of desperation.
When 27 Is Approximately 40
This person happily bought frozen pepperoni pizza snack rolls, only to find that the package actually had a little over half the number of pizza rolls they promised.
And we’re glad they decided to put the entire thing on the tray. This way, they were able to see that the package did not in fact contain 40 pizza rolls. So, the next time we read “approximately” we better check out what’s actually in there.
A Roll Of Stickers That Isn’t Really A Roll
According to this customer who was obviously misled, products like this one are often falsely advertised. That wasn’t the first or the second time they fell for the little trick, so they decided to share their experience online.
So next time you need to buy a sticker roll, make sure to inspect whether or not the product is indeed what the package claims it is.
Just Enough To Fit On The Window
If there is one thing that is both hilarious and enraging, it’s this picture. This person was looking for a delicious snack, so when they bought the perfectly sealed package, they couldn’t wait to sink their teeth into what’s inside.
To their disappointment, the contents in the package didn’t exactly look right. In fact, it looks like more than half of the box is missing. What a shame!
A Pen That Was Made To Minimize The Use Of Plastic
Again, several companies around the world use the green argument without actually being sustainable. Sustainability has become a buzzword, but by the looks of it, not everyone is ready to own up to it.
This company was extremely deceiving when they vowed to reduce their plastic usage but didn’t actually follow through with it with this ridiculous, not really recycled pen. How upsetting!
A Staple Box With Almost No Staples
We have to say that whoever packaged this box did so in the most brilliantly deceiving way. Now, it probably wasn’t fun to be the customer in need of staples, but the person who did the packaging must have had a good laugh.
We hope that this customer went back to the place where they bought it and returned the entire thing.
Where Are All The Gummy Bears?
Here goes another strategy that seems to be very common in the advertising market. Take a generous-looking large box, but fill it only halfway. The result? Customers with an unfulfilled sweet tooth.
How disappointing is it to open a box of delicious gummies only to find it’s half-filled with not-so-delicious air? We can’t imagine how upsetting this probably was for this candy lover.
Where Is The Missing Steak?
If this is not one of the most hilarious package designs out there, then we don’t know what is. Thankfully, before buying this steak, this person decided to check under the cover.
Once they did so, they couldn’t believe their eyes! A huge part of the steak advertised was simply missing. If their instinct hadn’t told them that something was wrong, they would have gotten a very upsetting surprise when they got home from the grocery store.
100% (Not) Silk
Here is another tip–if a label says that the fabric is 100% something, take a look at what the inside says, too. Apparently, whatever the package says is not always the truth, even when it comes to a piece of clothing.
This person sadly learned this lesson the hard way, after they opened the package only to learn that their “silk” item was 100% silk feeling, and not actually silk.
Disappointing Santa
It’s such a shame that several companies out there still use immense amounts of plastic, no matter how much this has been advised against by environmentalists and activists all over the world.
This company decided to ruin Christmas with an absurd case of false advertising. So much plastic for so little chocolate!
When Misleading Takes A Whole Different Level
Okay, here’s the thing. This package looks big, and whoever purchased it thought they were getting a lot of product. But that was until they turned it upside down.
There is literally a whole lot of nothing in about half of this container, and we bet that most customers probably completely fail to notice it.
When A Package Design Makes A Kid Cry
This Reddit user’s daughter sadly understood a few harsh things about the world at a very young age with this package design. According to her mother, the little girl spent all of her money on this little bag that looked so colorful and promising at first.
To her disappointment, the package was hiding a whole lot of nothing inside. Apparently, as soon as the little girl realized it, she began crying and claiming “this is not fair.” Poor girl.
“Bigger Size, Better Value”
Here goes another reminder not to take everything you see at face value, especially at the supermarket. Even if the bottle says better value, it’s not always the case as you see here.
In this case, this person figured out pretty quickly that the product they bought didn’t really come with better value for money. How unfortunate.
The Bucket Half Full
It may take you a few seconds to realize what’s happening here, but when you do, you’ll probably be left completely dumbfounded and probably very angry.
The person who bought it explained it in detail saying: “to make this bucket of constructor set look full, they put a paper cone inside with some constructor pieces printed on it to make it less noticeable.” Now that’s just mean.
Where Are The Other 3/4?
