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    Selling It

    Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers

    A collage of advertising visuals. Illustration: Lacey Browne/Consumer Reports, Getty Images

    Marketers want their products and services to be noticed and applauded, but sometimes the attempt backfires. When it does, our eagle-eyed readers let us know, submitting examples of rip-offs, poorly worded ads, half-empty packaging, outlandish claims, and goofs that have made them laugh out loud.

    Scary Bedtime Stories

    These sleep “aids” make it a lot harder to get the rest you need.

    This Mattress May Give You Nightmares

    screenshot of website advertising Dreamer Twin Miracle Foam Sleeper Sofa Mattress for $777,777.77

    Photo: Jay Yocis Photo: Jay Yocis

    Or at least the price will.
    Submitted by Jay Yocis, Cincinnati

    Time to Wake Up? You'll Never Know.

    screenshot of Amazon page for Peakeep Non-Ticking Silent Alarm Clock

    Photo: Gerald Wilson Photo: Gerald Wilson

    A “silent” alarm clock won’t help you much in the a.m.
    Submitted by Gerald Wilson, Chattanooga, TN

    Sleep Tight, Don't Let the Bed Bugs Bite?

    lawn sign that advertises Bed Bugs for $59 per room

    Photo: Kristi Wright Photo: Kristi Wright

    Good luck with that if you take this deal.
    Submitted by Kristi Wright, via email

    We're Not Sure This Pillow Will Help You Sleep Better

    advertisement saying Sleep Better, Feel Better with wedge pillow and claim that "XW wedge pillow helps relive" various symptoms

    Photo: David Alexander Photo: David Alexander

    But it might help you repeat that lousy night you just had.
    Submitted by David Alexander, via email

    Send Us Your Funny Ads

    Be on the lookout for goofs and glitches like these. Share them with us via:
    • Email: SellingIt@cro.consumer.org
    • Mail: Selling It, Consumer Reports, 101 Truman Ave., Yonkers, NY 10703

    Please include key information, such as the publication’s name and date. We might publish your submission here.

    Editor’s Note: This article also appeared in the February 2023 issue of Consumer Reports magazine.