Red Bull sued because it doesn't "give you wings"

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Edited Date/Time 10/15/2014 6:45pm
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/11155731/13m…

(anybody in the US that bought a can of Red Bull is due a $10 refund!. You can't make this stuff up..)

From the link...
It is hard to imagine that anyone who saw Red Bull's advertising slogan would actually believe the caffeinated soft drink "gives you wings", but in litigation-hungry America the claim has been officially falsified.
Benjamin Careathers, a regular consumer of the fizzy drink, sued the company for false advertising, arguing that after 10 years drinking Red Bull he neither had wings nor any enhanced athletic or intellectual performance.
According to the complainant, the Austria-based firm deliberately misled unsuspecting customers to spend millions of pounds on the premium drink in the hope of gaining an edge on their competitors.
And fearful of a costly and time-consuming trial, Red Bull was forced to settle the case out of court, pledging to refund $10 to any US customer who bought the drink since 2002 and agreeing to amend future advertising.
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IWreckALot 10/15/2014 9:13am
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What's their new slogan going to be? Red Bull gives you the shits? Surely someone won't sue when they don't get the shits from an energy drink.

This line is classic in the article.

According to the complainant, the Austria-based firm deliberately misled unsuspecting customers. . .

Really? The customers really suspected they'd get wings? Or a competitive advantage? And all that because it says "red bull gives you wings"? Give me a break. I have heard of 0 people taking an energy drink as a training supplement. Maybe to get the caffeine but not as a training supplement.

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Kawaboy14 10/15/2014 9:27am
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only in America!
One Last Comeback 10/15/2014 10:25am
10/15/2014 10:25am Edited Date/Time 10/15/2014 10:26am
IWreckALot wrote:
What's their new slogan going to be? Red Bull gives you the shits? Surely someone won't sue when they don't get the shits from an energy...
What's their new slogan going to be? Red Bull gives you the shits? Surely someone won't sue when they don't get the shits from an energy drink.

This line is classic in the article.

According to the complainant, the Austria-based firm deliberately misled unsuspecting customers. . .

Really? The customers really suspected they'd get wings? Or a competitive advantage? And all that because it says "red bull gives you wings"? Give me a break. I have heard of 0 people taking an energy drink as a training supplement. Maybe to get the caffeine but not as a training supplement.

Wait, I saw James Stewart chugging it on the podium. Of course it makes you faster!

I wonder how they know you bought Red Bull. Are you supposed to present a receipt from a can of Red Bull you bought in 2003?
Dirty Britches 10/15/2014 10:31am
10/15/2014 10:31am
IWreckALot wrote:
What's their new slogan going to be? Red Bull gives you the shits? Surely someone won't sue when they don't get the shits from an energy...
What's their new slogan going to be? Red Bull gives you the shits? Surely someone won't sue when they don't get the shits from an energy drink.

This line is classic in the article.

According to the complainant, the Austria-based firm deliberately misled unsuspecting customers. . .

Really? The customers really suspected they'd get wings? Or a competitive advantage? And all that because it says "red bull gives you wings"? Give me a break. I have heard of 0 people taking an energy drink as a training supplement. Maybe to get the caffeine but not as a training supplement.

Red Bull gives me the shits. true story.

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Canerat 10/15/2014 10:33am
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Kawaboy14 wrote:
only in America!
Correct! I should try that here in SA, i also have been drinking RedBull for years and Im still walking.....
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Kawaboy14 wrote:
only in America!
Sad but true...
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zehn 10/15/2014 10:34am
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This is why people hate lawyers...
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Camp332 10/15/2014 10:37am
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Pussification of America just keeps happening. This guy and his lawyer who sued should be beaten with cans of Red Bull.
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Camp332 wrote:
Pussification of America just keeps happening. This guy and his lawyer who sued should be beaten with cans of Red Bull.
chiseling back and bi at 6 and then chest and tri at 8, steamed chicken and rice at my place after. my whey or the highway bro
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just let me snort two lines of pre-work out and let's hit that book-end routine.
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Camp332 10/15/2014 11:18am
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peelout wrote:
chiseling back and bi at 6 and then chest and tri at 8, steamed chicken and rice at my place after. my whey or the highway...
chiseling back and bi at 6 and then chest and tri at 8, steamed chicken and rice at my place after. my whey or the highway bro
Sick Bro! Chicken Broccoli Yams Avocado all day! CBYA

Do IT!
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Camp332 10/15/2014 11:23am
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O___o wrote:
just let me snort two lines of pre-work out and let's hit that book-end routine.
Bro! That's serious...
GoldenState54 10/15/2014 11:24am
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I took a 5 Hour energy and hit the the wall at 4:59, do I have a case??
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One Last Comeback wrote:
Wait, I saw James Stewart chugging it on the podium. Of course it makes you faster! I wonder how they know you bought Red Bull. Are...
Wait, I saw James Stewart chugging it on the podium. Of course it makes you faster!