Okay, this is another case where the person should have simply returned this product because there is no way that this is for real. The package is literally huge, and the actual amount of chocolates inside is ridiculous.
The person wrote on their Reddit post: “I want my other 3/4,” and we don’t blame them, they totally deserve to get what they paid for.
Get Two For The Price Of Three
While these companies probably get away with this kind of packaging on a daily basis, that doesn’t really make things less wrong. However, we can’t deny that it’s a little bit funny. This person bought a pack of salami thinking they were buying three, based on the drawing on the outside, but that doesn’t mean they actually got what they thought they were getting.
And we can imagine just how disappointing it must have been to find those two lonely salami pieces in there.
Another Half-Empty Package
Well, it’s safe to say that this will not be the first or last time that we’ll see this kind of hilarious packaging. In fact, it seems like it might be more of the norm than anything else.
When this person got home, something about the granola they just purchased didn’t feel right, so they turned it upside down, and voila! The box of delicious granola turned out to be half empty, just like many other packages on this list.
Disappointment Beyond Measure
Imagine craving something sweet for an entire day, then going to the store to get yourself your favorite candy. But when you get home ready to indulge in sugary goodness, you open the package, and this is what you find.
This person’s disappointment was simply immeasurable–this package could not have been more deceiving. At least they spoke out about it online, and hopefully, they got to enjoy the little bit of the sweets that were actually in there.
Not So Homemade
We all know that certain companies attempt to convince customers that their product is something that it isn’t. This includes the amount of sugar in certain foods, whether or not they are homemade, and the list goes on.
Apparently, this manufacturer did their best to hide the word “factory” to make their product look homemade in a way that is simply hilarious. But the word factory is there, and clearly, the product is not homemade, so why advertise it this way?
They Knew Exactly What They Were Doing
Some of these misleading packages seem to be created by people who are some sort of experts in the field. Take this one for example. There is no way in the whole world that this was an accidental mistake made by whoever prepared this pizza.
The pizza was perfectly placed in the box, which means that they knew exactly what was being hidden in there.
What Would A Reasonable Person Think?
While this one may be a little bit debatable for some of us, it’s still confusing. Companies are required to keep what the reasonable person would think in mind when they design their products and packages.
For real, whoever buys just one earphone? That is, unless they need to replace one that they lost. No matter what anyone says, there is something very fishy about this one.
“Not Suitable For Climbing”
This packaging design is not only misleading but also terribly confusing. The is literally a picture of a man climbing with a rope, which probably means most people would assume that this rope is meant for climbing.
Clearly, though, it’s crucial that the next time we buy any product of this sort, we take a thorough look at the fine print. This could actually be dangerous!
A Gummy Bear Cup That Didn’t Need To Be A Cup
All we can say is, how disappointing. It’s mind-boggling how some companies create such misleading products, especially when it comes to products meant for children.
Just imagine getting this for your kid only for them to get hugely disappointed. Instead of having a cup full of gummy bears, this cup only has some in the upper section.
Buy A Pack, And Get Two Hot Dogs “Extra”
It’s a good thing this person checked the package before buying it, otherwise, this would have been an infuriating discovery when they got home.
Apparently, this type of sale is pretty common in Russia, when the seller makes the impression that when you buy a package of something, you get something free. In truth, you’re just getting what you already paid for.
“12 Mini Rolls When Cut Into 4’s”
Okay, here is another package design that makes us wonder: how on earth did they think this was an ok thing to do? They literally claimed to be selling 12 pack sausage rolls, but in truth, the package only had three sausage rolls.
It seems like their strategy is to recommend that their customers cut the thing themselves – how deceiving!
Well, That’s Just Rude
We would like to believe that instead of a package design lie, this was an honest mistake by the manufacturing company.
This person was sure they were taking a yummy pepperoni pizza home, but when they opened the package, they realized that that wasn’t exactly what they were getting. Instead, it was more of a half Marguerita and half pepperoni.
Being Gluten Intolerant Is No Joke
We’re not sure this one is funny as it seems to be more concerning than anything else. While this chocolate was advertised as gluten-free and organic, the back of it said: “We are not gluten-free or organic certified (because it’s bulS%#).”
The thing is that some people who really are intolerant to gluten could suffer serious consequences from this misleading package.
No Wonder All Of Us Have Trust Issues
This guy said it exactly right, no wonder all of us have trust issues! Even though the cans have 30% and 40% bigger on them, they seem to be to be absolutely the same size as any other can of soup.
