Pot Noodle are offering free cash if you were offended by their 'slurp' advert

This is not a joke! 🤣

Author: Alex RossPublished 10th Apr 2024

Unless you've been living under a rock for the last few months, or don't own a TV or radio, you've most likely witnessed the rather annoying Pot Noodle advert, which features a girl slurping noodles into her mouth in an office.

After tonnes of complaints about the advert, Pot Noodle took to social media to apologise, saying: 'It has come to our attention that even though we think a slurp represents ultimate satisfaction, some people have an aversion to that specific sound. Consequently, they have no been enjoying the slurping in our Pot Noodle TV, radio and social campaign.

'We've heard you. And we're sorry. Really. So, for those who didn't like it, we have created something you may find more satisfying'. (sic)

Despite creating a new ad, Pot Noodle have now taken things a step further, revealing 'The Pot Noodle Compensation Pot', which is made up of a huge £10,000.

The Pot Noodle Compensation Pot is a pot of money which will be shared out to anybody who was 'offended' by their advert, with 300 x £33.34 cash compensation up for grabs. All you have to do is apply for a chance to claim the money.

How to apply for Pot Noodle compensation?

To be within a chance to receive the £33.34, all you have to do is accept Pot Noodle's apology to qualify for cash compensation.

STEP ONE: To qualify, go to X (formally Twitter) between 7am on 10th April 2024 and 6.59am on 11th April 2024 and tweet the following message: 'I @USERNAME accept @PotNoodle’s very real and genuine apology following their slurp ads. I hereby seek cash compensation from the £10K Pot Noodle Compensation Pot for this whole ordeal. #ad'.

STEP TWO: when you get a reply from @potnoodle, follow the link provided to complete your compensation application.

STEP THREE: If your claim has been successful, you will be contacted within 7 days.

You can find out more details right here.

Applications close at 6.59am on Thursday 11th April.

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