Bait and Switch: Products That Didn't Match the Advertisements
11. Mask of a Bearded Man
Price Range: $5–$15*
Manufacturer: Not Stated
Purchased From: Internet Merchant
During the height of the pandemic in 2020, many individuals opted for artistic masks instead of traditional medical ones, seeking to express their creativity while staying safe. However, this shift in consumer preference led online shops to capitalize on the trend, resulting in a plethora of absurd and impractical mask designs flooding the market.
Source: Expectations vs. Reality: Bearded Man Mask on Reddit
In a humorous yet disappointing twist, a man set out to purchase a mask featuring a bearded man, only to receive a product that bore little resemblance to the image he had seen. Instead of a fun and whimsical design, the mask appeared to be awkwardly constructed, primarily focusing on his nose, resulting in an unflattering and comical outcome. It’s likely that if he had worn the mask in public, he would have faced quite a bit of teasing—though one might doubt he would dare to wear it outside at all.
