50 Weird, Tacky, And Tasteless Examples Of How People With No Taste Executed Their Ideas Perfectly (New Pics)
Purpose and function are just a couple of words that cross our minds when we think about design. After all, professionals put in mountains of effort to create something clever, timeless, visually pleasing, and convenient for the user. So it feels almost like a given that they have good taste too, right? Well, apparently not! And there’s a whole online community dedicated to proving it.
Let us introduce you to the 'Awful Taste But Great Execution' (ATBGE) subreddit where a whopping 1.7 million members share overwhelmingly gaudy, tacky, and tasteless examples of product design that are, surprisingly, produced in the best possible way. "Work done so well, you won't know whether to love it or hate it," the moderators explain in the description. After diving into their feed, we totally see why.
We at Bored Panda have scoured the community and gathered some of the most painfully hilarious examples to share with you all. So continue scrolling and get ready to applaud the craftsmanship these designers demonstrated while poking fun at their complete lack of sense for aesthetics. Then upvote your favorite entries and let us know what you think of them in the comments!
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I Think Thats Cool?
It looks a bit odd though, me being the person who suffered trauma of a bug climbing into my ear
Load More Replies...I live at the beach - I think our tourists would go crazy for this!
A Handheld Side-View Mirror
Rather cool. The only problem would be trying to adjust the angle of the mirror. Just don't see how that's possible with this setup.
You just have to adjust the world according to you viewpoint. It's done politically all over the world and should work in traffic as well
Load More Replies...I seen some made like this out of chrome parts I got to tell you it was awsome looking.
Why oh why does there have to be a Tennessee vols sticker on the window?
What's The Matter Babe, You Haven't Touched Your Shrekfast
You say awful taste, but it actually looks like a delicious breakfast.
Ever since it was created in 2016, the 'Awful Taste But Great Execution' subreddit has been steadily growing and gaining a strong foothold on the platform. Dozens of thousands of users always seem to be on the lookout for the strangest, tasteless, and most ridiculous products and designs to share with fellow members of the community. But while the concept of these objects may be tacky, there’s no denying that the creation is nothing but tactful.
Previously, the ATBGE moderator team was kind enough to tell us a bit more about their community. A representative of this online group explained that the page was created as a spin-off of another subreddit called 'S***ty Car Mods'. After the community rejected the posts suggested by ATBGE, the moderator decided to create a whole new subreddit for the cause. And they never looked back.
This Garage-Door-Style Kitchen Window
That’s amazing, you can really enjoy the view, and hopefully not all the bugs.
Lol. In all seriousness, I think it's called a passthrough.
Load More Replies...Brilliant, bonus, if they extended their countertop outside, they could have a bar there, you'd get to interact with your guests while prepping and cooking the food
I think there is small extension outside. Its great for barbeques also doing the prep in the kichen and then using the window to pass all things needed to outside.
Load More Replies...Barbie Foosball Table
I'm looking forward to England vs. USA in women's World Cup! The Lionesses really made a statement in how they won the cup!
Load More Replies...Apparently it was a limited edition item released in 2009 for 10,000 euros. So I retract my statement- I cannot have this gem :( https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2009/aug/10/1
Load More Replies...This Actually Took A Lot Of Talent To Sew
Might not be to everyone's taste... but you at least have to respect the craftsmanship that went into it
When you unlock the final boss as a playable character, but their skin is customisable
Talent!? Walking in a those ankle breaking shoes is a super power
Ok honestly,its ugly, but in a super impressive way and i want it now
"In the beginning, /r/ATBGE focused heavily on automotive-related posts, but we knew doing this would potentially limit our user base. To make /r/ATBGE more appealing to the masses, we opened up the subreddit to include things beyond autos (tattoos, fashion, décor, etc.)," the moderator told Bored Panda, adding that this was the point when the community really started to grow.
"As we grew, moderators were added and subreddit rules were further refined," the representative of the group continued. "Now we are here and things are still looking good. We continue to add new subscribers each day, which is a good thing (considering we all do this for free)."
