Does "America's Favorite" mean it's true?!
Does "America's Favorite" mean it's true?
Today, I opened a package of Oscar Mayer bacon which had "America's Favorite" on the label. I take this to mean that statistically it's the largest supplier of bacon in this country. I like certain brands like; Gwaltney, Smithfield, Plumrose, etc., but I bought the Oscar Mayer because it cost only two bucks during this week's sale! Do they take a poll and the largest number of respondents actually said that Oscar mayer is their favorite, or are they simply extrapolating the favorite status based on sales volume? For example: Americans buy more Camry's than any other car therefore it is their choice, statistically. Maybe they sell 200 thousand in a year, but if you asked Americans, perhaps fifty million of them would rather have a Ferrari or Porsche. Wouldn't that make the Ferrari or Porsche America's favorite and not the Camry, which they buy because of it's affordability and practicality. I've seen this type of claim on numerous products, and it seems misleading. Your take?
Additional Details1 week ago
I just cooked some of the bacon. It was really good!
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1 week ago
I just cooked some of the bacon. It was really good!
I take it to mean the most sold. Other brands might be favorites, but do not have the nationwide sales/marketing. With so many consumers in different areas, it would be impossible to have a favorite that is only locally produced. Personally, I don't buy Oscar Mayer because we have a locally owned/produced butcher in my area. It's a bit more expensive, but not my much, and I like to support my local businesses.
Is that the same as Me saying that more dentists recommend a certain brand when in fact I have only asked 5 in the entire country?