Art & Commerce: The Truth Hurts

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Or, the word fudge wasn’t invented by ice-cream makers
I love advertising. Unfortunately, though–and this may come as a shock–it doesn’t always tell the truth. Take Grape Nuts cereal, for example. It’s got no grapes. It’s got no nuts. Why is this cereal called Grape Nuts? Being a socially conscious ad guy, I’ve taken it upon myself to present a more discerning analysis of a few popular campaigns.
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