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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.

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#1

I Just Want Some Extra Fries

Screenshot of weight loss app recommendations right below a McDonald app download, showing cursed ads.

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    I Didn't Want To See Your Stupid Podcast

    A cursed ad on a video screen showing an unskippable advertisement timer of over an hour long.

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    #3

    Hard Pass On The Demon Babies

    A cursed ad encouraging people to become a teacher featuring an angry toddler close-up.

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    #4

    Thanks Tumblr

    A cursed ad for Tumblr featuring a person in a creepy Pikachu mask wearing glasses.

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    #5

    That's My Husband!!

    A dramatic mobile game advertisement with bizarre story graphics, featured in cursed ads.

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    #6

    Is This True!?!?!

    A bizarre clickbait ad showing white eggs in a nest with open human mouths and teeth inside.

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    #7

    Excuse Me?

    A YouTube video ad featuring a man striking a superhero pose under the title Super Straight Pride, demonstrating cursed ads.

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    #8

    I Randomly Got This Ad While On Youtube

    A strange YouTube ad thumbnail featuring a Zootopia character in a cursed ad.

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    #9

    I Did Not Know That You Can Save On Gas

    A hand pouring a bottle of Coca-Cola into a car gas tank in a cursed ad.

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    #10

    What Am I Looking At?

    A mobile advertisement showing eerie pink doll figures, representing weird and cursed ads online.

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    #11

    Interesting Adds

    A bizarre online game ad featuring Talking Tom, Minecraft graphics, and the coffin meme, showing cursed ads.

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    #12

    W*f

    A mobile game ad comparing capitalist and communist stereotypes, illustrating cursed ads.

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    #13

    Lmao

    A screenshot of a YouTube video with a video ad showing Superman opening his shirt to reveal a Pride symbol.

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    #14

    Your Phone Is Warning!!!!!

    Cursed ads screenshot showing a fake warning pop-up with a typo claiming the phone has 13 viurs.

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    #15

    This Is Not Really An Ad But.. What The F**k

    Cursed ads screenshot displaying an app store listing for My Horse Prince featuring a horse with a man's head.

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    Never miss a story that brings joy to the world. Add us on Google

    #16

    My Brain Hurts

    Cursed ads screenshot of a fake pop-up window falsely claiming phone storage is full with Cancel and Sure options.

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    #17

    Just A Normal Ad

    Cursed ads banner featuring Big Chungus above a rainbow flag for a gay quiz.

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    #18

    Why Does This Even Exist???

    Cursed ads promoting a therapist-built AI mental health expert app on a social feed

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    #19

    W*f

    A TikTok post showing a person dancing with a KFC bag over their head as an example of cursed ads.

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    #20

    Adobe AI Slop Ad

    An Adobe Firefly advertisement displaying a pink floral snake illustration representing bizarre cursed ads.

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    #21

    The Horrid Transformation Of One Times Square

    Three historical photos showing the evolution of billboards on a building in Times Square.

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    #22

    I Was Looking Up Frog Hats

    A screenshot of a cursed ad showing an Amazon product listing for an inflatable frog costume.

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    #23

    W*f

    A bizarre mobile game ad showcasing a cursed ad with video game characters.

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    #24

    Why Just Why

    A nearly three-hour long YouTube advertisement showing Niagara Falls as a cursed ad.

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    #25

    What

    A cursed ad featuring a chef preparing oysters with tweezers on a YouTube video ad.

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    #26

    Once In A Lifetime Ad

    A bizarre wrestling video game advertisement featuring a modified character model as a cursed ad.

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    #27

    M8 (Translations: Most iPhone Users Didn’t Know How To Block Ads) So, Cleaning Your Microphone Opening Is How To Block Ads?

    Close-up of a person using a toothpick near an iPhone microphone port, illustrating bad ad advice.

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    #28

    Ah Yes, Friday Night Funkin

    A cursed ad showing a distorted rhythm game crossover with cartoon characters.

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    #29

    Flying Gorilla

    Screenshot of a bizarre low-resolution mobile game advertisement featuring a yellow character.

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    #30

    What The F**k Is This

    An exaggerated mobile game ad for Booty Race showing cursed ads examples.

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    #31

    Cursed Bleach

    An news article screenshot paired with an unfortunate bleach advertisement, an example of cursed ads.

