Does what it says on the tin / Does what it promises

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    I've seen an advert for a range of cleaning products. The tag line is: HG does what it promises.

    Which reminds me of ronseal, Does what it says on the tin.

    I know companies steal ideas off each other, but 'does what it promises' is in my opinion less catchy that 'does what it says on the tin'.
     
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    Which is presumably why the have to plagiarise - no creativity
     
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        They have a large sign outside one of the pet food places around here stating "Fat Balls for Your Small Tits".
        Not sure what they are selling:scratch:
         
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          Yeah, yeah, we've heard you say that before.:whistle::doh::snorky:
           
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          Well they only had Fat Balls for sale, couldn't find any Small Tits.
          Should I complain?
           
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          Not if you don't want them to point to you!!:nonofinger::heehee:
           
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            I'll take your advice then.:snork:
             
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                @clueless1 - their products are actually really good. I have used a few variations that I get from my local hardware independent and have had a lot of success. Their glass/window cleaner is particularly good.
                 
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                  I always thought "does what it says on the tin" was an old saying going back many years . But no , a quick Google , it was initiated by Ronseal in 1994.
                   
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