At my lemonade stand I used to give the first glass away free and charge five dollars for the second glass. The refill contained the antidote.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A lemonade stand charges for refills with a lethal consequence.
- In plain terms
- The first glass was free but the refill had an antidote.
- What can you take from it?
- Free trials often lead to harmful traps.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have free offers cost you?
- How do you spot scams?
Another view
The scenario is unrealistic and hyperbolic.
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