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    #32

    I Mean, You Certainly Won't Have Deal With The Bills Anymore

    A dangerous fake ad showing fingers inserted into an electrical plug, representing cursed ads.

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    #33

    Sus

    A Chips Ahoy cookie advertisement asking Who is the imposter?, showing cursed ads.

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    #34

    Yes

    A low resolution blurry face on a single dating app advertisement, an example of cursed ads.

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    #35

    Why Is The Door So Big

    A cursed ad showing a strange Among Us quiz in Minecraft with Noob, Pro, and Hacker levels.

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    #36

    Found In The Wild

    A bizarre mobile game ad displaying choices to adopt, raise, or marry a baby, showing cursed ads.

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    #37

    Nice

    A mobile game ad depicting a muscular man flexing in a ballgown, showcasing cursed ads.

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    #38

    Replika

    Cursed ads meme showing a Replika app advertisement with Wojak comic panels promoting AI role-play.

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    #39

    F Mental Health I Want Some Fake N**e Pics

    Cursed ads meme comparing Replika AI app levels alongside expanding brain meme graphics.

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    #40

    Pull The Pin Ads

    A mobile game ad with pin-pulling puzzle mechanics featuring cursed character designs.

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    #41

    What The Hell Nickelodeon?

    An ad for a video showing cartoon dogs in an inappropriate relationship, representing cursed ads.

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    #42

    Oh Jeez I Wonder What They Are

    Cursed ads quiz asking to name the game console from a controller photo with obvious logos.

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    #43

    Everyday... We Stray Further From God

    Cursed ads animation featuring blocky cartoon characters inspired by I Love It video.

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    #44

    Bro What The F**k Is This Youtube Ad

    Cursed ads screenshot showing wolf character leveling up in Nations of Darkness game.

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    #45

    Why Does Every Mobile Ad Universally Agree That Dads Are Worse At Mobile Games Than Moms? Can Someone Explain This Trope?

    Cursed ads meme comparing stick figure mobile game levels of Mom vs Dad.

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    #46

    You Can’t Really Top This

    A bizarre game advertisement featuring Jerry the mouse, a scary cat face, and dancing pallbearers, representing cursed ads.

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    #47

    Among Us Purple Man Security Guard Imposter Sus Funny

    A pixelated game advertisement featuring a character holding a bloody knife alongside another character, representing cursed ads.

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    #48

    I Don't Even Know Where To Start With This One

    An inappropriate mobile game ad showing cartoon women in jumpsuits, serving as an example of cursed ads.

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    #49

    Awh Hell Nah

    A strange mobile game advertisement showing evolutionary phases of Huggy Wuggy and Mickey Mouse, representing cursed ads.

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    #50

    What!?!

    Cursed ads presenting an online riddle choice between walking on hot coals, nails, or glass

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    #51

    Saw This

    Cursed ads for a character AI chat app featuring an animated girl character

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    #52

    Does Anyone Actually Fall For C**p Like This??

    Cursed ads showing an overly ornate blue and gold jewel-patterned dining table set

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    #53

    3rd Arm

    A woman eating a sleep gummy outdoors, featured as one of many cursed ads.

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    #54

    I F*****g Said No Alice

    Cursed ads featuring a drawing of a woman asking users to chat with her on a mobile app

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    #55

    This AI Girlfriend Ad Is Disturbing Because…

    An AI-generated online sponsored ad showing a woman sitting in a dirty bathtub.

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    #56

    What’s Thiss Tacobell? Multi - Billion Dollar Corporation And You Can’t Afford A Designer??

    A Taco Bell hiring poster representing cursed ads placed on a window.

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    #57

    Holy C**p This Is Stupid

    An example of cursed ads featuring a baby in a crib holding trading card packs.

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    #58

    I Have No Words That Can Fully Encapsulate How W*f This One Is

    Cursed fitness ads displaying an unusual diet plan with lion graphics.

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    #59

    Bruh

    A split comic comparison showing life with and without Sudoku featured among cursed ads.

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    #60

    Life Is When You Stop Using Ia For This A*s Content

    Cursed illustration showing a man chasing money throughout different stages of life until reaching the end.

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    #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.

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    #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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    #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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    #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.

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    #73

    Slop

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

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