Inspired in part by Sharan Daniel's "Integrating Rhetoric and Journalism to Realize Publics" from Rhetoric and Public Affairs, this blog provides a space for students to explore rhetoric in their everyday lives.
Monday, June 24, 2019
Red Bull doesn't give you wings
The company Red Bull was sued by Benjamin Careathers for falsely advertising that the energy beverage "gives you wings." An article from The telegraph stated that the companies advertisements were "deceptive and fraudulent and is therefore actionable" when describing why the suit was brought up. Other discoveries proved that the company falsely stated that their product provides more energy than a cup of coffee and therefore can charge a higher price. That proved not to be the case during this class action suit Red Bull had no definitive research to prove their allegations. Red Bull agreed to play the settlement in hopes of not bringing the issue that much attention.
source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/11155731/13m-lawsuit-proves-Red-Bull-doesnt-give-you-wings.html
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