Easter egg packaging
Discussion
I wouldn't normally start a thread which expresses lentilist-like viewpoints, but I have to say this.
Why oh why do manufacturers of easter eggs (especially the one with the stupid kid's eyes advert) have to disguise the size of the egg in so much packaging??
I wouldn't mind this, but due to the fact that we are punished/taxed in the name of the environment for owning cars, and the fact we constantly have the man made global warming drivvle shoved in our faces, how on earth do these companies get away with using so much packaging?
Yes, it makes the egg look bigger than it really is, but why are they allowed to do this? Some of packs even seen to have twice the amount of packaging as space covered up by the cardboard box. What an absolute waste!
I await wonderbra and 'lunch-box padding' style comparisons and replies.
Why oh why do manufacturers of easter eggs (especially the one with the stupid kid's eyes advert) have to disguise the size of the egg in so much packaging??
I wouldn't mind this, but due to the fact that we are punished/taxed in the name of the environment for owning cars, and the fact we constantly have the man made global warming drivvle shoved in our faces, how on earth do these companies get away with using so much packaging?
Yes, it makes the egg look bigger than it really is, but why are they allowed to do this? Some of packs even seen to have twice the amount of packaging as space covered up by the cardboard box. What an absolute waste!
I await wonderbra and 'lunch-box padding' style comparisons and replies.
Edited by funkyrobot on Thursday 9th April 16:37
There is a simply way round this...
When sprog spots big fancy easter egg (3 quarters empty cardboard box with graphics on) simply carry out the following demonstration for the child:
A: Take Easter Egg box off shelf
B: Take a normal bar of chocolate for the same price off shelf
C: Hold both items over child's head (ideally with child sitting safely in shopping trolley)
D: Drop both items onto child's head
The child will, in time, realise there is far more chocolatey goodness to be found inside less flashy packaging.
works best on other people's children... dont blame me if father punches you
When sprog spots big fancy easter egg (3 quarters empty cardboard box with graphics on) simply carry out the following demonstration for the child:
A: Take Easter Egg box off shelf
B: Take a normal bar of chocolate for the same price off shelf
C: Hold both items over child's head (ideally with child sitting safely in shopping trolley)
D: Drop both items onto child's head
The child will, in time, realise there is far more chocolatey goodness to be found inside less flashy packaging.
works best on other people's children... dont blame me if father punches you
Steamer said:
funkyrobot said:
Steamer said:
works best on other people's children... dont blame me if father punches you
what if the father is dead?...you don't know unless you try!
Sorry!
sleep envy said:
ewenm said:
Simpo Two said:
One of my biochemistry lecturers reckoned you'd get more nourishment from some products if you threw away the product and ate the box instead...
Saw a Mythbusters episode that tested that idea recently...
Rob. said:
Thousands of other people are`nt religious but it does`nt stop them revelling in the commerciality (is that a word?) of Easter and not bothering to give a thought to what is behind it all.
Fair Play to you I say.
I assume you mean the original festival of new life as indicated by the eggs? Based around phases of the moon, hence not on a specific date?Fair Play to you I say.
Or do you mean the modern christianality of Easter?
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