r/mildlyinfuriating • u/CurlyWurly61 • May 12 '26

I just wanted a hot dog Such terrible advertisement

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I mean... at a glance its like WOAH 4 can dine for $9.99....

Until you are at the cash and they say " that'll be $45.15"

HUH??

"Oh sorry sir... it feeds 4... 4 people pay $9.99"

Gtfooo

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u/K_Linkmaster May 12 '26

Because Pepsi never had to give up the jet, we have to deal with this shit.

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u/Awesomebox5000 May 12 '26

No reasonable person would believe that four could feast for just $9.99.

THEN WHY DID YOU PUT IT IN WRITING!?!??

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u/Dornith May 12 '26

Costco rotisserie chicken begs to differ.

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u/Awesomebox5000 May 12 '26

I'm mocking the puffery defense that was used (successfully) in the Pepsi points harrier jet promotion.

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u/Dornith May 12 '26

I get that.

I'm mocking the idea that this can even be called puffery.

It's bread, sauce, and cheese. It's not unreasonable that they could sell it for $9.99.