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63 Brands That Let The Creative Team Loose And Made The Most Hilarious Print Advertisements
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The best advertisements don’t just sell products — they are creative and make us think about the brand long after we’ve seen it.
These campaigns employ a variety of tools to hook us, such as clever wordplay or eye-catching visuals, but one of our favorite ones is humor.
Sadly, over the years, many brands have chosen to play it safe, which is why bold and funny ads stand out instantly — especially when you spot one on a billboard while sitting in traffic after a long, tough day.
Scroll through this list to see how humor in ads can grab anyone’s attention, even if you don't know the brand.
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#1
This Advertisement From A Dental Office
Min 2 days ago (edited)
I've seen it many times and I fall for it every time.
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Am I Funny? Maybe or maybe not 3 days ago
I had a physics/chemistry teacher who burnt her eyebrows off in hih school.
Fenouille Fenouille 2 days ago
We’ve now all seen the tooth and the eyebrow, but what about the Little girl’s unicorn Horn?
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#2
Durex
#3
I Now Have An Advertisement Stuck In My Head, Genius
FlamingZombies 2 days ago
Just to be the man who caulked a thousand tiles to fall down at your door
Comedy creates positive associations in people’s minds, making the brand easier to remember.
In a 2022 survey across 14 countries, 80% of consumers said they are more likely to buy again and recommend brands that make them laugh.
Funny ads, if cleverly executed, are interesting because we are wired to pay attention to the unexpected.
"There are many reasons why this happens; purely on a physical level using humor lowers cortisol (the stress hormone) and increases dopamine (the pleasure neurotransmitter). This makes people far more receptive to the ad’s message," HumourScope founder Paddy Gilmore tells Bored Panda.
#4
An Advertisement For Keloptic.com - A French Website That Sells Glasses
nomnomborkbork 2 days ago
Had a friend who could never understand the appeal of impressionist art. Then he got glasses.
Lil be lil 22 hours ago
Glasses would not do anything for an eye condition that causes wavy lines in your vision.
#5
Dreamies
Grm Moore 2 days ago
Our cat doesn't care about them, not interested. Any of them, not just these ones.
Roni Stone 2 days ago
Mine would eat them and nothing else if I didn't limit her. Shrimp or turkey only, however.
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It’s really hard to come up with just the right amount of humor in ads, since there are many risks — funny content can be easily misunderstood if not done right, it can also offend the audience or distract from the brand message.
Many brands also get humor wrong by treating it as an afterthought.
"One of the biggest mistakes (the brands make) is if the humour is unrelated to the product," says Gilmore.
Over the last 20 years, these challenges have pushed brands to move away from humor and instead favor safer and more serious tones, according to a report.
The pandemic and global recession made the brands even more cautious, the report says.
#6
"Text & Drive" Wathan Funeral Home Billboard
#7
Bad Ad Is A Good Ad
Witch with a B 2 days ago
At this point, I would settle for ANY customer service. I want to talk to a human, not a computer. Preferably one that I can understand.
BookFanatic 2 days ago
Yes! Had to call my doctor while I was getting bloodwork done and learned she now has an impossible AI-guided phone system. Phone call ended with me screeching "F**k this sh*t!" in the middle of the lab.
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Laughing Orc 2 days ago
Yeah it seems to be missing a vital piece of information..
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Pebs 1 day ago (edited)
There's no logo of the company which is a bit weird
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Utah Ski Resort Gets A 1-Star Review From A Guy In Los Angeles Because The Mountain Was Too Difficult. They Used The One-Star Review To Advertise It
AnnwylTheBloodyLovesFerghus 1 day ago
This guy must be related to the person who left a bad review about a national park. Because the wild animals were not locked up at night.
Scott Rackley 2 days ago
Snowbird is definitely one of the more technical mountains, but it's a blast.
But funny is gradually coming back in fashion, after Cannes Lions, an international festival that rewards creativity, introduced a dedicated Humor category in 2023.
