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Selling it

Last reviewed: October 2009
October 2009 issue cover This article appeared in
October 2009 Consumer Reports Magazine.

Tooth truth

These sets of teeth were labeled on various Web sites as being from different users of Dazzle White products. But it doesn't take a dentist to see that they're identical.

Three different ads for Dazzle White products all using the same sets of teeth but with different names
 

Stop them before they mail again

Above, Commonwealth Edison's paper-saving request, plus the inserts that came with it: one bill and six pieces of extra material.

Commonwealth Edison's paper-saving request that comes with excess paper
 

One tuna cruller, hold the wasabi

A reader captured this interesting combo in Plano, Texas.

Japanese restaurant next to a donut shop makes for interesting side-by-side signage
 

A beer gut, then sixpack abs

We can only hope that this health club offers fruit-smoothie chasers.

Promotion offering free cases of beer for new gym memberships
 

A want ad for the wanted?

Hey, as long as your driving record is clean ….

Wanted ad requiring a driver with a criminal background
 

Eat before you heat

It is OK if we just consult our doctor?

Conair advertisement
 

A raspberry for apple candy

The box, from Harry & David, says "Dark Chocolate Raspberries" and shows those very berries. "For some reason," writes a reader, "we thought the fruit would be raspberries." The ingredients say otherwise. "Infused dried apple" must not sound as tasty.

Dark chocolate raspberries with infused dried apples in the ingredient listing