Duane Reade wants you to compare their store brand sandwich bags to Ziploc’s bags, and you should, because Ziplcoc’s bags are $0.50 cheaper.
Duane Reade May Want To Rethink The Instructions On Their Generic Sandwich Bags
By April 4, 2009
Kodak's Overpriced Photo Site Will Delete Your Photos If You Don't Spend Money
By March 23, 2009
Kodak Gallery is a poor choice for online photo storage. As of this month, they’ve changed their storage policy so that now you must spend a minimum amount—$4.99 or $19.99, depending on whether you’re under or over 2GB of storage—every 12 months or your pics will be deleted. By comparison, Shutterfly has no minimum spending requirement and unlimited storage.
Walgreens Doesn't Want You To Print Your Own Passport Photos
By March 23, 2009
Walgreens charges a hefty $7.99 for passport photos. Is it because they’re super fancy, or technically challenging to create, or the paper is strawberry scented? The answer to all of these questions is no. It’s because it’s an easy way to make a quick buck. That’s why they hate it when you find a cheaper online solution and try to print out your own 4×6 layout of passport photos via their stores.
This Bank Of America Sign Is Woefully Honest
By March 17, 2009
Or as Holly, the tipster who took the photo, writes, “[there are] so many things right with this picture.”
The State Of The Global Economy As Measured In Unsold Cars
By March 2, 2009
WeSeed directed us to this sad photo album of cars backed up at ports and manufacturer lots around the world. Maybe they can be handed out in clusters as executive bonuses at the end of the year.
Technically, There Is Nothing Wrong With This Display
By February 27, 2009
On the other hand, we think the CVS manager in this D.C. store might want to take a look around and see how other stores are doing it. (Thanks to Rob!)
It's Going To Get Crowded At This Kroger Come Easter
By February 15, 2009
You people had better start buying some of this holiday crap if you want Kroger to have any room for Fourth of July supplies. At least, we’re assuming this is left-over holiday coffee for sale. If it isn’t, then, as our tipster Paul puts it, “I believe that February 14th marks a new record for the earliest start of a store’s Christmas Shopping season.” *shudder*
UPDATED: "My iPhone Is Missing, And Some Guy Is Taking Pics Of Himself With It!"
By February 13, 2009
UPDATE 2: the phone has been returned!
Search For All Recalled Peanut Butter Products With This Widget
By February 13, 2009
Here’s a handy widget, courtesy of the FDA, that you can use to determine whether or not your Valentine’s Day goodies are a trap set by an angry lover.
This Dairy-Free Soyatoo Soy Whip May Contain Traces Of Dairy
By February 8, 2009
Stephen’s wife is trying to be a good vegan, one who doesn’t eat dairy, so naturally she was surprised that her “Dairy Free” Soyatoo Soy Whip warned that it might “contain traces of dairy.”
Wendy's Gourmet Mushroom Swissburger Menu Picture V. Reality
By February 7, 2009
Hey kids, let’s play a game. The first person to find the “gourmet” in this photo wins. And no, identifying the word “gourmet” does not count. Ready? Go! (Thanks to JohnOB1!)
The Word 'Free' Makes People Lose Their Minds
By February 3, 2009
Seriously? It’s stay-indoors weather, we keep seeing that our food safety system is fundamentally broken, and people still lined up outside Denny’s today like soup kitchen hoboes for the chance to nosh on some flour+watermilk discs, HFCS syrup, and a little pig meat? (And also eggs, a reader points out.) We hope you left a tip, at least. As Naomi, who took photos of her local Denny’s, reminds us, “If ever there were a day where Denny’s employees have to work hard, this is it.”
Hug Me Pillow Relieves The Loneliness Until Morning
By January 24, 2009
You don’t have to be sad anymore, single person. Overstock has you covered. Just don’t turn over in the middle of the night, especially if you have night terrors.
Samsung Stalls And Lies For A Year Over Broken Photo Frame
By January 22, 2009
Dave bought his mother a Samsung digital photo frame for Christmas—Christmas a year ago, and it stopped working after just a few weeks. Since then, Dave has tried regular customer service and executive customer service, he’s waited on hold for up to 2 hours at a time, and he’s waited patiently for RMAs that are promised but never sent. Now it looks like he’s throwing in the towel: “I no longer have the time or energy to waste with them.” You win this battle, Samsung! But you do realize that Dave—a small business owner who has made large Samsung purchases in the past—will never buy another one of your products, right?
This Burger King Sign Is Both Disappointing And Anti-Social
By January 18, 2009
[January 13, 2008. Philadelphia, Pa. Image via Time Doctor]
Man Finds Meal Worms In Reese's Brownie, After Taking Big Bite
By January 14, 2009
As if a big chocolate doodie drizzled in caramelized cheez-wiz wasn’t gross enough, Marc was dismayed to find his Reese’s brownie covered in strange webbing. Dismay turned to horror as he ascertained the white strings and brown pellets were related to the meal worms crawling their way through his sweet treat. When he took the brownie back to the deli, they opened the rest of the batch. It was a veritable meal worm polka party. The horror unfolds in photographic form, inside…
Photo: "All Job Fairs Have Been Cancelled Until Further Notice"
By January 9, 2009
Against a a backdrop of cheery balloons, and exclamatory soap opera digest headlines, the signs at this Austin supermarket checkout lines read, “All job fairs have been cancelled until further notice.” Sign of the times, perchance?
Store's "Free Gift Wrapping" Means "Everything Wrapped Together"
By December 24, 2008
Joe received his order from DiscoverThis.com today and yes, they did indeed wrap the items for free. Too bad they wrapped them together as one unit.
