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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.

#61 I Could Tell Right Off The Bat It Was AI. Then I Saw Her Eyes

A screenshot of a strange dating app promotion featuring a blonde woman as an example of cursed ads.
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#62 I’m Fine With People Doing Whatever They Want. But People Making Cringe Like This? Disgusting

Online ad showing a woman wearing a helmet along with a meme about obamas last name.
3points

#63 What In The World Is This

Digital ad displaying a weird concept of an arm with a battery compartment inserted.
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3points

#64 Everytime I See This Face. Everytime. I Want To Do Unholy Things

Screenshot of an online video ad showing a man standing next to an electric meter.
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#65 I Didn't See Anyone Else Do An Update...so Don't Mind If I Do. No But In All Seriousness It's Really Sad To See This Mural Be Replaced By An Ad

A comparison of artistic street art mural replaced by a corporate billboard ad reading The New Normal.
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3points

#66 A Popular Beach, Juhu Beach In Mumbai Now Comes With Advertisement Disrupting The Views

An intrusive floating billboard ad boat on the ocean water near a crowded public beach at sunset.
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#67 False Color Blindness Test. I Love Spray Painted Strawberry Ads (No)

A strange clickbait ad showing a hand holding a blue-skinned strawberry with a bite taken out of it.
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#68 I Hate When My Pillow Does That

A weird pillow ad illustration featuring a creepy smiling face playing a tiny trumpet over a sleeping woman.
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#69 He Really Looks Like He's Enjoying It

A weird stock photo advertisement showing a woman kicking an attacker in the face to repel gangsters.
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#70 Getting Ready For Spooky Season

A bizarre 3D animation screenshot of Scary Teacher vs Siren Head from a cursed video ad online.
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#71 What The Hell Is This

An online ad featuring the Eye of Providence symbol inviting users to join the Illuminati, an example of cursed ads.
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#72 No…. Just…. No…

A misleading ad showing someone spraying WD-40 directly into a car fuel tank, an example of cursed ads.
2points

#73 Slop

An educational app ad featuring a cartoon girl writing on a tablet included in a list of cursed ads.
2points
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