Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In 1996, John Leonard took Pepsi’s joke commercial seriously and sued them for a $23 Million Harrier Jet. Here is how the federal court responded. 👇
When a Pepsi Stuff commercial jokingly offered a military Harrier jet for 7,000,000 "Pepsi Points," one smart college kid realized he could buy the points for a 97% discount. John Leonard raised $700,000, sent Pepsi the check, and demanded his jet. When they refused, he took them to court. This is the story of Leonard v. Pepsico, the landmark case that defined "mere puffery" and changed "truth in advertising" forever.
Would you have tried to claim the jet? Let me know in the comments! 💬👇
In 1996, John Leonard took Pepsi’s joke commercial seriously and sued them for a $23 Million Harrier Jet. Here is how the federal court responded. 👇
When a Pepsi Stuff commercial jokingly offered a military Harrier jet for 7,000,000 "Pepsi Points," one smart college kid realized he could buy the points for a 97% discount. John Leonard raised $700,000, sent Pepsi the check, and demanded his jet. When they refused, he took them to court. This is the story of Leonard v. Pepsico, the landmark case that defined "mere puffery" and changed "truth in advertising" forever.
Would you have tried to claim the jet? Let me know in the comments! 💬👇
