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When someone on TV says "so-and-so will be here tomorrow" don't you assume that means the person will be in-studio? Not on the phone? Is that false advertising?

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Posted - August 26, 2016

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  • 1113

    Yes, you should ask for your money back.

      August 26, 2016 1:49 PM MDT
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  • No. It is all an illusion.

      August 26, 2016 1:51 PM MDT
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  • Civil lawsuit.

      August 26, 2016 1:52 PM MDT
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  • 1113

    I think we have grounds for class action tbh

      August 26, 2016 2:04 PM MDT
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  • 2465

    Rosie, I've found that most of what is advertised on television is false advertising, yet they're still able to continue, as long as they put in teeny tiny print at the bottom of the screen their disclaimer. And then they flash the disclaimer a few seconds then remove it.   I was recently watching a mascara commercial and the woman had these mega thick eyelashes past her eyebrows.  Then my roommate told me at the bottom of the screen they made the disclaimer that the model was wearing fake eyelashes.

    Another thing that television programs do that is sort of annoying and done to get more viewers is they'll show a short clip of the upcoming episode where two separate portions of the show have been spliced together making the episode appear shocking then when you watch it, you realize the preview was simply just a tactic to get you to tune in.   

    It's purpose is meant to deceive the public but they all do it and get away with it.

      August 26, 2016 11:38 PM MDT
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  • 113301

    Wow! That is awful! If you didn't read the disclaimer  you'd the product made her eyelashes thick like that. Actually I was referring to cable TV news shows. One show said "Cher will join us tomorrow". I thought Cher would be in-studio. She was on the phone. That was disappointment #1. Then we were told "Hillary Clinton will be with us tomorrow". I thought that meant in-studiio. Nope. Via phone. Now neither one said the person would be in-studio. I just assumed that but it was disappointing nevertheless. I NEVER buy anything advertised on TV. Thank you for your reply PC and Happy Saturday to thee! :)

      August 27, 2016 1:21 AM MDT
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  • 2465
    Hi Rosie, yes I knew you were talking about TV. I just took a detour to the question and got lost. Lol
      August 27, 2016 2:45 AM MDT
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  • 113301

    Oh. No worries my friend. I do that a lot too PC! Birds of feather? ((hugs))

      August 27, 2016 3:53 AM MDT
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