21 Ridiculously Misleading Product Ads

Energy drinks that give you wings and fast food that looked a lot better in the pictures.

Advertisements exist in order to sell you something. Whether it's a product, service or charity, printed ads' number one priority is to grab your attention and get you interested as quickly as possible. Sadly, offering an accurate, fair presentation of what's being sold isn't always high on the agenda. The issue of false advertising has long been a detriment to consumers, as certain companies attempt to sell something through misleading information. This isn't just restricted to smaller companies either; even familiar brands such as Red Bull and Kellogg's have been recently involved in false advertising lawsuits. This list takes a look at 21 of the most ridiculously misleading printed ads ever. From hopelessly optimistic photos of food products to taglines that in no way represent the product being sold, each of these ads offer hilariously false claims.

21. "Heart-Shaped"

 
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