Subway says "footlong" is just a name
 

Subway says footlong is a name not a size

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2013/01/.../?spt=mps&or=3


the 1st comment says it all

There's a joke about lying about size somewhere in here...

Subway says "footlong" is just a name
 

Maybe they measure the length of the sandwich starting from the taint?

(Sorry, couldn't help it!)

For years the lumber guys have been calling (and advertising) wood "a two by four" that really measures 1+1/2 by 3+1/2...

Ever check the weight on the can of a "Pint" of Guinness