With funny content and memes taking over social media as well, brands have once again started using the comedy angle in their campaigns.
“When Cannes adds a humour category, that merely adds credence to what creatives have suspected for years now — humour is one of the most effective ways to make a complicated point in a sharp, succinct way,” says Hayden Scott of Virtue Asia.
The festival led to a sudden rise, and data shows that 75% of US or UK winners used humor in their campaigns in 2024, up from 52% in 2023.
#9
Creative, Location-Specific Ad For Copenhagen Skatepark
Sue Denham 3 days ago
The way I read "skatepark" upside down/backwards made it sound like something that happens after a bad meal.
Tim Douglass 2 days ago
So if this is in Copenhagen why is it in English? Don't they speak, like, Danish? there?
Svenne O'Lotta 5 hours ago
You think we only speak Danish?😆 We get a lot of tourists and foreigners and we use a lot of English in our day to day lives. The sign has the town's logo over "CPH Skatepark".
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LEGO
highwaycrossingfrog 2 days ago
I may be overthinking this, but if I was building a Lego airplane I'd put the wings on the top and a bit further back
Judes 1 day ago (edited)
I came here to say exactly that about the wings needing to be above! But you can't move them back because then it would be in the middle of the plane.
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#11
NYC Closets
Humor is like a secret weapon that companies can use to engage consumers and start viral conversations.
Gilmore says brands should explore humor in more depth. "They should go beyond either ignoring it or including bland statements in their brand guidelines like, 'We are funny, but never at the expense of other people.' That may sound well-meaning, but if you’re trying to create great marketing, it’s a load of rubbish."
#12
Don't Know If It Counts As An Ad, But Still Funny
#13
Tabasco
nottheactualphoto 2 days ago
At my house, there is no three day old pizza. Or two-day-old, if we're being honest. And Tabasco tastes strongly of vinegar.
Svenne O'Lotta 5 hours ago
That's why I love it. Tangy stuff is the best and Tabasco sauce belongs on soft boiled eggs
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Simple, Yet Effective
When a product itself isn’t very interesting, such as eye glasses or a shipping company, funny content helps capture some attention.
“Humor works astoundingly well in B2B marketing. And the B2B brands who know this treat it like a well-kept secret in their marketing toolbox. It’s good for them, good for their clients and – most of all – good for the bottom line,” says Gilmore.
#15
Tailgating Isn't Worth It
Brandi VanSteenwyk 2 days ago (edited)
AMEN!! I commute 155 miles round-trip once weekly and having done so for 8 years now, have seen my share of motor vehicle accidents. AT LEAST 95% of them are due to tail-gating jerks who ride the rears of others no matter what the speed might be. I have never enjoyed anything more than watching the Highway Patrol trooper maneuver back around behind the idiot who had been hugging his heinie... and then hitting his lights. KARMA at it's best.
#16
Picks Up Five Times More Woman Than A Lamborghini
Fire Singer 2 days ago
I've noticed this twice now with perfectly fine comments that have been upvoted! What's going on??
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#17
Honest Advertising
Humor in advertising is also evolving, reflecting shifts in culture and audience tastes.
One trend that’s been especially noticeable lately is 'cringe' humor, says Gilmore.
"But just because it's been popular doesn't mean a brand should jump on the bandwagon and do that. After all, if you do what everyone else is doing, what's your chance of cutting through the clutter?" he adds.
#19
Dated (But Funny) Anti-Gastroenteritis Medicine Ad
Chris Christo 2 days ago
At first, they think they are in a jacuzzi tub. Next, they find themselves in a mud tub. Except...
Billo66 1 day ago
Harsh! I have a mental rolodex and now that image is stuck in that deal.
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Brand battles take humor in their campaigns a step further.
Pepsi’s Halloween ad that shows a Pepsi can with a Coca-Cola-like cape, delivers a playful and competitive message — it pushes the other brand to defend themselves, but also highlights its own strengths.
These kinds of ads feel less like a sales pitch and more like a shared joke with the buyers or loyal customers of the brand.
