Class of 2026 QB/ATH Tyrell Grant Jr (VA) Flipped to Va Tech

[HyattsCuse]

Wait, there are internet points?

 

[ImperialOrange]

Just an incredible gaffe by Pepsi

I personally find it hilarious when big corporations mess up that bad. How many desks did that go across and still got the green light?

 

[wfschrec]

I personally find it hilarious when big corporations mess up that bad. How many desks did that go across and still got the green light?

I have no idea but it was more than 1.

 

[CuseLegacy]

Really interesting documentary on the Pepsi point/harrier jet promo if you haven't seen it. It's the type of obscure history I into.

How did I miss that.

 

[wfschrec]

How did I miss that.

The promotion and the offer

• • In 1996, PepsiCo launched its "Pepsi Points" promotion, where customers could collect points from bottle caps to redeem for prizes like t-shirts and sunglasses.
    
  • A commercial showed a protagonist getting to school in a Harrier jump jet, which it claimed could be obtained for 7 million Pepsi Points.
    
  • The commercial ended with a humorous disclaimer that the jet was for "fanciful" purposes.
    

The lawsuit and its aftermath

• • John Leonard, a business student, saw the commercial and realized that a loophole allowed him to purchase points for 10 cents each.
    
  • He calculated that purchasing 7 million points would cost him $700,000.
    
  • With help from investors, Leonard mailed Pepsi a check for the required amount, requesting the jet.
    
  • Pepsi refused, stating the commercial was a joke and returning the check.
    
  • Leonard sued for breach of contract and fraud, but the court ruled in favor of Pepsi, arguing no "reasonable person" would have taken the offer seriously.
    
  • The case, Leonard v. Pepsico, Inc., is now a landmark example in advertising law, influencing how companies create and word their promotions.

 

[SanDiegoCuse]

I'd rather be compensated in Schrute Bucks than Internet Points.

 

[HyattsCuse]

The promotion and the offer

• • In 1996, PepsiCo launched its "Pepsi Points" promotion, where customers could collect points from bottle caps to redeem for prizes like t-shirts and sunglasses.
  • A commercial showed a protagonist getting to school in a Harrier jump jet, which it claimed could be obtained for 7 million Pepsi Points.
  • The commercial ended with a humorous disclaimer that the jet was for "fanciful" purposes.

The lawsuit and its aftermath

• • John Leonard, a business student, saw the commercial and realized that a loophole allowed him to purchase points for 10 cents each.
  • He calculated that purchasing 7 million points would cost him $700,000.
  • With help from investors, Leonard mailed Pepsi a check for the required amount, requesting the jet.
  • Pepsi refused, stating the commercial was a joke and returning the check.
  • Leonard sued for breach of contract and fraud, but the court ruled in favor of Pepsi, arguing no "reasonable person" would have taken the offer seriously.
  • The case, Leonard v. Pepsico, Inc., is now a landmark example in advertising law, influencing how companies create and word their promotions.

Did the commercial get updated? The linked video you responded to says 700,000,000 points which would be $70 million?

 

[wfschrec]

Did the commercial get updated? The linked video you responded to says 700,000,000 points which would be $70 million?

I think the summary I pulled was off a decimal place or two ... regardless of the amount that is what went down LOL.

 

[HyattsCuse]

I think the summary I pulled was off a decimal place or two ... regardless of the amount that is what went down LOL.

According to Google, a Harriet jet is like $33 million. Pepsi might send you one if you mail a $70 million check

 

[wfschrec]

According to Google, a Harriet jet is like $33 million. Pepsi might send you one if you mail a $70 million check

I'd be more impressed if they did an -22 Raptor giveaway.

 

[HyattsCuse]

I'd be more impressed if they did an -22 Raptor giveaway.

Found my answer. From the Wikipedia entry for the court case.

“PepsiCo would re-release the advertisement, valuing the jet at 700,000,000 Pepsi Points.”.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Franz69]

Can I loan some of my points to our offense?

 

[anomander]

I would say this signing class was absolutely amazing considering the abysmal 8 game stretch. I thought we got all the key guys we needed and the 2 that flipped were whatever.

 

[CanadianSU]

I would say this signing class was absolutely amazing considering the abysmal 8 game stretch. I thought we got all the key guys we needed and the 2 that flipped were whatever.

Exactly

Being able to keep this many after finishing dead last in the conference, will take it.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

 

[TommyA13]

1000% locked in!

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I really don't like bagging on a kid, but... buying into James Franklin is really something.