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"Professional driver on closed course." "Screen image is simulated." "Product enlarged to show detail." etc. etc. Yes, yes, we like "truth" and all. Especia

by jonah 14y ago

"Professional driver on closed course." "Screen image is simulated." "Product enlarged to show detail." etc. etc. Yes, yes, we like "truth" and all. Especially when they're selling a camera after all, but getting a great cameraphone image and getting an image that will work on tv are two different things. No real surprise. Maybe disappointment, but no suprise.

coob 14y ago
Except there's no implying or warning, just outright lying about this being a sample image.
- jonah 14y ago
  Agreed. They should have small disclaimer text at the bottom. And that's what everyone should be up in arms about, not that they faked it in the first place. I know there are rules for food advertising, but don't know about other types of products... There's not a safety liability issue like with cars, but.
  - VMG 14y ago
    Also these images are nothing like the images the camera would take. That is like advertising a totally different car than the one you are selling.
    - bradddd 14y ago
      Exactly. It's like getting cockpit footage from a nascar and using it in a ford focus commercial.
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  - myko 14y ago
    I don't really understand how either is okay, but I would prefer at least the disclaimer. I still find that form of advertising misleading at best.
nhebb 14y ago
Wait, does this mean that the Eggo Nutri-Grain waffles are not healthy for my kids? But what if I add "farm fresh" butter and "fat free" syrup? My world is spinning out of control.
- Dylan16807 14y ago
  I must be missing something because I don't see what's unhealthy about those waffles. They're primarily made of flour, not issue there, and they're not particularly high in fat. It's not like they're sugar-glazed cereal.
kmfrk 14y ago
In a country with decent consumer laws, they'd probably get slapped with a suit or fine for false advertizing, if they used this to promote a product that could be bought or ordered.
MartinCron 14y ago
This is more like "Professional driver on closed course in a completely different car than the one we're selling you"

by jonah 14y ago

coob 14y ago

Except there's no implying or warning, just outright lying about this being a sample image.

jonah 14y ago
Agreed. They should have small disclaimer text at the bottom. And that's what everyone should be up in arms about, not that they faked it in the first place. I know there are rules for food advertising, but don't know about other types of products... There's not a safety liability issue like with cars, but.
- VMG 14y ago
  Also these images are nothing like the images the camera would take. That is like advertising a totally different car than the one you are selling.
  - bradddd 14y ago
    Exactly. It's like getting cockpit footage from a nascar and using it in a ford focus commercial.
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- myko 14y ago
  I don't really understand how either is okay, but I would prefer at least the disclaimer. I still find that form of advertising misleading at best.

nhebb 14y ago

Wait, does this mean that the Eggo Nutri-Grain waffles are not healthy for my kids? But what if I add "farm fresh" butter and "fat free" syrup? My world is spinning out of control.

Dylan16807 14y ago
I must be missing something because I don't see what's unhealthy about those waffles. They're primarily made of flour, not issue there, and they're not particularly high in fat. It's not like they're sugar-glazed cereal.

kmfrk 14y ago

In a country with decent consumer laws, they'd probably get slapped with a suit or fine for false advertizing, if they used this to promote a product that could be bought or ordered.

MartinCron 14y ago

This is more like "Professional driver on closed course in a completely different car than the one we're selling you"