#20
Kiss Fm 97.7
Khavrinen 21 hours ago
I've seen others commenting that there's a bug in BP's censor-bot, that has it hiding some random comments.
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Advertising Done Right
Bewitched One 2 days ago
While I agree there’s no excuse or defense for actually driving drunk, that’s not always the case with a dwi/dui/ovi/owi etc. For example, My dad took cough syrup once and drove somewhere and he got one, even though he was completely sober. I’ve also had alcohol show up in 2/3 urine screens sent to the lab since October and I don’t ever drink. I think it’s possibly my mouthwash. And if it’s showing in urine screens weeks later, I’d imagine I could probably blow enough to be considered intoxicated if I got pulled over shortly after using it, even though I didn’t even swallow any. Or atleast barely any. It’s weird honestly. That’s the only thing I can think of that would’ve caused it cause I’ve literally not drank any alcohol in atleast 6-7 years. 🤷🏼♀️
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#22
Specsavers
Brandi VanSteenwyk 2 days ago
Of course I had to Google "SpecSavers Ads" and image search. Thanks for the joy!
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I don't expect a moped to drive through my spectacles daily. Maybe once a month is reasonable.
Hippopotamuses 2 days ago
I'm driving to an appointment at Specsavers on Monday. I hope I make it!
Min 2 days ago (edited)
Speak for yourself. I can't even read the big E at the top of the chart. Without lenses I'm pretty dàmned blind.
Load More Replies...While funny ads are risky, and hard to sell to clients, if done right, they can quickly become part of pop culture and make millions of people laugh.
And we sure do need them in an age where attention is scarce and laughs are few and far between.
#23
This Ad By Eskom
Deta Rossiter 2 days ago
and then, after telling you to use elss, they complain to the government and the regulator they need more money, as sales have dropped....
#24
Bic
#26
Oatly Bench Ad, 2019
WindySwede 2 days ago
at least they are owned 'China Resources Verlinvest Health Investment' and 'Blackstone inc'......
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#28
Ricola
BookFanatic 2 days ago
Anyone else remember the "Riiiiiiii-cola! Riiiiiiii-cola!" commercials with the Alporn?
highwaycrossingfrog 2 days ago
I can't see the word Ricola without hearing that
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#29
"Get Them Off Your Dog." - Frontline Flea & Tick Control
#30
Burger King, 2024
Am I Funny? Maybe or maybe not 3 days ago
Just because there is snow on the roof doesn't mean there isn't fire in the hearth
Brandi VanSteenwyk 2 days ago
AMEN! I am more active at 58 than I was any decade before.
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Erla Zwingle 2 days ago
I had to look twice, but no, her feet are okay. She's on tiptoe on her left sandal between the man's two cruddy sneakers. Isn't anyone going to mention that he isn't hugging or even touching her? Must she do ALL the work?
Load More Replies... nicholas nolan 2 days ago
Listen, I don't go hands often, but if you talk bad about a brown wagon again, it's go time, boss.
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Deadpool & Wolverine
Ozymandias73 2 days ago
Video Game trivia: In Mortal Kombat, the cyber ninjas Sector and Cyrax were temporarily called Ketchup and Mustard due to therm being red and yellow.
#32
Listermint
Nikolaj Christensen 2 days ago
Aight, but why that ambulance dude work for Umbrella Corporation?
#33
This Guy Must Be Feeling Pretty Great On This Ad
#34
Mcdonalds
Bill Swallow 2 days ago
I wish sesame seeds would just plain go away. They contribute nothing but annoyance to a bun.
#35
Pepsi
Bewitched One 2 days ago (edited)
Pretty sure this is also AI. “Cola-Coca”
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Lil be lil 21 hours ago
They can't say Coca Cola legally but everyone knows the Logo.
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#36
Classic Ad For Cough Syrup In Canada
Jess H.S 2 days ago
Melange means mixture in french. All our products in Canada are in English and French.