But now that they have figured out how deceiving the can is, we’re pretty sure that they will refrain from buying a similar product ever again.
The Shrimps Are Not As Jumbo They Seem
There is nothing more disappointing than an advertisement that claims to have a huge product when the size is actually tiny. Take this one as an example.
They claimed to be selling a bunch of jumbo shrimp when in reality, the shrimps were the smallest size possible, and they’re not even whole. Once their heads were taken off, they literally look like the smallest shrimp in the world.
The Difference Between A Small And A Medium Size Juice
Well, folks, now we know! Next time you head out for some fast food, make sure to check out whether or not the sizes really match up.
As it seems, you may pay a certain amount for a larger drink, and end up getting exactly the same as you would get without paying extra. But this person wasn’t taking it. They decided to give their friends and family a heads up through social media and definitely succeeded!
The Most Misleading Wrap Packaging
By now, this type of misleading packaging seems to be just another one in the market. In fact, we’re probably all wondering if any of the things advertised in markets are true at all anymore. Is everything falsely advertised?
From now on, we’re probably trained enough to suspect every single product we’re getting when seeing appalling advertisements such as this one.
Where’s The Rest Of It
This is just mean! We’re actually struggling to understand how productive this type of false advertising actually is for a brand since customer satisfaction is a huge deal.
Because the truth is that once someone buys this and realizes how deceiving it actually is, they will most probably never buy it again. If they’re still doing it this way though, they’re probably doing something right.
This One Couldn’t Be More Ironic
Really, the whole thing could simply not be more ironic. They are literally selling a tool that is supposed to help with those very difficult packages–but they decided to literally sell the thing in that difficult type of package.
What is the person supposed to do to open it this time? Unfortunately, it seems like we will never understand.
The Most Confusing Color Packaging
Plain common sense would tell you that a person looking for red paint would grab a red package, while the person who needed blue would grab a blue package. But this company didn’t think so.
They actually believed that changing the colors of the packages and writing the actual color on them in tiny letters would make all the sense in the world.
A Box With 64 Crayons Of The Same Color
It turns out that this unopened box of crayons is filled with exactly one color. They literally advertised 64 crayon colors when in truth, there are 64 orange crayons for whoever feels like getting creative with just one color.
Unforutnley though, the buyer didn’t check the inside before buying, so they ended up finding out way too late. But maybe they really like orange?
A Very Deceiving Box Of Chocolates
All we have to say is that this is simply not okay. We can only imagine the regret this person felt once they opened this box of chocolates and realized that they had been totally bamboozled!
The box literally only had a few chocolates, that weren’t even that good according to the buyer. We’re pretty sure that this person learned their lesson, and they’ll just have a good laugh about it in the future.
Very Expensive Sunflower Oil
Here’s the thing, while some advertisers blatantly lie to their customers with their packaging designs, others deceive their buyers in a bit of a smoother way. Take this company for example.
They didn’t particularly lie that what they were selling was pure olive oil, but they certainly did highlight the part that made their product more appealing for a reason. That way, whoever was buying this would barely focus on the sunflower oil part.
A Huge Disappointment For Little Kids
This guy went on Reddit to share his experience with his wife teaching at an elementary school in South Korea.
The couple decided to buy some pencils for the kids, but they were utterly disappointed when they realized that the package was totally bogus. Just like many other package designs on this list, there weren’t so many pencils in there.
That Could Have Gone Really Wrong
Here’s another package design fail that makes us wonder if this company made a mistake, or they genuinely thought that this would make sense.
The design of both products, one for relaxing and sleeping and one for colon cleansing, is exactly the same, so just imagine if someone got confused between the two. The consequences would be a total disaster.
It’s All So Confusing
If this is not another important reminder to always read the labels on the back of products, then we don’t know what is. This manufacturer proudly claims that they are an American company. But are they?
Apparently, the side of the can says that this product was made in Canada. So which one is it?
Just Make Smaller Bottles
When this person decided to check out what was really in this bottle of Vitamin D3 they couldn’t have been more furious.
In fact, they took it to Reddit to call them out on their unnecessary use of plastic, by saying the following: “hate to see waste in packaging and also feel like they are trying to trick me so I feel value. Please make bottle size of product!”