Impossible to do anything at all entirely to the satisfaction of a certain class of individuals...
This body of men is commonly designated by their comrades as the "grousers."

- JB Patterson, Life in Ranks

Monday, January 09, 2006

Subway contest

What a deceptive contest! First of all, the ticket states "Scratch to reveal your entry code - you could instantly win prizes for the NEW YEAR!" There's nothing "instant" about this game: first you have take the card to a computer, then register your name and address with Subway (!), then set up a password--only then do see if you've won. And you can only do this once a day! This is more work than returning cans--and at least then I'm guaranteed to get something out of it! It would be somewhat more tolerable if the odds of winning were more like the Pepsi contest or the McDonalds monopoly game, but 1:348? That's ridiculous. And the scratch off box that just reveals a resolution--it's like the advent calendars that have pictures of Christmas trees inside of them instead of chocolates. (BTW, I'd love to see the percentage of codes that are actually redeemed). I am deeply disappointed in Subway for promoting this sham sweepstakes and hope they realize that any money they may save by not having to actually give away prizes will be lost due to customers who've been let down by their misleading game.

- Chris W.

P.S. Your Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki sandwich is amazing.