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73 Ads That Are So Cursed They Prove Some People Should Keep Their Ideas To Themselves
Funny,FailsNOV 14, 2026

73 Ads That Are So Cursed They Prove Some People Should Keep Their Ideas To Themselves

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We often underestimate the magic of good marketing. A well-made ad can convince us to buy something in seconds, while an equally bad ad can dissuade us just as quickly. Entire departments at corporations try to solve the mystery of why we buy things every day, and while some succeed in cracking the case open, others come out with duds that become infamous for how terrible they are.
Bored Panda has collected some of the worst advertisements in existence: from weird wording choices and cursed images to unfortunate placements and just general what-the-hell vibes. A marketing intern should know that these are examples of what not to do if you want people to buy your product, but somehow, these terrible ads still got a green light.

#41 What The Hell Nickelodeon?

An ad for a video showing cartoon dogs in an inappropriate relationship, representing cursed ads.
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#42 Oh Jeez I Wonder What They Are

Cursed ads quiz asking to name the game console from a controller photo with obvious logos.
3points

#43 Everyday... We Stray Further From God

Cursed ads animation featuring blocky cartoon characters inspired by I Love It video.
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#44 Bro What The F**k Is This Youtube Ad

Cursed ads screenshot showing wolf character leveling up in Nations of Darkness game.
3points

#45 Why Does Every Mobile Ad Universally Agree That Dads Are Worse At Mobile Games Than Moms? Can Someone Explain This Trope?

Cursed ads meme comparing stick figure mobile game levels of Mom vs Dad.
3points

#46 You Can’t Really Top This

A bizarre game advertisement featuring Jerry the mouse, a scary cat face, and dancing pallbearers, representing cursed ads.
3points

#47 Among Us Purple Man Security Guard Imposter Sus Funny

A pixelated game advertisement featuring a character holding a bloody knife alongside another character, representing cursed ads.
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#48 I Don't Even Know Where To Start With This One

An inappropriate mobile game ad showing cartoon women in jumpsuits, serving as an example of cursed ads.
3points

#49 Awh Hell Nah

A strange mobile game advertisement showing evolutionary phases of Huggy Wuggy and Mickey Mouse, representing cursed ads.
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#50 What!?!

Cursed ads presenting an online riddle choice between walking on hot coals, nails, or glass
3points

#51 Saw This

Cursed ads for a character AI chat app featuring an animated girl character
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#52 Does Anyone Actually Fall For C**p Like This??

Cursed ads showing an overly ornate blue and gold jewel-patterned dining table set
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#53 3rd Arm

A woman eating a sleep gummy outdoors, featured as one of many cursed ads.
3points

#54 I F*****g Said No Alice

Cursed ads featuring a drawing of a woman asking users to chat with her on a mobile app
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#55 This AI Girlfriend Ad Is Disturbing Because…

An AI-generated online sponsored ad showing a woman sitting in a dirty bathtub.
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#56 What’s Thiss Tacobell? Multi - Billion Dollar Corporation And You Can’t Afford A Designer??

A Taco Bell hiring poster representing cursed ads placed on a window.
3points

#57 Holy C**p This Is Stupid

An example of cursed ads featuring a baby in a crib holding trading card packs.
3points

#58 I Have No Words That Can Fully Encapsulate How W*f This One Is

Cursed fitness ads displaying an unusual diet plan with lion graphics.
3points

#59 Bruh

A split comic comparison showing life with and without Sudoku featured among cursed ads.
3points

#60 Life Is When You Stop Using Ia For This A*s Content

Cursed illustration showing a man chasing money throughout different stages of life until reaching the end.
3points
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