1. 'Root Of The Problem'
Tooth care should be a part of one's routine a minimum of twice daily. This ad aims to get children to believe that good dental hygiene is very important. As with all of the advertisements that we are about to see, it misses the mark just a little tad.
Either this tooth has not been cleaned in a while, or it has something under that leaf that needs to be hidden. Moreover, who would want their children to go anywhere near this extremely affectionate, non-gender-neutral tooth?
2. 'The Rump Has The Most Meat'
Advertisements that are directed towards children usually include an animal or an animation of some kind. They are used to help soften otherwise tough topics.
This ad is horrifying. It is a great poster for how to get Mad Cow disease and turn people vegan. What it is not great for is selling beef.
3. 'Fly Me To The Moon'
This may be a four-point circular puzzle with one thousand pieces but it most certainly appears as though this company is advertising for the wrong rock.
One would hope that everyone over the ages of two to four years old should be able to tell the difference between the rock we live on and the one we see in the night sky. Perhaps what they meant was "view from The Earth".
4. 'Just Hanging Around'
Prior to this sign being hung up, it would have appeared as though this woman was floating up on cloud 9 with the thought of using the new Samsung S9...
Subsequent to being raised, this ad perfectly depicted the thoughts of iPhone users the world over, if they were to have to switch to an Android device.
5. 'Bright Idea'
Graduating is an exciting time in life. After many long years and countless hours of classes finally, the light at the end of the tunnel has been reached. The future of this graduate, however, does not look so bright.
Walking down the middle of the train tracks in heels is not the brightest decision she could have made. She is going to destroy those heels. And yeah maybe walking towards a train is a bad idea as well. Perhaps someone standing on a cliffside and gazing out towards their future would have been the better option.
6. 'One France And Two Italys Please'
Some restaurants use big signs on the street to attract customers while some use word of mouth or social media. This restaurant went with window marketing that displayed the types of food they sold.
There are so many things wrong with this restaurant's sign. The typo in 'Salat' is completely acceptable compared to the abomination that is the third picture. Aside from the obvious, there are smiling women enjoying the other three types of food while a laughing child is meant to entice patrons into enjoying that selection.
7. 'Parenting 101'
"Tired of drinking alone while looking after the kids because the little ones just cannot be trusted with the nice wine glasses? Every parent's dream is to be able to share a bottle of wine with their young children however, due to the lack of unbreakable wine glasses in the past, so many dreams have been left undreamt."
"Some dreams do come true. There is no more drinking alone when the urge to have a glass of wine creeps in. Grab that unbreakable glass and pour little Suzie a glass as well."
8. 'Feetness'
The most recent generation of fitness instructors and gym junkies have been doing their bests in order to change the age-old stereotype that all fitness freaks are nothing but meatheads.
...and then these guys came along and brought the movement back a few years. The dumbbell in the name is a nice touch but maybe it's time to get someone to help with bigger words.
9. 'Dreaming of Better Times'
The failure of some businesses' marketing attempts, like this next one, just speak for themselves.
Clearly, whoever designed this one was not thinking ahead when they dreamt it up.
10. 'Traumatized Yet?'
Going to the doctor is not every child's favourite thing to do. A large majority of kids are scared enough as it is when they need to get vaccinated but just in case they were not terrified enough, Brazil introduced this vaccine mascot to ensure that children right across the country would be sleepless for years to come.
He is either 'Contraceptive Man' or a member of 'The Klan'. Either way, this mascot is just flat-out creepy. That individual should not be let anywhere near children. And the women in the top picture just look too happy, considering how miserable that child looks.
11. 'All aboard'
Public transit has become more conveniently widespread over the years. Just like Forrest Gump's shoes, buses now run routes that can take someone just about anywhere...
This phantom bus is not even dropping anyone off. The driver is just staring at this father and son from a distance. Is it the Knight Bus from Harry Potter or maybe Jean Claude Van Damme is about to show up in his Time Cop uniform to save the day.
12. 'Today's Special'
"With ample space, this wardrobe is great for any and all needs. Proven to be large enough to store any excess spouses that someone may need to pack away for a while. Hurry on down to the local prison to meet the seller. Wardrobe comes as is. Price not negotiable."
The placement of this ad could not have been in a worse place. Good luck to the real seller of the wardrobe, something tells me it is going to be quite difficult to unload.
13. 'Anyone got some Alcogel?'
This ad was put up in a hospital during the spring of 2020. The hospital featured was attempting to inject the message of unity and strength into the local community.
No gloves. No Social Distancing. What do these people think they are doing? The picture featured in the ad is more than enough to make someone from the Covid era cringe.
14. 'Exhausted'
It is not as though the bus's exhaust pipe was not there prior to this advertisement being put up. Surely someone must have seen what this was going to look like and decided against speaking up. We do the job we are paid to do I suppose. No questions asked.