I wonder how they know you bought Red Bull. Are you supposed to present a receipt from a can of Red Bull you bought in 2003?
Exchange the word "donut" for "RedBull."

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Eric238 10/15/2014 11:38am
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GoldenState54 wrote:
I took a 5 Hour energy and hit the the wall at 4:59, do I have a case??
LMAO

Seriously, this is the most stupid thing I've read in awhile. I hope it's not true. What the hell is wrong with us?!


crusty_xx 10/15/2014 11:44am
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can I sue Kawasaki because the bike that builds champions didnt work for me?
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peelout wrote:
chiseling back and bi at 6 and then chest and tri at 8, steamed chicken and rice at my place after. my whey or the highway...
chiseling back and bi at 6 and then chest and tri at 8, steamed chicken and rice at my place after. my whey or the highway bro
Camp332 wrote:
Sick Bro! Chicken Broccoli Yams Avocado all day! CBYA

Do IT!
so fuckin paleo, like paleOMG
One Last Comeback 10/15/2014 12:00pm
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I think Matthes might be legally exposed for his claim that "If you don't wear Ex Brand- YOU WON'T WIN!"

I am compiling my complaint...

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IWreckALot 10/15/2014 12:00pm
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crusty_xx wrote:
can I sue Kawasaki because the bike that builds champions didnt work for me?
They'll give you the value of 5 bikes if you win. . . Based on the settlement payout. I'd say it's worth a shot.
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peelout wrote:
chiseling back and bi at 6 and then chest and tri at 8, steamed chicken and rice at my place after. my whey or the highway...
chiseling back and bi at 6 and then chest and tri at 8, steamed chicken and rice at my place after. my whey or the highway bro
Camp332 wrote:
Sick Bro! Chicken Broccoli Yams Avocado all day! CBYA

Do IT!
O___o wrote:
so fuckin paleo, like paleOMG
Ripped n Tan Bro
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The case was based off more than just the "give you wings" advertising. It was filed as a false advertising class action lawsuit. Part of the that false advertising was "red bull gives you wings" but there were many more components to the case. For example, much of the false advertising claim was focused on how red bull makes you believe that it wakes you up more than coffee. In reality it has roughly half the caffeine as coffee. Therefore it can be argued that they are falsely advertising.
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I've had a hole shot device for 6 months and have yet to holeshot. WTF???!!?!!!!
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Spartacus 10/15/2014 2:13pm
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Anyone that takes that $10 should also get punched in the balls.
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k-bull98 wrote:
The case was based off more than just the "give you wings" advertising. It was filed as a false advertising class action lawsuit. Part of the...
The case was based off more than just the "give you wings" advertising. It was filed as a false advertising class action lawsuit. Part of the that false advertising was "red bull gives you wings" but there were many more components to the case. For example, much of the false advertising claim was focused on how red bull makes you believe that it wakes you up more than coffee. In reality it has roughly half the caffeine as coffee. Therefore it can be argued that they are falsely advertising.
Redbull won't make you shit your pants while stuck in traffic, coffee on the other hand..
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jeffro503 10/15/2014 2:20pm
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Camp332 wrote:
Pussification of America just keeps happening. This guy and his lawyer who sued should be beaten with cans of Red Bull.
Exactly what Camp just wrote here. What kind of a judge or jury finds this even remotely worth the court time.....is just as ridiculous. Pussification at it's finest.
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OldYZRider1 10/15/2014 2:35pm
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My dog drank some once and ended up like this: Surely this is enough evidence to negate the lawsuit? I think Red Bull's attorneys should call me.
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Dx3moto 10/15/2014 2:49pm
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BS it doesn't give you wings

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k-bull98 wrote:
The case was based off more than just the "give you wings" advertising. It was filed as a false advertising class action lawsuit. Part of the...
The case was based off more than just the "give you wings" advertising. It was filed as a false advertising class action lawsuit. Part of the that false advertising was "red bull gives you wings" but there were many more components to the case. For example, much of the false advertising claim was focused on how red bull makes you believe that it wakes you up more than coffee. In reality it has roughly half the caffeine as coffee. Therefore it can be argued that they are falsely advertising.
peelout wrote:
Redbull won't make you shit your pants while stuck in traffic, coffee on the other hand..
Coffee does keep me regular. I feel better about taking a coffee shit than a neon green RB shit.
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Tarz483 10/15/2014 6:22pm
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zehn wrote:
This is why people hate lawyers...
What do you call a bunch of Lawyers Skydiving ?

Skeet !

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