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Designs at their best can make your brand memorable through catchy slogans and imagery. At their worst, however, they can make people remember your company for all the wrong reasons. The subreddit “Crappy Design” is a great example of how designs can go so very wrong, and leave a bad mark on your name.

Bored Panda has curated a new list of our favorite design fails from “Crappy Designs.” Sure these designers might have had good intentions, but where were their editors? Everything from animal sex on kids pajamas to subtle double entendres that an editor clearly missed, several people were clearly spaced out on the job. Scroll down below to see the complete list and don’t forget to upvote your favorites!

#1

This Car Dealership Form

This Car Dealership Form

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#2

I Felt Quite Lost In China, But Fortunately I Found This Sign

I Felt Quite Lost In China, But Fortunately I Found This Sign

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#3

National Geographic Magazine That Warns About Danger Of Plastic Bags Comes Inside A Plastic Bag That Is Inside A Plastic Bag

National Geographic Magazine That Warns About Danger Of Plastic Bags Comes Inside A Plastic Bag That Is Inside A Plastic Bag

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#4

This News Paper From The Dominican Republic Used A Picture Of Alec Baldwin As Trump

This News Paper From The Dominican Republic Used A Picture Of Alec Baldwin As Trump

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Eric Scott
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you know damn well they put that there on purpose, Alec Baldwin 2020

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#6

Best Seat In The House

Best Seat In The House

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How thoughtful - special seats for those who were reluctantly dragged to the game - but hate sport

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#7

You Had One Job...

You Had One Job...

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engineer_nope.avi
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey, at least you can wash your hands after finishing plugging that dirty thing in.

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#9

I'm Sure There Must Be A Better Choice Of Dog Breed For This

I'm Sure There Must Be A Better Choice Of Dog Breed For This

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#10

I Just Wanted Some Gas

I Just Wanted Some Gas

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#11

Kids Love Pandas!

Kids Love Pandas!

TenFootLoPan Report

#13

And You Thought The Other Glass Stall Was Bad

And You Thought The Other Glass Stall Was Bad

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Mojones
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What's more concerning: The walls of glass or the complete absence of toilet paper?!

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#14

Pool Got A New Sunshade For The Kiddie Pool. A New Yellow Sunshade

Pool Got A New Sunshade For The Kiddie Pool. A New Yellow Sunshade

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#18

A Friend’s Two-Year Old’s Birthday Cake

A Friend’s Two-Year Old’s Birthday Cake

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diane a
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

HaHa - big fail there for cake-accessory maker - good thhing 2 year olds cant read

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#19

Confused Bunny

Confused Bunny

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#21

I Don't Even Have Words For This

I Don't Even Have Words For This

BirbCabbage Report

#23

That Awkward Moment When Your"Thermostat" Is Actually Just Hanging On A Nail, And Doesn't Control The Temperature Whatsoever. Shout Out To The Best Landlords Ever

That Awkward Moment When Your"Thermostat" Is Actually Just Hanging On A Nail, And Doesn't Control The Temperature Whatsoever. Shout Out To The Best Landlords Ever

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#24

That's A Wasp

That's A Wasp

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#25

Stopped In Wisconsin Today...and I’d Rather Not

Stopped In Wisconsin Today...and I’d Rather Not

Skwonkie_ Report

#26

Nightmare Fan Switch

Nightmare Fan Switch

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#28

Close Button Fell Off. Turns Out It Was Never Connected Anyway

Close Button Fell Off. Turns Out It Was Never Connected Anyway

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emilie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

they always work in scary movies.. but when I try to close it on my coworkers, noooo

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d bradley
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i was told by an elevator repairman that the close buttons haven't been functional buttons, in the U.S., for years because of safety issues

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HermioneGal
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well that would explain a whole heck a lot about why it doesn't work!

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Samuel McFarland
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I went to South Africa and rode in two different elevators on which the "Close Doors" button actually closed the doors. South Africa is weird.

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Barbara
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recently read somewhere that this is the case for most of those buttons. it's all just a mind game

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BUMMERS
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just there to make you feel empowered. Almost always not connected.