When we asked the moderator to show us their favorite post from the subreddit, they shared this creepy-looking coin purse. They added that the whole idea of their page is to essentially document all kinds of objects that "display quality craftsmanship in the least elegant way possible."
This Crossover Tattoo
Dark Teletubbie painting by artist Oswald Cromheecke SVERRE-osw...bce399.jpg
Scorpion Hair
I Feel Like This Genuinely Belongs Here
Cool i guess but Rick is based off of Doc Brown from Back to the Future. Only a time traveling testicle monster would make this mistake.
A lot if this stuff ( in my opinion ) is actually really cool and genius and isn’t that tasteless ( again, in my opinion ) .
Living in this modern world, we humans have gotten used to well-thought-out things. From shopping online to wandering around crowded isles, we encounter heaps of products and constantly uncover original ideas that we haven’t seen before. We assume they will make our lives easier and solve problems we may not even realize we had before. After all, think of how many companies invested their time, effort, and resources to bring these objects into our lives.
But all it takes is one brief scroll past the ground-breaking innovative solutions for things to take an odd turn. Suddenly, you find a whole other world of bizarre and plain bad concepts that immediately bend your limits of imagination. As you probably already noticed while scrolling through this list, even the most creative ideas are sometimes unworthy of implementation.
Genuinely Impressed By The Dedication.
Everyone always asks where's Waldo? but no one ever asks how's Waldo?
Load More Replies...I must be the only person in 'Merca who has never seen this show...but now, I don't need to.
start in order. its been at least 20 years since the show has been consistently funny.
Load More Replies...Found him. Next to Barts left eye... Making me play wheres waldo with some guys back fat at 3am. This is what the internet was made for.
Load More Replies...But Why Though
This would be a brilliant Halloween decoration for any dentist.
I like it. Can you imagine an HOA president seeing these, having a hissy fit, then they disappear, only to reappear on front of their house!
I would so sneak around the neighborhood placing these everywhere.
Load More Replies...Good way to keep kids out of your garden, just quietly start the rumor that little Timmy wandered in one day and never came out. Smear some fake blood on a couple to really sell it.
Chicken Lamp. It’s Hideous But I Want It
But this begs the question: when it comes to design, what can we determine as a "good" idea and a "bad" one? According to a blog post on ProductPlan, the definition of product design is the process of imagining, creating, and iterating objects that solve users’ problems and address specific needs in a given market. "The key to successful product design is understanding the end-user customer, the person for whom the product is being created. Product designers attempt to solve real problems for real people by using empathy and knowledge of their prospective customers’ habits, behaviors, frustrations, needs, and wants," they explained.
"Ideally, a product's design execution is so flawless that no one notices; users can intuitively use the product as needed because product design understood their needs and anticipated their usage."
I Feel Like I Can Smell The Chlorine While Sleeping
If you can smell chlorine it’s peoples pee reacting with the chlorine to make that smell
It's not just pee but sweat and whatever body lotions/moisturisers you have on that also react with the chlorine to make it smell more harsh. But I do agree with you that pee is the most disgusting so certainly the most memorable of the 3 lol
Load More Replies...I just know that dumb a**e me will just take a “walk” through the pool at 3 am. I can feel it in my bones
Airbnb Rental In Spain
I genuinely loved this. How did you make me feel this way??
Load More Replies...It was on the world's most extraordinary homes season 2 episode 5 "Spain" ...it was on Netflix not sure if it still is however
Load More Replies...Sharkberries?!
I love it but the white one is not ripe (unless it’s a different breed) and where do you get black strawberries
White strawberries actually exist but black ones are a hoax.
Load More Replies...More often than not, however, coming up with innovative and decent solutions is far from an easy task. Even if you believe in your idea to your very core, you can’t predict what kind of results the end product will bring. But as Mike Doell, an industrial designer and president of the Toronto-based studio Ross + Doell Inc, told us in a previous interview, "bad" design is a relative term that often leads to never-ending conversations.
