Re:Nonsense (Score 1)

Here in the Netherlands, it's not allowed to compare your brand (let's say, Coca Cola) against a competitor. A while back, the infamous 'Pepsi Test' (asking people on the street to drink two glasses, and say which one is the nicest/Pepsi) was done with brand Pepsi, and brand X. Same goes for washing detergents etc.

The UK was a bit like this up until relatively recently - not sure whether it was because of the Law, or just because everyone was being very polite. But nowadays you do see a smattering of ads with things like direct comparisons of prices, or quotations from dissatisfied customers of competitors.