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Sean McGee
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's been said that even when they're actual buttons they don't actually do anything, it's a placebo button.

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Ruth Beaty
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd bet door open is the same thing. Though I wonder how many of them are actually fake and it just stops at every floor no matter what button you push?

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Stannous Flouride
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is true in nearly all elevators/lifts. It gives impatient people something to do while they're waiting for the door to close.

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Deb Baugher
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha ha I always act like I'm hitting the open one for people when I'm actually hitting the close.

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Mr. Re-in-act-ment
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Situation: your ex trying to find you You: CMON CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE!!! Damn WHY WONT IT CLOSE!!! Crazy Ex: FOUND YOU!

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#29

I Think I’ll Pass

I Think I’ll Pass

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Juana
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not a design fail. They say it like that on purpose. People have been laughing at those signs for decades.

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#31

Guess Who Set The Alarm Off At The Movie Theatre Today. Men’s Room Was Around The Corner And Down A Hall

Guess Who Set The Alarm Off At The Movie Theatre Today. Men’s Room Was Around The Corner And Down A Hall

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Dian Ella Lillie
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, the sign obviously indicates that this is the door if you're in a hurry, and when you gotta go you gotta go...

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#32

The Good Book, Copenhagen

The Good Book, Copenhagen

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BusLady
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It makes you wonder if the artist did this on purpose. "It will take them centuries to notice!"

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#33

This Usb Drive Reveals Saudi's True Intention

This Usb Drive Reveals Saudi's True Intention

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#34

That's Supposed To Be A Whistle

That's Supposed To Be A Whistle

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#35

This Gate

This Gate

GGpajer Report

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JillVille
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clearly you can only pass through if you're shaped like an apple. Lucky for me, I am! See you guys on the other side!

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#38

Braille. 7’ High. Printed. Behind Glass

Braille. 7’ High. Printed. Behind Glass

Kowboooy Report

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Hans
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No wories, the blind will see that it is behind gla....oh wait, nevermind.

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#39

This Football Shaped Bottle By A Mineral Water Company Ahead Of Football Worldcup Russia 2018 That Turns Into Spherical Magnifying Glass And Gets On Fire When In Sun For More Than A Minute

This Football Shaped Bottle By A Mineral Water Company Ahead Of Football Worldcup Russia 2018 That Turns Into Spherical Magnifying Glass And Gets On Fire When In Sun For More Than A Minute

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#41

Bus Routes Info Map In Thailand. The Left One Is Designed By Government And The Right One Is Designed By Local Community Service Group

Bus Routes Info Map In Thailand. The Left One Is Designed By Government And The Right One Is Designed By Local Community Service Group

TaeXtream48 Report

#42

Want Some Shoes That Look Like You Stepped In Dog S**t?

Want Some Shoes That Look Like You Stepped In Dog S**t?

notenoughroom Report

#43

911 - I'd Like To Report A Crime

911 - I'd Like To Report A Crime

quinntoye Report

#44

These Coffin-Shaped Door Windows In This Hospital

These Coffin-Shaped Door Windows In This Hospital

ToBeFrozen Report

#45

This Goes On In An Almost Endless Loop

This Goes On In An Almost Endless Loop

Wells100091 Report

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Erin welch
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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THIS IS KIND OF CRAZY! AN EXORCISM MAY BE NEEDED HERE, DUNNO!

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#46

I Respect The Support For Pride Month, But Seriously?

I Respect The Support For Pride Month, But Seriously?

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#47

These Ants Are Painted Into The Table. Freaked Me Out Like 5 Times During Lunch

These Ants Are Painted Into The Table. Freaked Me Out Like 5 Times During Lunch

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#48

Bathroom Mirror At A Bar In Italy

Bathroom Mirror At A Bar In Italy

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#49

Just Noticed My Watercolor Set Is Named Fine Fart

Just Noticed My Watercolor Set Is Named Fine Fart

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#50

The Same Trash Can, From Opposite Sides

The Same Trash Can, From Opposite Sides

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