The Cup Noodles Phone Charger
Poo(L) Thermometer
Mural In A Fish & Chips Place
He likes fish sdicks. He's a gay fish. Its from a South park episode making fun of Kanye not being able to take a joke.
Load More Replies...According to him, there are several explanations for why blunders occur in the product design world. "A few reasons are low budgets, inexperience, super tight deadlines, and risk intolerance. This often leads to copying a successful product without fully understanding it or the thought process involved," he explained to Bored Panda. Moreover, when designers leave out or alter features and details, it can "adversely affect the product if you don't fully understand what you are copying."
This Was Shared By One Of The Brands On The Cake
Glad I'm not the only one who saw a vagina...
Load More Replies...This was a wedding trend based off the earlier trend of a “grooms cake”. Basically the grooms cake was supposed to be a “masculine” or funny/irreverent smaller cake that portrays the grooms personality since it’s somehow a given that the main cake reflects the bride’s tastes (?? Ppl are weird). And then there was this trend were the grooms cake was actually on the backside of the wedding cake or, like this, “hidden” and peeking through somewhere. I know I started seeing it about 10 years ago in cake decorating/wedding shows; I guess it’s still a thing.
To you, perhaps. But, to each their own. Don't judge.
Load More Replies...I Mean, Why?
*Look mommy, the kitten is petting itself...!*
Load More Replies...Now, I automatically assumed the massive muscle arm was used for pulling a one-armed bandit, the slot machine at the casino. You naughty people and your comments and now I'm not sure what to think!
Instead of the normal "招财" which means "attracting wealth" this cat's sign reads "劫财" which is "robbing wealth"
My friend and I give each other all kinds of odd lucky cats on random occasions... I need to know where I can buy this
Heart Cake
Hmm not for me but maybe if you done a frosen blood version for a zoo tiger or pet tigers bday
Is probably put strawberries jam on top and maybe some of those shark berries 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Load More Replies...it would be real concerning if your heart was dry.... sooooooo.....
Load More Replies...The industrial designer pointed out that when we encounter a gadget we immediately deem bizarre, it is because it was created at the wrong place and wrong time. "May not be appropriate for the target market," he added. What’s more, one of the biggest characteristics that make products look odd is feature creep. In other words, overcomplicated products with excessive features usually make objects uncomfortable to use. "Those responsible for new product development often pile on unnecessary features and visual details thinking they will add value," Doell said.
I’ll Take “Things You’d See In America And No Where Else” For $500
Get your chicken runnin', head out on the highway, lookin for adventure.....
For beer can chicken, which is genuinely delicious. But yeah, definitely American
Maybe, but we get European tourists over here all the time who rent Harleys and drive the blues highways to eat BBQ.
This Is Very Well Done But It Also Makes Me Queasy
As am I. That's what brought me to the comments, lol.
Load More Replies...This Epoxy "Bad Guy Table"
I'm impressed by how clear they got the epoxy, those bubbles are hell to get out.
For those who want that criminal aesthetic without the hassle of actually becoming a criminal.
It would be maddening. No one likes messy tables, and this one is messy 24/7
Coming up with timeless design ideas is a tricky subject that requires years of research, experience, and a good understanding of the end user’s mind. Thankfully, for those trying to navigate the rocky waters of design, Doell had some advice to share. "Do not forget the user. Not just the end user, but also the person that assembles, repairs, sells, etc."
Moreover, if you feel like almost everything worthwhile has already been carried out, don’t feel discouraged. There are still opportunities to find a new niche to show off your genius ideas and talent. And remember that your inventions don’t have to be brand new. The industrial designer Doell explained that creators can take a specific item and make it better. "You do not have to be first," he added. "[But] take the time to understand the task, it is never as simple as you think it is."
Have A Seat
Lots Of Storage Room
If you keep chocolate in your pockets, it will melt :(
Load More Replies...This has obviously been designed for a man tho right, we women would never be allowed 2 pockets let alone this heaven of a top 😂
Women would get the pockets, but none of them would be more than a centimeter and a half deep.
