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Creativity in advertising can still be underappreciated by many brands. However, those who choose to go creative can sometimes live in our heads rent-free to this day. Who else casually remembers Galaxy Z Flip 4 portrayed as benches for the outdoor ad, just me? Okay then.

Anyway, in this list below, we have selected the most brilliant ads that deserve to be praised despite them being ads. It takes a lot of talented professionals to make these masterpieces, and to appreciate their input, this is the least we could do.

We hope to support creative people in all sorts of industries, and advertising is one of them. Hopefully, we will never be short of creative ads that even we, as consumers, happily enjoy seeing.

#1

Poster Ad For The Canadian Paralympics

Poster Ad For The Canadian Paralympics

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    #2

    Simple But Effective

    Simple But Effective

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    #4

    Creativity

    Creativity

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    Mint Sauce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd recommend changing the head, though if you've cleaned the floor with it first................

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    #5

    Plastic-Berg

    Plastic-Berg

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    PJ Langley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone else think about the trash humans leave in space?

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    #7

    This Design Shows You How Your Lung Will Look After Smoking!

    This Design Shows You How Your Lung Will Look After Smoking!

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    #8

    Great Bus Advertising. Incredible Attention To Detail. Perfectly Executed

    Great Bus Advertising. Incredible Attention To Detail. Perfectly Executed

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    CG
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoever the artist that did this, and the advertising mind/team behind this, I hope they were paid well. Not only is this well painted, but this is just genius.

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    #9

    Such A Powerful Message! Great Thought

    Such A Powerful Message! Great Thought

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    Abnus
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If anyone can't figure it out, they are car keys.

    Awesome At Being Autistic
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, it took me a minute. At first I thought it was a zip gun.

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    Dynamite Samurai Koala
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was a gun then I thought "oh keys"

    Lemme get the lemons
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the point, to make you think, wow they're as dangerous as a gun

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    Lunaofthenest (She/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one hits a little... off. I guess it makes its point, though.

    nancy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't get it. they are saying cars kill one person every 25 seconds.... but the ad is for a newspaper?

    Cat Chat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, just sponsored by the newspaper. Just a PSA to drive carefully and responsibly.

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    EJN
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A double message here.

    nomnomborkbork
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    2 years ago

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    Lindy Mac
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It should be Drive Safely.... this is making English teachers cringe.

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    #10

    This Ad Has Been Blocked By Adblock

    This Ad Has Been Blocked By Adblock

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    #11

    Attention To Global Warming

    Attention To Global Warming

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    Kangaroo Ratz
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    what sucks is that people know what's happening, they are just too lazy to do anything about it.

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    #12

    Billboard Showcasing Their Natural Paint Selection. Awesome!

    Billboard Showcasing Their Natural Paint Selection. Awesome!

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    #14

    American Disability Association

    American Disability Association

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    Menacing Duck
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The text looks like it was photoshopped on... Is it just me?

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    #16

    Your Beauty Up In Smoke

    Your Beauty Up In Smoke

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    Billy Harrelson
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep. My sister-in-law is 40 and looks like she's in her 50s. Smoked for about 20 years. My wife never smoked and still looks like her 20s and she's only 38.

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    #17

    Wwf Ad By Ddb Worldwide, Ecuador: They Should Be At Home Too

    Wwf Ad By Ddb Worldwide, Ecuador: They Should Be At Home Too

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    Lunaofthenest (She/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This kills me. Not to mention that their "home" is forever being bulldozed for more hooman housing & other c**p.

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    #18

    Quit Smoking

    Quit Smoking

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Best decision of my life! 13 years smoke free ☺

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    #19

    Great Guerilla Marketing Idea

    Great Guerilla Marketing Idea

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    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I sure hope my barber is looking where he’s cutting

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    #20

    Well Done Burger King

    Well Done Burger King

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    #21

    This Packaging Is Designed To Show Harmful Smoking Effects

    This Packaging Is Designed To Show Harmful Smoking Effects

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    Apachebathmat
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the last picture she’s just eating a brownie

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    #23

    These Have Got To Be The Two Dumbest People Alive

    These Have Got To Be The Two Dumbest People Alive

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    #24

    Smoking Dulls Your Senses Of Taste And Smell

    Smoking Dulls Your Senses Of Taste And Smell

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    A girl
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fast food tastes like that to nonsmokers too.

