June 1, 2025 at 4:48 pm

Man Perplexed By Strawberry Oatmeal That Lacks Strawberries Asks, ‘Walmart, You Good?’

by Ashley Ashbee

Man looking at Oatmeal boxes

TikTok/padiano

It’s starting to feel like Alice in Wonderland, especially for the guy in this story.

“This feels deceptive” reads the overlay text in @padiano’s viral Tiktok video.

Like in the classic satirical story, everything in this one is different than what it purports to be.

Man looking into camera

TikTok/padiano

In this case, it’s oatmeal.

“You are not going to believe this,” Paden said, then recording the front label and back label of a box of Strawberries and Cream Oatmeal by Walmart’s Good Value brand.

A box of Strawberries and Cream oatmeal

TikTok/padiano

“They don’t have any strawberries in them!” he says with a shocked tone.

Instead, it has apple. He notes the same with the Peaches and Cream and Lemon and Cream boxes.

“I’m not a huge fan of Quaker,” Paden says, “But at least theirs has strawberry in it!”

The back of a box of oatmeal

TikTok/padiano

All three have pictures on the front of the fruit that isn’t actually inside.

“How is that not false advertising?” he ends the video.

Watch the full clip.

@padiano

Hey Walmart, you good? 😭 #walmartfinds #greatvalue #oatmeal

♬ original sound – Paden Ferguson

Here is what people are saying.

I doubt it’s illegal in the U.S.

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Haha, yes but different policies could make this practice illegal.

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It sounds stressful and exhausting.

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Instant potatoes? Ew.

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I’m not sure.

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Better bring your magnifying glass to the store.

In search of strawberries.

If you liked that story, check out this video from a former Chipotle employee who reveals how the company cheats customers out of food.

Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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