"Have You Ordered Your Glad Pills?"

We've looked at "Impulse Buying." And we've looked at "Wants" vs. Needs." Right now, its time to examine the funny and not-so-funny ways "Advertising" envelops our lives.


How Gullible Are You?

First, Watch The Video

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Take The Advertising Test!

Think advertising doesn't really impact your spending decisions? See if you feel that way after taking the test!

Question 1

Makes You Lose Weight in Seconds!

Have you ever bought an item that did not live up to its billing?

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Find out how we derived the total costs for all four of the gullibility traps. Read our rationale.

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