In 1992’s ‘Jurassic Park’, Jeff Goldblum’s character makes a scathing statement against the park’s owner for not considering the consequences of what they've created. He says, “Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.”
It’s a great line that also foreshadows the disaster about to unfold. However, nothing can prepare you for what you're about to see here, and clearly, the designers of these items didn’t ask themselves this question either.
We can’t fault them for their craftsmanship and skill though, just their lack of judgment for aesthetics. It can be summed up best as the phrase ‘Awful Taste But Great Execution’ (ATBGE) based on the subreddit of the same name. And Bored Panda has collected the most garish but technically flawless things from it for all to see. When you’re ready, check out parts one, two and three as well!
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The subreddit currently has 1.5M members and counting, so it’s clear that people are enjoying the designs in their own special way. It’s hard to look away from some of the stuff, not because it’s great looking or anything. It’s more like watching a car crash—horrific but enthralling at the same time.
The wreck of ideas and lack of taste makes us wonder what was going through the minds of the creators as they realized their ideas from start to finish. But we’ll never know for sure where they draw their inspiration from. The only thing that’s certain is that they have the skills to pull off their works.
This Day Of The Dead Costume
This “Up Cycled” Bathtub
I don't hate it. Just needs some drainage holes in the seat and a pillow
It can take some time to learn a craft and become the master of it, but it’s rewarding in the end. In his book, The Story of Philosophy, writer and philosopher Will Durant wrote, "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit."
He probably never envisioned seeing every type of clothing imaginable rendered in denim and awkwardly renamed with the prefix from ‘jeans’. Now we have all kinds of fashion atrocities and things that should not be, with names such as jandals, joots or a jong (the last one is best left to the imagination).
But the creators here have practiced enough and, although questionable in taste, we can look at their work in a different light than what’s immediately in front of us. Either from their need to create within or even being commissioned to build something, they started from almost nothing and made something of it. And like it or not, you are seeing their works online.
Orange County Museum Of Art
This Beard, Oh My God That Beard
Look it's Barbossa! · "For too long I've been parched of a shave and unable to quench it. Too long I've been twiddling to death and haven't died. I feel nothing. Not the wind on my beard nor the spray of the shaving foam."
Great Paint Job, Less Than Tasteful Color Palette
Honestly I like it. And Victorians traditionally have a bright ( though admittedly not neon) color palette. Looks like a fun eccentric artist would live here.
I agree! Aside from the pink, I think it works very nicely!
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I too like ,it why shouldn't you be able to paint your house whatever color you want without a backlash from disagreeable people! To each his own and leave it alone!
I don't know why so many people think bright color = tacky, and drab = tasteful. I want to live in a world of bright cheerful color.
Common in California, especially with Latino, Indian and some Philippine communities. I quite like it, to each their own. Live and let live
Cruise around Portland, Oregon sometime too-- lots of houses are painted up like this
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I like the colors although not keen on the purple base. A deep blue would be better. Victorian homes are supposed to be painted colorfully.
Sure beats all the cookie cutter bland ugly things they slap up today.
Headquarters for scooby and gang, the mystery machine is out back
The poster does not understand colour. This is actually quite sophisticated, bright hues don't default to tasteless.
Wow...thats...thats hard to look at. To each their own and all,it's their house, but wow...thats bright.
you should see my house, my friends say it looks like a fun house or a bouncy house
I'm almost 100% sure this is in Nelson, BC, Canada. There is a list of approved colours one is allowed to paint the exterior of heritage homes and I'm also pretty sure all four of those colours are on the list. I don't think they needed to use that many. Either the purple or orange for both the base and door would've looked better, imo.
I see victorians painted in crazy bright color schemes like this all over Seattle WA Bellingham WA and Eugene OR. I very much like the trend. It shakes things up a bit and brightens my day!😄💜
just missing balloons coming out the chimney to be from the cartoon film 'Up'
I could live with it, until I scrolled down to the magenta bit at the base.
Looks like a day-care to me. Maybe people are tempted to drop off their kids in the morning?
It looks like my colour set of windows in Windows 97, when i wanted to trigger my dad xD
As a first responder, this will be the house found easily at 0200 with blurry eyes and messy hair.
Something must be wrong with me. I'm on #8 and have dug every entry so far.
Ugh, we once had neighbors who decided to paint their house bright apple green with sky-blue trim and a purple porch. It looked radioactive. Maybe these are the same people. They did move, but not before being forced by the buyers of their house to repaint it.
At first I was like "oh hey not bad" then i scrolled down further and "fuchsia????"
This Family Photo. Sure It’s The Kid’s Gonna Be Posting It R/Blunderyears In A Couple Years
This Rat Taxidermied As Gary Oldman's Dracula
It looks like Stuart Little got a part in the school's annual Shakespeare performance.
Salarmy Of The Dead
Hi can I pls have the severed arm on the left? Thx so much making a special dinner tonight UwU
Spine Candles
Honey, Don’t Forget Your Jandals
A Well Executed Monster Truck Dad Joke
Still so much better than a lift kit and truck nuts, or the fiberglass bodykit for a Honda Civic
What Would You Call This Hairstyle? Because I'm At A Loss For Words Rn
Anatomical Tartlets
Now That’s How You Show Off A Tattoo
This Elvira Salt & Pepper Shaker Set
Ok, honestly its so kitschy it's kinda cool. My friend would have totally owned this
Jellyfish Hair
Honestly it doesn't look terrible on her and clearly its supposed to be art, not practical fashion.
