LYING B*ST*RDS with GREAT HAIR!

Heh.. look at that bottle or Pantene 2 in 1.
It says on the front in BIG PURPLE LETTERS: “Up to 50% more Volume! *”.

But then look at the back in small tiney gray letters.. “* When comparing Pantene 2 in 1 use with mousse and Pantene 2 in 1 without Mousse”

Wait a sec..
Did they just say that, essentially.. the 50% more volume has nothing to do with the Shampoo? They just said the shampoo, when used with mousse has 50% more volume than when used without the Mousse. ISN’T THAT ALWAYS TRUE??! THAT’S THE POINT OF MOUSSE!!

Heh.. look at that bottle or Pantene 2 in 1. It says on the front in BIG PURPLE LETTERS: “Up to 50% more Volume! *”.

But then look at the back in small tiney gray letters.. “* When comparing Pantene 2 in 1 use with mousse and Pantene 2 in 1 without Mousse”

Wait a sec.. Did they just say that, essentially.. the 50% more volume has nothing to do with the Shampoo? They just said the shampoo, when used with mousse has 50% more volume than when used without the Mousse. ISN’T THAT ALWAYS TRUE??! THAT’S THE POINT OF MOUSSE!!

2 thoughts on “LYING B*ST*RDS with GREAT HAIR!”

  1. Sad, but true

    I’ve gradually come to terms with the fact that in virtually all aspects of commerce, someone is lying to you in some way. If there’s a great offer in an ad, it comes with a disclaimer.

    It’s a sad realization for one who likes to see the goodness in people. Or maybe I should simply re-evaluate my ethical view and accept that “good” and “honest” don’t necessarily equate.

    Even I do it, now. The sign I posted in the Actor’s Common Housing here in PA that said “FREE Web Design” then went on to explain that that comes a)with a $15 a month update and hosting package, and b) only if you choose from a given list of templates.

    Technically not untrue. Still, I feel a little dirty about it…

    1. B.S.

      It’s a sad realization for one who likes to see the goodness in people. Or maybe I should simply re-evaluate my ethical view and accept that “good” and “honest” don’t necessarily equate.

      Timpane has a great book on the back of his main-floor powder room (at last check) by H.G. Frankfurt called “On B.S.” Heartily recommended, AAA, I’d buy from this ebayer again. It rocks. I really need to buy a copy to put in my restrooms.

      To sum up, most of us often make statements for which we are less concerned about the absolute truth or falsity of the statement, and more concerned about the effect the statement will have. For instance, this past week I’ve felt as if I got whacked with the moody stick.

      Now, I have no idea what a moody stick would look like, much less what it would feel like to get hit by one. But most people get what I’m trying to say.

      —
      Matthew P. Barnson

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