Whenever someone uses the phrase "sugar shock," Google is kind enough to alert me. But little did I think that I’d crack up upon hearing an article or post using the title of my book.
But this really fun post from Schnuckiputz on the Diabetic Round Table blog may help you to look at food labels in a different way.
After casting a skeptical glance at just how smart NutriPals nutrition bars are — 1 bar still has 12 grams or 3 tsp. of different kinds of sugar — this anonymous blogger then shed a humorous look at some common labels.
For instance, Schnuckiputz (who I’ll assume is a she) took a swipe at those processed-carb chips, Fritos. First she quotes the label: "You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside."
To that unclear label language, Schnuckiputz offers this aside: "[What is this] the shoplifter special?"
Schnuckiputz also has a cute comeback to this labeling description on sugar-filled, quickie-carb Marks &Spencer Bread Pudding, which states: “Product will be hot after heating.” The smart blogger writes "…and you thought????…"
And one of my favorites: The labeling, she explains, on some Swanson frozen dinners says “Serving suggestion: Defrost.” The blogger observes "but, it’s `just’ a suggestion."
Schnuckiputz also pointed out these dubious instructions on how to
use a Sears hair dryer: "Do not use while sleeping." The blogger felt
compelled to crack this cute remark," and that’s the only time I have
to work on my hair."
Naturally, those of you familiar with my book SUGAR SHOCK! and
this blog know that I’m none too fond of any of those processed food
products in the first place. But this fresh look at some silly comments
on labels makes you smile.
Read the post now
to see other smart retorts about ridiculous remarks on food labels.
(Hmm, does writing labels for certain processed foods make you just shy
of stupid? I wonder.)