Posted by Justin on 02/17/06 16:31

HoMoon115 wrote on [17 Feb 2006 07:38:01 -0800]:
>> Yes there is. I pay my 5.95 for all I can eat and I should never have to
>> pay for food again.
>
>> So? The ads state "give us 99 cents and we'll give you a burger". It
>> doesn't work that way. You give them 99 cents and they stare at you
>> until you give them the rest.
>
> According to your broad interpretation of false advertising these
> examples are infractions. However, you'd be hard pressed to find any
> legal authority that would agree with you.
>
> It appears we agree on a common point; advertising in a misleading
> light is wrong.
>
> What purpose does it serve to mention these marginal examples of false
> advertising?

It's all about context and understanding the realities of broad
statements that are impossible to be held up.

How does a bottomless cup of coffee hold any liquid at all?

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