Category Archives: Truth In Advertising

T-Mobile Thinks You Are An Idiot

Posted on January 6, 2010 by ben

If you watch the Daily Show or Colbert, you’re probably familiar with this ad: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9ms76Emla4&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b&hl=en_US&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] And if you’re like me, you probably feel indebted to T-Mobile for explaining the “arm and a leg” reference. I don’t know about you, but … Continue reading →

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I'll Take Two, Please

Posted on December 7, 2009 by ben

I drink a lot of coffee when I travel. Actually, I drink a lot of coffee all the time. I told my doctor I drink three cups a day and he said I should cut back. What would he have … Continue reading →

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Umm… Nevermind

Posted on September 23, 2009 by ben

Plenty of writers retract errors after publishing them. But me, I’m issuing a preemptive retraction. I’m advanced like that. I wrote a snarky post last night about an online ad I saw with what appeared to be a significantly Photoshopped … Continue reading →

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