Atleast You Will Never Have To Tell Anyone You Are Certifiable...
Found In A House That's For Sale Nearby
This... House?
Reverse Mermaid Tattoo
Far be it from me to question the anatomy of a reverse mermaid, but... whoever the artist is, they do NOT understand human anatomy, because the right leg, knee bent, makes no goddamned sense. There's no way a thigh bone works like that. Does an up-vote mean I hate this and the list is about horrible shite that gets voted as horrible, or do I need to down-vote this to show my dislike for the content???
You Think She Likes Doritos?
Doge
This is in Tirau, Aotearoa New Zealand. The entire street is like this.
I Saw The ATM Posts And I Thought Why Not Share This Gem From Mersin, Turkey
Pregnant, Christian Mermaids. Too Many Questions
Yeah either she should lay eggs like a fish and he fertilize them or he should be the pregnant one like a seahorse.
Moss Chairs For Some Reason
I could see as set dressing for a photo shoot. For every day use, no.
This Rock With A Mouth In It
I Feel This Belongs Here...
These Food Earrings
Probly Wasnt Easy But...
Crystal Basketball Chandelier
A Subtle Conversation Piece
Fine China Envies This Decorative Toilet Bowl
Honestly this was normal for the Victorian era and the Schiphol airport puts bug decals in the toilets to encourage men to aim better anyway
This "Pink Lemonade Lips" I Found On Instagram Makes Me Uncomfortable In A Herpes Kind Of Way
Moldy Fruit Made Out Of Gemstones
Is It Tuesday Yet?
That fish will fall out and look like a muddy blob in less than a year too
Bulbasaur Haircut
The Michael Trinity
This Kitchen In An $8.6m Home In The Atlanta Area
Yup. One Even Has A Filling
Wicker Basket Toilet
Clearly you aren't meant to use it as an actual toilet, but for the life of me I can't figure out what else it's meant to be used for. Except possibly a laundry basket.
This “Litter” Decoration That’s Made For An Aquarium
I Would Just Wear A Hair Net At This Point
This Amazing Bed Frame
Forever Unclean
My Friend Went To A Wedding Where They Had A Guy Handing Out Martini Olives In A Bathtub Full Of Olives
Buff Sugestive Olaf Cake...
Double-Sided Western Boots By Shayne Oliver
This Venus Flytrap Urinal
Cat Pack
Squid Glass 2
Are These Nikes… Or Crocs?
House Boat Car
There was an episode of Top Gear where they made a luxury yacht out of a SsangYong SUV. Ugly and funny!
When You Gotta Drop The Kids Off At Soccer At 6 But Be Part Of Vultron At 7
I Saw The Tree Trunk ATM And I Had To Post The Pride And Glory Of Vienna Austria
I Think They Are Cups?
This Is Being Sold On Fb Marketplace. It’s Masking Tape And Paper....
I See Your Tree ATM And Raise This Pink Elephant ATM
I’ve Been Waiting For This Tuesday All Week. Behold- A Friend Of A Friend’s Tramp Stamp
So Creepy
This Reflected Pair Of Jeans I Found On R/Hmmm
These Adidas Shoes
Where does the hair go when you walk? Does it just drag behind you? Should you wash it? Does it need conditioner? What if someone steps on it while you're walking?
Gucci Upside Down Glasses
This See-Through Stormtrooper Armour I Came Across On R/Starwars
Tick Truck
Does This Strike A Chord With Anyone?
These Wookie Shoes That My Brother Bought
You’ve Heard Of Jorts Now Get Ready For The Jong
Imagine Getting Into A Fight With Someone And They Pull Out This Nightmare
This Chair Sculpted From Wood
Seen In Hudson, Florida
This Is The Future Liberals Want (According To My Uncle)
Im all for love and let love, and try not to judge folks but...But aftwr the deed is done, this dude is dead...someone should warn the poor guy.
It Looks Like So Much Effort Was Put In For Something That Doesn't Look Great
Technically Very Sound Tattoo, But...
But what? Not my style but I don't see anything wrong with it. Actually looks pretty good.
Would Have Given The Creeps During Late Night Fridge Excursions
This
Another Instagram Find...
This Dude With A Cigg Outfit
This Was On The Wall At A Coffee Shop
My Friend Found This In The Park And Set It In Resin. This Is The Result
You Thought Trumps Golden Toilet Was Gaudy? Behold!
I'm not certain whether to upvote or downvote the terrible designs. But again, its a post enough bad taste, so...upvote?
I guess just upvote the interesting ones, good or bad, and don't upvote the boring ones.
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awful taste? most of these are for people with great taste. Not all tho.
Yep, a lot of ugly unused items. I finally quit. Since I don't enjoy them why bother!
I'm not certain whether to upvote or downvote the terrible designs. But again, its a post enough bad taste, so...upvote?
I guess just upvote the interesting ones, good or bad, and don't upvote the boring ones.
Load More Replies... awful taste? most of these are for people with great taste. Not all tho.
Yep, a lot of ugly unused items. I finally quit. Since I don't enjoy them why bother!