As he should, this man looks to be very proud of himself...for graduating from university.
15. 'First Step'
It is a common occurrence for an individual to be unhappy with themselves sometimes but very rarely will they admit it. Occasionally, a catalyst arrives that gives us no other choice than to face things head-on.
Thanks to the convenient placing of this ladder the world was given a glimpse in how Sara Lee probably felt about her corporation following the tainted meat scandal of 2001.
16. 'Grab One Today'
While spending time with good friends on a hot summer day there are few things better to cool with, than a nice cold treat. Nestle has been there to provide these treats for us for more than half a century.
Don't these three just seem like the most cheerful trio since Dawson, Joey, and Pacey? Wait a minute, is the blonde guy really holding that ice cream by the chocolate instead of the stick?
17. 'Working Too Hard'
With the right location and the proper use, window advertising could be a very useful tool. This office's ad inadvertently became a commentary on the modern worker.
Plenty of people work themselves to the bone in order to gain the success they crave and then once achieved, find that they did not leave themselves time for anything else. There may as well be a 'For Rent' sign on the right window.
18. 'Time For A Replacement'
Old showerhead not doing the trick anymore? Did it finally give in and crack under pressure? If showering has become as neck-breaking as this, it may be time to look into getting a replacement.
Craning one's neck like this while showering may be okay for Bernie Lomax but this most certainly is not a weekend at old Bernie's beach house. Seriously, who smiles while looking up into running water?
19. 'Sashimi Anyone?'
For some people, dating could be a very stressful experience. Meeting someone new and not quite knowing what to expect can cause a great deal of anxiety.
I don't think this is quite what this woman had in mind when she was invited on a date for a massage and some sushi. It's no human centipede but a human sushi roll does not sound like a whole lot of fun either.
20. 'No Pressure'
After a tough day who would not want a nice relaxing massage? With this new portable neck massager, it is now possible to keep the stress away all day no matter where we are.
The pressure to the neck is applied through the amount of weight which one derives from the new counterweight sling technology. As we can see, it works anywhere. There is even a car adaptor for the times that we don't need the use of our arms for driving.
21. 'Mr. Fix It'
Finally, the sequel to the 1996 Michael Keaton comedy 'Multiplicity' is getting a reboot...Rory Anders was just the average run-of-the-mill guy until one day when he finally had had enough of everyone pestering him to help fix things around their houses.
Not wanting to let anyone down, Rory went searching for the man who helped his cousin Doug 20 years earlier. After discovering Dr. Leeds' whereabouts, Rory had himself clone multiple times. Five years later in the year 2021, Rory has six clones, a construction business, and doesn't know which one of himself is the real Rory anymore.
22. 'Weekend Special'
Depending on one's needs almost everything can be found on sale these days. Now, with little effort and only $45, a brand new anxiety disorder can be achieved.
If the customer was not anxious enough as it is, now they also have to find the other door to the building if they want the discount on that disorder they were after.
23. 'Number One'
Born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area, Robert Greenberg now finds himself as a Vampire, feeding off the paychecks of unsuspecting, would-be luxury homeowners right across Southern Ontario.
Sucking wallets dry since 1967, luxury real estate agent, Robert Greenberg has been cursed to live this life for as long as it takes the Toronto Maple Leafs to win the Stanley Cup.
24. 'Blocked!'
Family game night has quickly become a thing of the past. It used to be a wonderful time for families to gather and play board games and other inclusive games. Some games have been around for decades while others do not survive the test of time. Even the classics like Connect 4 has attempted to evolve over the years.
The block chip was indeed a great addition when it was introduced to the old classic. Too bad for the red chip in the picture that he did not seem to understand how it works.
25. 'A Bit Off Target'
Constantly being in the headlines in recent years, school shootings have become too frequent of an occurrence. Gun control is an issue that has been a hot topic for many years and when a tragedy does strike, it is everyone's responsibility to ensure that those affected have as strong of a support team as possible.
No, this is not the 'Gun Show' that Hulk Hogan was inviting us all to in the 80s. At least while reading this tragic story readers are able to find out where to arm themselves against this happening to them in the future.
26. 'Say What?'
No matter how we look at this one it just does not make a whole lot of sense. Why don't they want us to be happy? If they are not happy until we are not happy then they are either terrible business people or they have some trick up their sleeves. Ultimately everyone leaves unhappy.
They are not able to succeed in their goals because if they do and we are happy then they will not be happy any longer and how dare they put that on us. Only a divorce lawyer comes to mind as someone who would only be happy when their clients are not happy.
27. "Yeah...And So Oily"
This woman may be stuck in the Phantom Zone but that won't be enough to spoil her mood. She has found the best face scrub on this side of Krypton.
