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Ok, But When Frankeberry Mooches Money And Steals Your Girlfriend, You Know This Whole Brands As Personalities Thing Has Gone Too Far
By 6.19.06
Marketers are douchebags and they’re here for breakfast. Copyranter points us to some insipid questions from the confidential online Honey Bunches of Oats survey.
Frictionless Transaction Rubs the Wrong Way
By 6.17.06
The other day, Brian swiped his debit card at Academy sports and outdoor equipment palace. Being a good consumer, he always chooses credit over debit. However, instead of having to sign a screen or a slip, the cashier handed him his bags and receipt and said, “Thanks, have a good day.” No ID, no sig, nothing.
Belmont Lounge Scrounges for Tips
By 6.9.06
Tommy and his friends went out to the Belmont Lounge in NYC last night. The establishment tacked on a 20% gratuity, out of policy, making the bill $174. When they left, they only paid $170, to make a point. The manager and bouncer and waitress called them back from the street afterwards to get them to cough up the extra dough. Tommy ain’t so sunshine about the whole affair.
How Safe Is Your Identity?
By 6.8.06
It seems like every day another laptop is stolen containing millions of people’s Social Security numbers and more–information that can be used to open up lines of credit in your name and destroy your credit rating.
RESULTS: Blame Game Poll
By 5.8.06
Here’s the numbers from last week’s poll. Very interesting that customer ignorance rated so high.
Blame Game Poll: Overarching Cash Register Sentiments
By 5.5.06
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Poll: Gas Station Pummelling
By 5.4.06
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Winner: Neologify Your Consumerisms
By 4.17.06
Last week we held a contest, in parallel with Valleywag, for the best consumer neologism. Here are the results.
Halliburton Voted ‘Worst Company in America’ by Consumerist Readers
By 3.24.06
It’s official. Out of 16 contestants you submitted, you voted Halliburton the Worst Company in America.
Worst Company in America: FINAL ROUND
By 3.23.06
Don’t forget to vote in the Worst Company in America poll! Polls close Friday.
Caption-It: William Shatner DVD Club Poll
By 3.20.06
Last week, The Consumerist got a new advertiser: The William Shatner DVD club. We felt there was something that they weren’t letting Captain Kirk say in the animated GIF and threw it out to you to come up with a caption.
Don’t Forget to Vote, ChoicePoint vs US Government
By 3.16.06
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Don’t Forget to Vote, Halliburton vs. Wal-Mart
By 3.16.06
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The Consumerist Could Be on NPR Any Second Now
By 3.13.06
So… we *might* be on NPR’s Marketplace in about 30 minutes, (5pm, EST), talking about the Worst Company in America poll. That’s about all we know. These crazy radio guys, they’re editing up to like the last second the show goes on. Unlike us crazy blogger guys, who can edit weeks and days after. Tune in on the NPR live stream or check your local listings, both found on the website.
Round 14: Halliburton vs. Wal-Mart
By 3.13.06
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We May Be On NPR Tonite
By 3.10.06
Ian Chillag for NPR Marketplace’s interviewed us this week about the “Worst Company in America” poll. The bit may be broadcasting tonight at 5pm EST. We should know more by 2:30pm.
