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Article created by: Gabija Saveiskyte

If you enjoyed our publication on 'Ads with threatening auras,' this one should be right up your alley, too. 'Ads That Look Like [Trashposts]' is also a Facebook group that has been gaining popularity for critiquing and satirizing low-quality and misleading advertising tactics.

Founded in 2020, this online community currently has over 53K members, and while it might not be the biggest in this niche, its admins don't seem to be chasing numbers. Instead, they keep the group private and accept only those who agree to follow its internal rules.

This way, 'Ads That Look Like [Trashposts]' hopes to remain a fun, hate- and spam-free corner of the internet, where you can simply scroll through and have a giggle or two without any toxic nonsense. So let's do exactly that and see what their content is like.

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#1

This Is Good I Want To Go There Now

Father and son in car with a confusing and failed ad for Rajshahi Indian Restaurant, illustrating ads that tried hard but failed.

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    #2

    Just Had This Sent To Me Via Email

    Advertisement showing kebabs on a grill with a discount offer, part of ads that tried hard to be good but failed.

    Jack Meredith Report

    #3

    Friendly Reminder From The Bowling Green, Ky, Health Department

    Humorous ad showing things that mix like turkey and dressing versus things that don't mix like children and chainsaws.

    Zona Josephine Gatewood Ascensio Report

    #4

    Came Here To Post This, Realized True Classic Has Several Posts Here After

    Text message style ad for True Classic clothing with awkward flirting lines showcasing ads that tried hard but failed miserably.

    Michael Dunfield Report

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    #5

    It Can Only Be Seen Once

    Legs in rolled-up jeans and mismatched shoes posed awkwardly, an example of ads that tried hard but failed.

    Vitor Barboza Report

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    #6

    Cursed Bald Lion

    Two lions showing before and after effects of hair growth product in a failed ad example for ads that tried hard to be good.

    Nicole Greco Report

    #7

    The Final Boss Of McDonald's

    AI-generated image showing a man in a McDonald’s uniform, illustrating ads that failed miserably.

    Cat Walker Report

    #8

    Balls Safe Brotion

    Ad for Dr. Squatch lotion with a man applying product on arm, illustrating failed ads trying hard to be good.

    Christine Fredrickson Report

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    #9

    I’d Like To Join This

    Minecraft ad showing pixelated character fighting a skeleton promoting group mental health sessions inside game.

    Morgan Kobernus Report

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    #10

    Prescribed Diarrhea

    Failed cleanse ad humor showing a woman’s frustrated reaction after 24-48 hours in a poorly executed advertising attempt.

    Adam Wright Report

    #11

    Seen By My Cousin As A Facebook Ad

    Walmart ad showing a wooden rolling pin as holiday decor, an example of failed ads trying hard to be good.

    Lowell Perez Report

    #12

    Pilk Is Now Canon

    Pepsi ad with milk and cookies featuring a Santa figure pouring milk in a glass near a can and cookies on a plate.

    Lance Elliott Report

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    #13

    Bean Memes. I Expected Nothing Less From Bush's

    Bush's Beans ad featuring a confused dog with math formulas, an example of ads that tried hard to be good but failed.

    Sara Ebare Report

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    #14

    This One... I Don't Know Where To Begin

    Facebook ad showing a weird woman mask costume with distorted facial features, an example of ads that failed miserably.

    Lilian Torres Report

    #15

    I Appreciate The Honesty

    Ad showing un-healthiest snack with ffups puffs packaging and playful puff characters highlighting failed ads.

    Raki Delboy Delić Report

    #16

    Crying cartoon dog in a failed ads meme, pleading viewers to try the game, illustrating ads that tried hard but failed miserably.

    Marnelle A. Espolong Report

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    #17

    When I Saw This Today I Had To Triple Check That Is Wasn’t In My Timeline From This Group. Wow Look At Nice Family Necklace

    Heart-shaped family necklace with birthstones and engraved political names in a flawed ad from 25 ads that failed miserably.

    Finn Smulders Report

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    #18

    Jealous, A Can Here Is Like Fking 4 Dollars

    Comparison of a Twitter blue check mark and eight AriZona Big Cans highlighting failed ads attempts.

    Anne Marie Newman Report

    #19

    Couple arguing over jerky brand spelling as a failed ad example in a humorous illustration for ads that tried to be good.

    Danny Khodabandeh Report

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    #20

    Kellogg’s ad with Tony the Tiger promoting cereal as a solution for boring dinner, an example of ads that failed miserably.

    Clark Shearer Report

    #21

    Fun Fact: The Guy On The Picture Is Wearing A G-Shock, Not Some Fancy Watch

    Man in QuikTrip uniform with luxury clothing and accessories labeled, showcasing failed ads trying hard to be good.

    Emily Hernandez Report

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    #22

    What

    Udemy ad for algebra course showing man casting a fireball with math formula, an example of ads that tried hard but failed.

    Samir Khemamssa Report

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    #23

    I Can't Imagine Why They Would Mark Them Down

    Parking lot filled with dirty, unsold cars covered in debris, illustrating ads that tried hard but failed miserably.

    Amanda Renee Report

    #24

    First Thing I'm Looking For In A Toothbrush: Flammability

    Ad comparing bamboo and titanium toothbrushes with claims of durability and sustainability in failed ads collection.

    Marc-Antoine Bond Report

    #25

    I Have So Many Questions

    Intermittent fasting ad targeting different ages with humorous illustrations, an example of ads that tried hard but failed.

    Amy Nyan Report

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