Load More Replies...This Bulldozer Shaped Building.
To be fair, at current housing prices, would any of us turn it down if it meant getting a HOUSE?
Depends of the price of it, I mean I’m not paying any higher because I’m living in a bulldozer
Load More Replies...I remember when they built that. The big problem was finding big enough rocks so the finally had to make a mound and put the rocks on top. Turlock California
I love the creativity. No question what type of equipment UNITED EQUIPMENT deals with.
Love Me Some Human Flesh With My Cheese
I love it. Spooky charcuterie boards are a pretty popular, commonplace thing.
Totally agree. It's not as gruesome as some that I've seen (which is a plus when it comes to food). Perfect for a Halloween party.
Load More Replies...When You Ask Your Boyfriend To Buy New Silverware
You'd either always know where your wrenches are, or you'd always be losing your cutlery.
Do they come in more than one wrench size? Seems a little useless if they are so limited that they can only adjust one nut
I can't decide if this is brilliant or a f*****g terrible idea or both.
This Looks Fun
Sorry to ruin it for you folks, it's not a bouncy castle in the shape of a church, just an inflatable chapel, specifically for conducting weddings and other church functions in out of the way places. It's inflatable tent technology taken to the extreme.
Piranha Plant Cake
Denture Funeral Flowers
This is actually perfect for one of those grandparents that likes taking out their false teeth to scare the kids.
That's what I was thinking--with the right story, it could be heartwarming. We just don't know!
Load More Replies...Chernobyl-Themed Snow Globe
Actually, it does glow in the dark after exposure to UV light
Load More Replies...I was seven at that time. We weren't allowed to play on the grass or the big "sandbox" in school, the sand got exchanged everywhere. We had to go inside as soon as it rained and weren't allowed to pick mushrooms for years to come. And I don't even live in the Ukraine. And now Russia is shooting rockets close to nuclear reactors again. Good times...
Even worse, they've literally mined the Zaporizhzhia NPP reactors and major-general Valery Vasilyev, who commands the place at the moment warned: "This will be either Russian land or scorched earth". And I live right next door in Romania and Chernobyl most likely killed my grandfather, because shortly after it happened but before the rest of the world found out about it he was caught in a rain shower that left dark stains on his jacket and he could feel "a metallic taste" in his mouth. He died from lung cancer 10 years almost to the day later.
Load More Replies...Kinda innapropriate but then again I have seen a lot of 9/11 themed equally innapropriate 'memorabilia.'
Really!? That probably deserves to be on this list aswell so!
Load More Replies...I look at the original post and it’s from a Ukrainian Etsy seller. She has a good sense of humor and I hope she’s ok.
$1.2 Million For A House That Looks Like A Reptile Exhibit
Plus they secretly control all the world's banks so they can afford it.
Load More Replies...I think I've seen this house before. It's an "earthship" eco house, where all the plants and the house itself are part of a self sustaining system that recycles water used by the house as well as regulating its own microclimate year round so it maintains a constant comfortable temp. Many of the plants are fruit bearing or otherwise edible too. It literally is living inside a terrarium.
The only hipsters that could afford a place like this are the ones that rip you off with their crappy burger bar / microbrew restaurants, charging you more than $20 for a grass fed burger and another $15 for their crappy home brew IPA.
Load More Replies...Cake, Anyone?
Indeed. It's by Scott Hove, it's sculpture, not cake. Much of his work looks like cake/teeth. scott-hove...19d843.jpg
okay but without the teeth those shoes would be cool as f**k
Mirror Dimension Kitchen
Wanda best not be climbing outta those anytime soon
Load More Replies...I've got a headache just looking at a picture, I would explode if I were to actually be there.
My therapist: So you say your anxiety has gotten worse since you moved into this new apartment?
Load More Replies...Every spot and spatter is going to be repeated ad infinitum, and you get to figure out which mess is the original before you can clean it up...
Load More Replies...This Truck, Check Out The Windshield Wipers!
