People Share Companies They Believe Are Basically Evil But Do A Great Job At Disguising It

Some companies make money, and some manage to make people feel like they have no choice but to keep paying them. That tension is exactly what sparked a lively Reddit thread after one user asked which corporation seems evil but hides it well.

The responses ranged from tax software and credit bureaus to social platforms, food brands, and big-name consulting firms. People did not just name companies they dislike, they pointed to business models that seem built to squeeze customers, workers, or entire communities.

The list got long fast, and the reactions were blunt. Read on.

Someone asked:

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1. TurboTax maker

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Let's create a problem and then market a solution for it...

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2. The credit bureaus:

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3. Fruit companies

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Sad, but true - that's how the name was invented...

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4. Yelp

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There are indeed many complaints about the company engaging in such practices.

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This petty money fight over grocery bills with lavish roommates is similar to the roommate who refused to split grocery costs after extravagant purchases.

5. Ticketmaster.

...and a $14 delivery fee for a ticket sent by email...

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6. McKinsey - takes evil to a completely different level:

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7. Planned obsolescence - the biggest evil of all...

The appliance producers are all trying to cut down electricity consumption with their A (∞) appliances, which is, in fact, more of a gimmick than an actual contribution to the cause. Just imagine how much power and resources could be saved if we didn’t have to replace our appliances every couple of years.

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8. Shell - a dreaded name in countries rich in oil...

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9. Verizon

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10. Charities

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11. TikTok

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12. Any social media company...

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13. Whole Foods

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14. Goldman Sachs

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15. Procter & Gamble

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16. Hasbro

So funny, but so true...

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The bottom line is:

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Most of the companies on our list are from the financial and energy sectors, and it’s not surprising. That’s where the money is.

And when there is money to be earned, morals tend to disappear. However, we can’t overlook the fact that food-producing companies also have their place on the list.

For instance, fruit importers have started wars and overthrown governments to protect their businesses in underdeveloped countries. Let’s not forget P&G, a company that fires workers even in years with record-breaking profits.

The truth is that these companies are not going to change their M.O. unless we make them. Will we do something about it?

Want another “what are they putting in our food?” moment? Read the investigation into 111 unidentified chemicals quietly entering the U.S. food supply.