Have you ever come across a deal that’s too good to be true? Well, some Asda shoppers recently had a good laugh when they spotted a massive mistake on a supposed “deal” for protein mousse pots. The blunder was quickly picked up by one observant customer and soon went viral after being shared online.
The comical error involved a picture of the popular 18g Protein Puddings on a supermarket shelf with a large “price drop” sign hanging below. However, what caught people’s attention was the actual deal being offered by Asda for these healthy treats.
Currently priced at £2.50 each, customers were expecting a great bargain on the GetPro 20g Protein Mousse, Chocolate Flavor, 200g. But to their surprise, the special offer sign had crossed out the original pricing and replaced it with the exact same £2.50 listing.
The hilarious mistake had shoppers in stitches, especially after a photo of the blunder was shared on the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK Facebook group. One member captioned the photo with, “From £2.50 reduced to £2.50.”
Fellow users found the mishap highly amusing, with some even making their own jokes about the situation. One person jokingly commented, “Cost of living is so out of control that prices staying the same is now considered a sale.” Another remarked, “Cracking offer! I’ll have 10 at the special price!!!!” A third individual exclaimed, “Such a bargain! Has to be the best I’ve seen.”
It’s also worth noting that some shoppers were concerned about how an employee had put up the sign without questioning it. “The worrying part is one of the employees actually put this up without noticing,” one person pointed out.
This hilarious blunder brings to mind other amusing incidents in the retail world. For instance, BrandMax in Shirebrook, Nottinghamshire, recently sold Prime energy drinks at a major discount, with customers joking that “no one wants to buy them.” Asda itself faced mockery when a mum birthday card priced at £2.50 left people questioning its quality control.
So, the next time you spot a deal that seems too good to be true, take a closer look. It might just be another hilarious blunder waiting to bring a smile to your face!
This article was originally published on F5 Magazine.