It isn't, but it totally looks like the truck from The Highwayman! Y'know, that one season show starring Flash Gordon himself, Sam J. Jones and featuring a truck that, get this, turns into a helicopter! No really, the show is classic "hero with a vehicle" show from the 80's, like Knight Rider meets Airwolf, with a little Mad Max thrown in for spice. It was terribly good, emphasis on the "terrible".
Well, famous he may have been. I just don't like his designs. And this truck is a case in point.
Load More Replies...Apparently, It Can Also Swivel.
Ah yes, the denim furniture trend of the early 00s. We had 2 denim couches! Surprisingly comfy (and VERY expensive for the time may I add!)
This was a revival of the original denim furniture trend of the 1970s.
Load More Replies...Diamond Knuckles
also hey you could probobly bring them through airport security
I guaranty the first time you punch someone (or something) and they go flying out of the setting.
Bird And Human Hands Hybrid
I would not resist sitting in one of the hands. I would just have to.
What also has hands an a bird? Imagine Dragons Smoke + Mirrors cover!
This Couch Has Fat Rolls
I was actually getting ready to mention that it's probably super comfy
Load More Replies...The Headquarters Of Mussolini's Italian Fascist Party (1934)
no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no,
🎵Oh mamma Mia mamma Mia mamma Mia let me go🎵... This is what I thought 😅
Load More Replies...Replace "SI" with "MAGA" and paint the face orange: Would look about right.
This wasn't the headquarters of the Party, this is the Palazzo Braschi and it became the Department of the Interior. The Si Si Si background and face were a temporary billboard erected in 1934 for an election, it wasn't a permanent fixture.
Louis Vuitton Fire Extinguishers
These wouldn't pass inspection in the UK or EU as they don't meet the requirements of being red and having a coloured label to distinguish what the content is and thus what type of fire they can fight.
Even if they were stunningly beautiful, fire extinguishers need to look like fire extinguishers. If there's a fire, you don't have time to look around at all the decorative objects to see which one is the fire extinguisher.
Load More Replies...Here's a fact about Louis Vuitton products. When the company first formed in the mid-19th century, they produced luxury luggage exclusively. The interlocking LV logo design was originally intended as an anti-counterfeiting measure because it was next to impossible to replicate. It also made identifying your luggage on the train far easier. Today, because of the massive fast fashion industry, only 1% of all globally produced "Louis Vuitton" merchandise is authentic. The other 99% of what you see out in the world bearing the LV logo is not authentic because of how much easier it is to make copies of old originals.
Wait, so you mean the people I see on the bus are not wearing original Louis bags, belts, and shoes? Jk
Load More Replies...Biblically Accurate Fidget Spinner
How is it biblical? I don't know if any 3 eyed anything in the Bible. But I could be wrong as there are a whole lot of scriptures I probably haven't read.
The bible has an entire hierachy of angelic beings. The Ophanim, the highest in the angelic hierachy, are among the most odd and described in the book of Ezekiel as interlocking gold wheels covered in multiple eyes. They were tasked with guarding the throne of God.
Load More Replies...For those asking, there are four types of angels mentioned in the Bible. Cherubim, Malakim, Seraphim and Ophanim. Ophanim looks like interlocking gold wheels with multiple eyes.
This Toilet At A Hotel
Rake And Shovel Table Set
Depending where this set us used I think it could be nice and fun. However I am not sure if it is nice to sit on the shovel. :S
It was 110°F (43°C) here today...I'd pass on any metal chair.
Load More Replies...They are rakes AND pitchforks. Rakes on the back and shovels for the seat
Load More Replies...The Olive Bowl Acts As A Pop Socket!!
It would make me hungry every time I look at it (not to mention it wouldn’t fit in a pocket
If anyone knows where I can buy this that'd be great; it looks super cool!
Lol i didnt get it . I was blanking and didnt know what a popsocket was for seconds. Then i remembered. Yeah its a phone case lol
Last *suffer
This is what judgement day looks like. I shall not elaborate further.
Think of all the bacteria and stuck saliva behind that grill... grill wearers must have some honking breath!
