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In reply to the discussion: Nutella to Pay $3 Million - Deceptive Ad [View all]joeglow3
(6,228 posts)49. Define "healthy" and "choice"
If it is healthier than peanut butter, than the ad seems reasonable. Anyone who sees the ad and thinks it is a healthy alternative to celery is a fucking idiot. If it is in fact a healthy alternative to peanut butter (which is its competition), they it seems to be a reasonably accurate description.
Now, I have not looked at the label, so if it is NOT a healthier alternative the peanut butter, then it could very likely be deceptive.
Finally, settling does not prove anything. Companies settle all the time because, even if they win, the publicity of a trial can cost you a LOT more.
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No, elleng, and Wonder Bread doesn't build strong bodies 12 ways, either. :-) nt
gateley
Apr 2012
#4
Wonder Bread - used by plumbers as a plug on small water pipes when doing repairs.
mikeytherat
Apr 2012
#31
It's ridiculous? The ad says one thing, the label says another, but the lawsuit is ridiculous?
truebrit71
Apr 2012
#20
The most recent ad has the kids bouncing off the walls, tearing the place apart, running in circles
mikeytherat
Apr 2012
#33
So, people are supposed to make their purchasing decisions based solely on advertising?
GoCubsGo
Apr 2012
#55
"It shocks me that people automatically believe everything they hear or read.."
truebrit71
Apr 2012
#59
I'd never tasted Nutella until a couple of months ago when there were samples at the grocery store.
Vinca
Apr 2012
#14
I would be interested in the details. How much of the settlement do lawyers get?
rhett o rick
Apr 2012
#18