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Lidl Halloween Sign Goes Viral After Shoppers See Explicit Message

The retailer issued an apology for any offence following a viral Facebook post about a £7.99 neon decoration.

Overview

  • A shopper in Norwich posted video and photos of a neon "Trick or Treat" sign that many initially read as "F*** or Treat" because of its styling.
  • The sign is part of Lidl’s Halloween range and is priced at £7.99, according to the coverage.
  • Facebook posts and reposts in supermarket deal groups drew laughs, likes and comments from users who said they did a double take.
  • A Lidl spokeswoman told the Eastern Daily Press that the company never intends to upset customers and apologized for any offence.
  • No product recall, redesign or regulatory action has been reported, and articles do not indicate the item has been pulled from sale.