Pure Deception — 15 Times Marketers Earned Their Very Own Place in Hell (16 Photos)

Marketing is a lot like sex. Some brands try to build warm, trusting relationships with their customers, while others rely on shameless tricks for a quick thrill. Some buyers end up satisfied, while others are left feeling cheated. Safe to say, you won't find a single satisfied customer in this collection.





One sandwich is good, two is even better.





Now you're the proud owner of shrimp heads. Good luck figuring out what to do with them.

Special offer: get 20% more plastic!

Another deal, a bit more traditional.

"12 mini rolls—if you cut each one into four pieces."

Now that's a long treat.

Climbing rope that "is not suitable for climbing."

Two pizzas in one: pepperoni and plain nothing.

Gummy bears and a very spacious mansion for gummy bears.

How is this even legal?!

Olive oil that's actually 90% sunflower oil.

Turns out Santa is a stingy old guy.

Childhood nostalgia, simulated.

Terrified to think how wide those crackers are supposed to be.

Okay, this one definitely has to be illegal.