In a London courtroom in July 2008, Procter & Gamble lawyers successfully argued against Keiron Williams that Pringles are not crisps, even though it says "Potato Crisps" on the container, as their actual potato content is only 42%. This exempts Pringles from the 17.5% Value Added Tax for potato chips and potato-derived snacks.[18] The Court of Appeal, however, has reversed the tribunal's decision. A spokesperson for Procter & Gamble stated that they have been paying the Value Added Tax protectively and therefore will not owe back taxes.[19][20]



Good to know wikipedia


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11/5/2010 4:28:49 PM

wat

11/5/2010 4:30:38 PM

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"ONCE YOU POP"

11/5/2010 4:31:07 PM

hmph.

I had no idea that P&G owned Pringles.

11/5/2010 4:34:13 PM

I assume P&G owns anything food product that can be prepared and consumed within 30 minutes of purchase

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11/5/2010 4:41:01 PM

P&G pretty much owns everything

11/5/2010 4:41:31 PM

That goes for GE as well...

11/5/2010 4:42:42 PM

You mean general mills?

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11/5/2010 4:44:45 PM

Oh, and Honeywell.

They make home thermostats and the turbines for blackhawks.

And they help make nuclear warheads apparently.

11/5/2010 4:48:43 PM

oh gg i thought agcraw was responding to what i said

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11/5/2010 4:49:49 PM

I think Pringles' initial intention was to make tennis balls. But on the day that the rubber was supposed to show up, a big truckload of potatoes arrived. But Pringles was a laid-back company. They said "Fuck it. Cut 'em up."

11/5/2010 4:53:29 PM

i too know that joke

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11/5/2010 4:54:19 PM

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"I assume P&G and Unilever owns anything food product that can be prepared and consumed within 30 minutes of purchase, and also all hygiene and cleaning products."

11/6/2010 8:41:39 AM

So what the hell else is in pringles?

11/6/2010 10:33:48 AM

^ you DONT want to know.


Damn that was a fat cheerleader.

11/6/2010 10:41:04 AM