This is a personal, non-sponsored post by a member of BuzzFeed's ad content team.Buzz·Posted on Apr 4, 20139 Heartbreaking Facts About The Brands You LoveThat plucky li'l mom-n'-pop brand you'd buy through thick and thin because it's the RIGHT THING TO DO? Sorry, but not so much.by Dee RobertsonBuzzFeed Creative Video ProducerLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail You know how buying your favorite brands makes you really happy? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And supporting them makes you feel like an awesome and socially conscious person? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Because they are small and independent and need your help to survive? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Bad news. View this video on YouTube Yeah. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF The video is based on this very heartbreaking post. Click through for even MORE disappointment. buzzfeed.com