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Article created by: Austėja Akavickaitė

Let’s get real for a second, Pandas. I genuinely believe that we’re becoming more and more like a cyberpunk dystopia every single day. We’re developing ever more impressive technologies, but our quality of life suffers, as the wealth gap between the haves and the have-nots continues to widen. However, even in this dreary corporate landscape, you can find something to giggle about. Comedy, as always, is the silver lining that helps perk up our mood.

That’s where the r/CorporateFacepalm subreddit comes in. A cozy online community of just over 147k members, it has been documenting hilarious corporate fails on social media and in real-life since the early summer of 2015. In those 6+ years, they’ve amassed a vast archive of proof that even the biggest, most powerful global companies slip up from time to time. Sometimes, in such funny ways that we realize that the people managing the social media accounts are human, too. With human errors left, right, and center, too.

Scroll down for some of the most facepalm-worthy corporate posts on the internet, upvote the biggest fails, and let us know in the comments which of these you think are worth a gold star for the effort.

#1

"This Is Terrible Advice For Trains"

Twitter exchange showing a corporate fail where Amtrak shares a quote and gets shamed online for bad train advice.

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    How Did They Not See That Coming

    Tweet exchange showing corporate failure where BP promotes reducing emissions while being called out for a massive oil spill online.

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    #3

    Pot, Meet Kettle

    Tweet from Chase bank making light of low balances, followed by a critical reply highlighting corporate failure and online shaming.

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    #4

    Celebrate Women's Day By... Thinking Like A Man?

    Professional woman smiling confidently with a motivational quote, related to corporate failures shamed online.

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    #5

    I Have No Words

    Card offering liquor home delivery that ironically targets alcoholics, showing a notable example of corporations failing online.

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    #6

    A Very Heartfelt Personalized Thanks

    Walmart social media fail thanking associate's name instead of employee, highlighting corporate shaming and online fail moments.

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    Waltonchain Forgets To Switch Twitter Accounts, Self-Owns By Posting As Winner Of Their Own Contest

    Corporate Twitter fail showing a user mistakenly posting from the wrong account, leading to online shaming and embarrassment.

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    #8

    New Fashion Trend

    Tweet showing a striped shirt resembling H*******t attire that caused a major corporation to fail and get shamed online.

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    #9

    Do Local News Stations Count?

    Two people standing outside a house holding an umbrella, illustrating corporations failed so hard and got shamed online.

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    #10

    Time To Rethink Your Brand Name

    Hand holding a razor blade pack with a failed corporate brand name example from moments corporations failed online.

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    #11

    Blizzard Supporting People To Stand Up For Their Cause, Meanwhile

    Activision Blizzard tweet on racism with user reply shaming the corporation for banning a player, highlighting corporate fails online.

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    #12

    Thanks, Amazon

    Twitter screenshot showing Amazon Help’s humorous reply to a hoarder father’s excessive online shopping, illustrating corporation fails.

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    #13

    Company Prints Message To Staff On Public Advertisement

    Sainsbury’s store window showing a Fifty Pence Challenge sign, a corporate fail shamed online.

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    #14

    Who Needs To Flu Shot When You Can Have Flavored Water?

    Vitaminwater advertisement claiming flu shots are outdated, highlighting immunity benefits, shown inside a refrigerated display case.

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    #15

    “We’re Number One!”

    Twitter exchange showing a corporation’s failed response to criticism, highlighting corporate failures shamed online.

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    #16

    Bbc News Jumps The Gun With Its Reporting

    Politician caught resting during debate, sparking online shaming as a corporate fail moment in public eye.

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    #17

    Orangetheory Literally Photoshopped A White Dudes Face Onto A Black Persons Body In Their Telephone Training Program

    Young male corporate employee in orange polo and headset representing corporate failures often shamed online in customer service settings.

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    #18

    Yahoo Not Even Using Their Own Search Engine

    LeBron James in Cleveland basketball gear using a phone next to a Google search on returning 15 custom suits, showcasing corporate failure.

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    #19

    Mcdonalds And Visa Partnered To Make This Budget For Fast Food Workers, It Requires Two Jobs And No Heat

    Sample monthly budget showing net income and expenses, illustrating common financial planning despite corporate failures shamed online.

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    #20

    Marriott Gets It

    Sign at Marriott offering complimentary coffee and muffins in remembrance, an example of corporate fails shamed online.

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    #21

    Washington Post Creates Page On A Women's March. Uses The Male Symbol

    Illustration of many people forming an upward arrow, symbolizing corporate failure and online shaming controversy.

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    #22

    Congratulations! Also, Remember You Have A Brain Tumour!

    Tweet showing an automated LinkedIn email failing to personalize a message about news coverage, highlighting corporate fails shamed online.

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    #23

    Wow, People Must Hate Their Queso

    Facebook conversation showing a Chipotle customer complaint and corporate response amid online shaming of corporations.

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    #24

    Surely Nobody Will Mix These Two Up

    Two yellow spray cans on wooden floor labeled fly and insect killer and canola cooking spray showing corporate product fail.

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    #25

    Nivea's Now Deleted Facebook Post Was Quite Popular With The Alt Right

    Nivea social media post with a controversial ad showing a woman in white and text white is purity, criticized online.

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    #26

    Wells Fargo Wants You To Get A Real Job

    Brochures showing corporate ads with failed messages about career changes, highlighting corporate fails shamed online.

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    #27

    Ibm May Need To Update Its Job Applicant Page

    Dropdown menu showing ethnic group options with a questionable choice, highlighting corporate failings and online shaming.

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    #28

    Searching Apartment Complex Reviews When I Noticed Something A Little Fishy About The "Property Managers" Response

    Review showing corporate failure with poor management, noisy neighbors, and ongoing construction issues in a residential property.

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    #29

    Black Friday

    Tweet from McDonald's with an error and a reply showing a stressed man, illustrating corporate social media fails shamed online.

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    #30

    My Sister Received This Email From Zillow

    Woman smiling at smartphone with Zillow app review showing five stars and mention of corporation failure online.

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    #31

    Purell Making Fun Of Sick Kids

    A tired young man resting his head on a desk with a poster about sickness and hand cleanliness, highlighting corporate image fail.

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    #32

    Wait, What?

    Advertisement showing overpriced half grape and VS PINK makeup bag, an example of corporations failed and shamed online.

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    #33

    Conservative Party Leaflets Circulated In Basingstoke, UK

    Political flyer with a major design fail showing placeholder text "local campaign issue" and "area name" still visible.

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