This is a very unfortunate advertisement for the woman involved. Once the Alfalfa cowlick is spotted it's fairly difficult to see that towel again.
28. 'Up In Flames'
This page in the West Australian News tells the heroic story of an unfortunate event while also displaying an unfortunate advertisement about a carefree man. This is another example of a newspaper editor who either has a sick sense of humour or is just bad at their job.
Anyone else out there also wondering if the part of the debris that these heroic firefighters were dodging happened to be the baby that was thrown to safety? Or perhaps it was Jack who started the fire. He seems pretty keen on cremation.
29. 'A Fine Looking Stache'
"The year was 2013. It was just past 5 am, Anna and Lars were locking up at the bar when the ground began to shake beneath their feet. Upon running outside they were shocked to find that the peaceful city they had grown up in, was no more."
"A cohort of giant identical-looking men wearing an assortment of interesting hats started appearing all over the greater Stockholm and Göteborg areas in recent days. It is widely believed that they are strictly here to observe but out of precaution, 'David's Slingshots & More' has doubled production."
30. 'Latte Anyone?'
Promotional advertising on motor vehicles has become more of a trend over recent years. It is a great way to get the image of a business all over the city on a daily basis. Most of the time the ads are in place to spread positive messages about the businesses...
It was clearly a mistake on their part, but local cafes everywhere were probably quite pleased to see this giant coffee chain doing its part to support local businesses.
31. 'No Thanks'
One of the unwritten rules of marketing is that any ad that falsely depicts a product is a big advertising no-no. It is just so refreshing to see that the people over at Tires Leg are so upfront about their policies.
Their lack of desire to put in any effort parallels the likes of Homer Simpson. On the other door it probably says, 'If I don't do it, somebody else will' or 'Why would we, if we don't have to?'.
32. 'Finally!'
For anyone out there who has not gotten enough of horrible life-threatening viruses and was hoping for something else to come along, do not worry. IT'S HERE!
With one of the larger advertisement placement fails out there, Ralphs wants to remind everyone in the Democratic Republic of Congo to get pumped following the declaration by WHO, Ebola is here.
33. 'Safety' First
Whether it be to Disney World or Greece, no matter where one's family vacation ends up being, it is a great way to spend time and reconnect with the family. In a safe place of course.
The word 'safe' sure does make it seem as though the proper authorities should be called. Something seems a little off that the parents' and kids' hair are different colours.
34. 'Taxi!'
Travel agencies and airlines have one big advantage when it comes to advertising, they can take promotion pictures almost anywhere in the world. Anything would have been better than what this one ended up as but this probably could have worked had it been split into two separate ads posted side by side.
One half could have been the woman on her phone liking a photo and the other would have been great as the destination picture. What we ended up with was a drunken pirate missing her eye-patch and hailing a cab.
35. 'Multi-Chambered'
"Having trouble getting to those hard-to-reach places? Finding it more difficult to get right down to it and do what needs to be done? Hoover has finally gotten to the Core of the issue."
When cleaning one's carpet it is important to be thorough sometimes and having a 'washable hepa filter' is great for protection, but what will really blow the competition away is the 'one-touch emptying' system.
36. 'Just One Bite'
The use of Disney characters in marketing has, for years, been an excellent way to get children interested in a product. There is just one little problem with this next promotion.
I am not too sure how many children are going to want to eat an apple from a bag with Snow White on it. After all, the last apple she ate nearly killed her.
37. 'Or Maybe Not'
Thinking outside the box is one thing but not knowing how to play the game is a whole other issue.
Not only did 'X' already win the game in the bottom row, but they also out number their opponent seven moves to three. There are chimpanzees that understand this game better than these guys.
38. 'Wide-eyed'
Here is another of the less fortunate motor-vehicle ads. I wonder what this model's reaction was when she saw the windows open on a bus with her picture on it for the first time.
These 'We Care' operators do their best to keep an eye on all their patients' needs. With peripherals like these, no one will be able to slide past Denise unnoticed.
39. 'Hoo's Behind Me?'
At the turn of the last century, there was an accident at the labs next to the Just Fit studio that would change the course of a young woman's life forever.
On a stormy night when Charlene was locking up the lab when she was attacked by a radioactive owl. Long story short, by day she is now the world's best yoga teacher, and by night she is scaring the heck out of children everywhere.
40. 'Get The Point?'
This one is not exactly an advertisement but it is a fantastic placement of articles. In today's world, finding a bag of needles on the side of the street could mean that a bag of vaccines may have 'fallen off the truck' and what a lucky group of locals that would have been. The truth of the article is a little different.
The lucky locals were various lottery winners across Australia and the needles were sadly not vaccines but they were found down on Safety Road.