Selling It
Goofs, glitches, and gotchas spotted by our readers
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
Or at least the price will.
Submitted by Jay Yocis, Cincinnati
Time to Wake Up? You'll Never Know.
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?
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
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.