Is That Ikea Hot Dog Really a Bargain?

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The discussion centers around the perceived value of Ikea's hot dogs compared to their Swedish meatballs. Participants humorously note the need for assembly, likening it to Ikea furniture, and reference a disclaimer about the hot dog’s ingredients. The conversation highlights the playful skepticism regarding the quality and presentation of the hot dog, suggesting that consumer perception is influenced by marketing tactics.

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Note the disclaimer in the bottom right corner.

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I prefer Ikea's Swedish meatballs, anyway. :cool:
 
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The disclaimer should also say that it's not all beef either. :oldbiggrin:

Hmm, I wonder if you have to assemble it yourself.
 
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Oh no! I thought it would be enough for the whole family for a week!
 
Borg said:
Hmm, I wonder if you have to assemble it yourself.
Yes, with an Allen key :smile:
 
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Borg said:
Hmm, I wonder if you have to assemble it yourself.
DrClaude said:
Yes, with an Allen key :smile:
Paging the ghost of Otto von Bismarck:
The less people know about how sausages and laws are made, the better they sleep at night.
 
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Next time, go the right distance away from the sign and hold up a hot dog at arm's length so it looks like the actual size. It's the poor man's "holding up the leaning tower of Pisa" picture.
 

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