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#37
This Bose Advertisement Made Me Laugh
Cee Cee 2 days ago
Couldn't reply to you directly re: lotus vs waterlily but lotus leaves are held proud of the water, lily pads rest on the surface.
Load More Replies... BookFanatic 2 days ago
I once knew an electrician whose slogan was "B3aver electrics---we'll turn you on!"
#38
Above The Trash
#39
McDonald’s
#40
1991 Range Rover Print Ad ‘And You Thought Your Teenagers Were Rough On A Car’
joann fielding 2 days ago
Yep. Never had a rhino trash my backseat, and demand control of the music, while yelling to their friends out the window.
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We drove past a rhino on a causeway once (no choice, when the one in front came into the causeway, another one came up behind). So drove slowly past the beast, and just as it drew level it shook its head. The car rocked horribly but the rhino went on by. There was a massive dent like the inside of a dustbin lid.
#41
Crest
Lil be lil 21 hours ago
Well if the were throwing teeth at the c**p tables I'd be leaving fast!
#43
Audi
#44 Google
Lil be lil 17 hours ago
It would take more than one giant peanut to get there.
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#46
This Ad Is Going To Become The Next Copycat Template For So Many Brands
Sally Moen 2 days ago
My US state is known for its apples, and how much of our economy is based on exporting apples. This pear ad is similar to ones put out by pear farmers here who also export a lot of their crop every year, but don't sell as much to Americans. Pears grow in similar conditions to apples.
Sally Moen 2 days ago
I recommend the Asian Pear. Kind of round like an apple, much different texture than the 2 kinds of pears typically found in US stores.
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#48
National Geographic
#49
Juicy Fruit
#50
This Ad At Dusseldorf Airport
Oerff On Tour 20 hours ago
In The Hague there's a Martin Hair, after the (now defunct) airline Martin Air
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Hyundai
#52
Kerrygold
#53
Ephone900
Stardust she/her 3 days ago
If you tried searching on Youtube instead, you’d first have to see 2 unskippable 20 seconds ads but by then you’d be long gone
Bill Swallow 2 days ago
Or you could just install an adblocker on your phone's browser. YouTube hasn't seemed to give me much grief about adblockers lately.
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Calgary Zoo
#55
3m
#56
1971 Listerine Print Ad ‘I Hate It, But I Love It’
Did I say that out loud? 2 days ago
Of course it tastes bad. It started as a surgical antiseptic,then was advertised for other stuff, including as a floor cleaner.
#57
Hubba Bubba (1980)
Stardust she/her 3 days ago
Oh my god I remember this ad! I used to read my dad’s old comics and this ad used to be printed in some of them
#58
Knacki
#59
Mountain Riders
#60
IKEA
#62
My Friend Found This Ad On His Way Home
#63
Know The Facts I Have Beautiful Teeth Too
Kelly Scott 2 days ago (edited)
But, according to your Bible, you aren't human until you draw your first breath after being born. Don't you forced-birthers read your Bible?
Stephanie Did It 1 day ago
Jeremiah 1:5 and Psalm 139:15, 16 show that our maker regards an unborn child as a person. Some of us do read our Bibles.
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Chippy Chap 2 days ago
Nope. The optic nerves form around week 4, major structures like the retina, iris, and lens beginning to form by week 7, and eyelids forming and fusing by week 10. Week 7 is 49 days in.
Bewitched One 2 days ago
I’ve seen 20 week old baby’s and they might have eyes but don’t really have eyelids that open yet if I remember correctly
Load More Replies... Auntriarch 2 days ago (edited)
Optic nerve is all. It needs a lot more than that to be an eye. Rods and cones don't appear till 22 weeks
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highwaycrossingfrog 2 days ago
So not true. At this point it is a ball of cells that is just entering the embryonic stage. Retinas don't start forming until the 7th week of pregnancy, or 5 weeks after conception
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PenguinEmp 1 hour ago
Remem when you could leave comments on bp without the automatic hide because you said boo.
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Remem when you could leave comments on bp without the automatic hide because you said boo.
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