That concept really is true. I recently bought a 2-door 6 ft high cabinet to use for pantry . Reviewing the parts for assembly it had no back. The back is extra. Are you kidding me ?! Took that sucker right back.
Sometimes I wonder since most of this stuff we must buy here is from China, if it is poor English translation or lack of idiomatic understanding or just plain idiocy.
I am going to be more watchful of these. There are so many in the papers and mags. Like mashed potatoes “made with real potatoes” You mean there are fake ones?
Yes I think so. Labels contain all kinds of absurdities so companies can protect themselves against the foolish or purposeful actions of consumers. I understand in Italy the trains have signs that say “Do not step off the train while it is in motion” Say what ?
Wow. We are evolving…into a bunch of idiots! I’m a little bummed the hand isn’t doesn’t come with it. What a relief the sample time card is included, though 🙂
I had a pair of khaki pants with “remove belt before washing” in the care instructions. It was a leather belt (?!)
The best I ever saw was in an elevator in Dubai – “Children under 12 months must be accompanied by an adult”. Visions of tiny rug rats rushing for the elevator.
well, in that case I’m NOT going to place an order. Glad they told me, or I would have been very dissapointed when my new (employee time card puncher?) arrived without a severed limb..
38 responses to “Another one of those “can you believe this?” advertisements by Carl D’Agostino”
duckofindeed
August 1st, 2011 at 20:04
So you must buy the hand seperately? That is an outrage!
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Carl D'Agostino
August 1st, 2011 at 20:19
That concept really is true. I recently bought a 2-door 6 ft high cabinet to use for pantry . Reviewing the parts for assembly it had no back. The back is extra. Are you kidding me ?! Took that sucker right back.
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Carol Ann Hoel
July 29th, 2011 at 07:17
Science is amazing today, so I suppose customers could be disappointed having not received the human hand when it was clearly portrayed in the photo.
I laugh when I see warnings on packages as silly as “Do not swallow” on a package of buttons. Blessings to you, Carl…
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Carl D'Agostino
July 29th, 2011 at 09:00
Do not put football in ear
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 21:39
When my 2 now adult children were growing up 8 arms and 8 hands would not be enough. I renamed them Suspect #1 and Suspect #2.
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pattisj
July 28th, 2011 at 21:33
Darn, I really could have used another hand so I can use my hair dryer while sleeping. But wait…
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Mark Petruska
July 28th, 2011 at 19:30
Maybe it’s their subtle way of telling us the thing doesn’t cost an arm and a leg?
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 20:39
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH ! Another 10+ from Mark.
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 16:55
Those are extra$. Nice to hear from you.
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Paul Russo
July 28th, 2011 at 16:29
are the time cards included?
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jane
July 28th, 2011 at 14:40
was that really in there?
holy smokes…I only hope you added that.
blessings
jane
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 15:06
Yes it was that way. That’s the absurdity and there are so many like this ad. And advertisers are supposed to be smart?
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adeeyoyo
July 28th, 2011 at 13:53
Well, that’s no advertisement for me to buy them if I had a business that’s for sure… Advertiseed by a halfwit and okayed by one too!
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 20:42
Sometimes I wonder since most of this stuff we must buy here is from China, if it is poor English translation or lack of idiomatic understanding or just plain idiocy.
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thysleroux
July 28th, 2011 at 13:10
NO HAND included!! That’s a blatant ripoff!
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 15:05
They cut back on everything and raise the price. It’s criminal I say.
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Amy
July 28th, 2011 at 13:06
Looks like a human brain wasn’t included when making that ad.
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 15:04
I am going to be more watchful of these. There are so many in the papers and mags. Like mashed potatoes “made with real potatoes” You mean there are fake ones?
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Tori Nelson
July 28th, 2011 at 10:22
The hand (or lack thereof) is a deal breaker.
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 10:31
That’s right. If we can’t “shake on it” there is no deal. Transactions with honor.
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nrhatch
July 28th, 2011 at 08:50
Looks like the hand from The Addams Family . . . neat . . . sweet . . . .petite!
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 08:53
Herman Munster for President !
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SuziCate
July 28th, 2011 at 08:46
And I was going to order just for the hand…you know there are many times in life that I need one!
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 08:52
Of course. How else can “one hand wash the other”?
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Bonnie
July 28th, 2011 at 07:29
They had to point out it was human too?!
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 08:14
Oh of course. Rubber hands are like disco – so 70’s.
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Maxi Malone
July 28th, 2011 at 07:15
Is this an indication that everyone is afraid of being sued?
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 08:13
Yes I think so. Labels contain all kinds of absurdities so companies can protect themselves against the foolish or purposeful actions of consumers. I understand in Italy the trains have signs that say “Do not step off the train while it is in motion” Say what ?
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Craig N.
July 28th, 2011 at 01:00
The next generation of slot machines. “One Hand Bandits”
“Tonight’s The Night”
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 08:09
Your opinion always comes in handy
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jannatwrites
July 28th, 2011 at 00:28
Wow. We are evolving…into a bunch of idiots! I’m a little bummed the hand isn’t doesn’t come with it. What a relief the sample time card is included, though 🙂
I had a pair of khaki pants with “remove belt before washing” in the care instructions. It was a leather belt (?!)
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 08:08
Doesn’t have a watch either
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judithhb
July 27th, 2011 at 23:58
The best I ever saw was in an elevator in Dubai – “Children under 12 months must be accompanied by an adult”. Visions of tiny rug rats rushing for the elevator.
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 08:06
Shucks I was flying airplanes by the time I was only 7 months
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Tracy
July 27th, 2011 at 23:32
well, in that case I’m NOT going to place an order. Glad they told me, or I would have been very dissapointed when my new (employee time card puncher?) arrived without a severed limb..
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Carl D'Agostino
July 28th, 2011 at 08:05
Will always try to provide these consumer alerts
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Rick Flynn
July 27th, 2011 at 22:28
What’s the problem? Just use a hand-me-down!!!
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Carl D'Agostino
July 27th, 2011 at 22:38
Yeah right. My foot!
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