Bunny Chair
This looks like something that comes alive at night and commits unspeakable horrors
"Well, that's no ordinary rabbit. That's the most foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent you ever set eyes on!"
I WANT THIS!!!! as long as they aren't actually like taxidermied and only toy stuffed animals.
Nose
Gucci Baby Bed I Saw For Sale
Not only is it hideous, it looks very unsafe. The slats should be closer together and the padded back is a suffocation hazard
Wait till the little gremlin takes its diaper off in the middle of the night and smears s**t all over it.... 🙄
Especially The Curved Exhaust
It reads "race" fabrication, but since when do people put giant subwoofers, vanity lights, and an unnecessarily heavy exhaust in a race car?
Pizza Hut/Chuckie/Tmnt/Garfield Deck
Boot Mirror At A Hostel In New Orleans
I bet this was made from boots that were left behind (... after the Rapture).
I Feel Sorry For The Porsche
And yet, I'm just curious about why you picked nickelodeon colours.
Moss Sandals... Not Every Small Business Needs To Exist
This Friends Themed House
Amazing idea, executed awfully. Like really badly. A shame to the franchise.
Have A Seat On A Saguaro (Chair)
Pretty sure the pricks aren't real pricks, probably yarn or something like it
But Why?
This Table Haunts My Nightmares
I was thinking Miley Cyrus when she was in her twerking, Wrecking Ball phase.
Load More Replies...I Wanna Bleach My Eyes After Seeing This But They Went All Out Ngl
It's practical since most of them NEVER go offroad.
Load More Replies...This Rug Found In R/Punchneedle (No Offense Op)
Mmmmmm Yummy
Hmm. In Scandinavia, a dried and smoked sheep leg is called "mutton fiddle". (fårfiol or "felalår" ).
these went from understandable and kind of cool to downright unlikeable
...wood Floors?
Princess Diana Cabinet
It's not even a nice portrait. Good project for stripping and refinishing, however! (Or, hopefully, just erasing that paint)
Load More Replies...Saw This In Another Sub
Lidl brought out trainers and hoodies in their colours and logos etc, they were really popular here in the UK.
Same here in Finland. The Lidl trainers especially sold out really fast the first time around
Load More Replies...Saw This In My Neighborhood, Thought It Fit Here
Wow. Blows my mind how devoted some of them were(and still are) to Orange Man.
Much Too accurate for a guy who doesn't take the truth too seriously
This Tattoo
Jaundiced eyes and black tongue indicate accute liver failure and poor oral hygene.
To me, they look like stoner eyes. But the black that looks like it is oozing from his mouth is very problematic.
Load More Replies...Why would you want this on your body. Why would this bring you any joy???
I honestly cannot tell if this person appreciates or despises Elon Musk, given that the tattoo looks evil!!
I mean, it's a very well done tattoo but the subject matter is .... idek
Flip Phone Nails
This Donald Trump Buddha
This sculpture is a bit more like the real Trump trump-lump...d5326c.jpg
Alt title: 50 things the author thinks is Weird, Tacky, And Tasteless that the commenters think are awesome.
I haven't found a single one that I think is tasteless..... lol. Creative people think outside of the box. If you can't appreciate then I think you're tasteless.
Okay... I missed the Mussolini one. There's a few exceptions.... but 90% are pretty cool
Load More Replies...While they might not be My style are still cool I don't think they deserve to be called tackey
I think you're tasteless and have no creativity. These are mostly great and fun ideas, but not mainstream enough for smooth brains.
Alt title: 50 things the author thinks is Weird, Tacky, And Tasteless that the commenters think are awesome.
I haven't found a single one that I think is tasteless..... lol. Creative people think outside of the box. If you can't appreciate then I think you're tasteless.
Okay... I missed the Mussolini one. There's a few exceptions.... but 90% are pretty cool
Load More Replies...While they might not be My style are still cool I don't think they deserve to be called tackey
I think you're tasteless and have no creativity. These are mostly great and fun ideas, but not mainstream enough for smooth brains.
