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Thread #104112   Message #2127779
Posted By: John O'L
17-Aug-07 - 07:22 AM
Thread Name: BS: Heinz 57 varieties?
Subject: RE: BS: Heinz 57 varieties?
According to Snopes it means nothing. Just a number pulled out of the air by old man Heinz because it sounded snappy:

"...recognising that catchiness and resonance were far more important qualities for a company slogan than literal accuracy..."

Pure advertising bullshit it would seem.