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    #26

    It’s A Very Creative Ad For A Vegetarian Restaurant

    It’s A Very Creative Ad For A Vegetarian Restaurant

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    #27

    Bathing Bad Bath Salts:

    Bathing Bad Bath Salts:

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    Lunaofthenest (She/they)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't trust the general population not to smoke this or something equally stupid.

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    #28

    Sharper Than You Think

    Sharper Than You Think

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    #29

    Awesome Guerrilla Marketing For Athletics In Subway Station Hamburg

    Awesome Guerrilla Marketing For Athletics In Subway Station Hamburg

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    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Going to an all boys school where almost everyone is sporty and homophobic this gives me PTSD

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    #31

    Wwf: "What Will It Take Before We Respect The Planet?"

    Wwf: "What Will It Take Before We Respect The Planet?"

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    Jonathan Kilpatrick
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thing is, this actually happened at the Philadelphia Zoo.

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    #32

    Creative Guerilla Marketing

    Creative Guerilla Marketing

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    #34

    Ford Mustang Billboard

    Ford Mustang Billboard

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    Sharon Vaughn
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd rather drive moderately and enjoy the view.

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    #35

    LEGO: Imagine

    LEGO: Imagine

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    Daniela Lavanza
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mona Lisa's smile is definitely mysterious...

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    #36

    Extra Strong Tea By Lipton

    Extra Strong Tea By Lipton

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    #37

    Brilliant Ad From A Dentist

    Brilliant Ad From A Dentist

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    troufaki13
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is the before after the after?? 😨

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    #38

    Adidas Slippers Advertising

    Adidas Slippers Advertising

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    #42

    Plastic Kills Like Smoking

    Plastic Kills Like Smoking

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    #44

    Creative Guerilla Marketing Example By South Africa Tourism. ''it Is Closer Than You Think'' Zebra

    Creative Guerilla Marketing Example By South Africa Tourism. ''it Is Closer Than You Think'' Zebra

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought Guerilla marketing would be done without the permission from the state? But also, here it would be Zebra Marketing?...

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    #45

    A Great Guerilla Marketing Idea

    A Great Guerilla Marketing Idea

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    Dammian
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Meaning is more relaxed? Cause I'm always faster when using the stairs....!

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    #46

    New Guinness Ad - Pretty Creative

    New Guinness Ad - Pretty Creative

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    Mint Sauce
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It could also be a good advertisement for the appalling throw-away eco disaster that is the modern, unrepairable mobile phone. Especially Apple's Buy a Fairphone instead.

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    #47

    Black Mirror. 6th Season. Live Now, Everywhere

    Black Mirror. 6th Season. Live Now, Everywhere

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    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m only 5 episodes in and I’m already traumatised… the werewolf one caught me so off-guard

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    #48

    Smoking Causes Blindness

    Smoking Causes Blindness

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    #49

    The City In Your Hands

    The City In Your Hands

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    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I honestly hate how issues like urban inefficiency and climate change get blamed on everyday people mostly, rather than the people in positions of power who could do something about it but choose no to

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    #50

    It Always Works

    It Always Works

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    #51

    What A Nice Guerilla Marketing Example

    What A Nice Guerilla Marketing Example

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    PJ Langley
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ewwww. Gives me chills just looking at it.

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    #52

    Burger King Always On Top

    Burger King Always On Top

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    The Scout
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here in Germany, somewhen around the turn of the century, I think, Burger King advertised with the slogan "Weil's besser schmeckt" ("because it tastes better") - which they then aggressively postered especially directly in front of McDonalds restaurants. Sometimes they even included directions to the next Burger King.

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    #53

    Clean Shave

    Clean Shave

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    #54

    Creative Toothpaste Ad For Tooth Sensitivity

    Creative Toothpaste Ad For Tooth Sensitivity

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    Strawberry Pizza
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This, but replace the ice cream with literally any food you're trying to eat the day after your braces get tightened... - Hopefully I'm getting my braces off tomorrow! My orthodontist changed her mind the last two times I was due to take them off...pray for me, Pandas!! Third time lucky!

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    #55

    Clever Advertisement On Boat For Nike!

    Clever Advertisement On Boat For Nike!

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    #56

    Grow Stronger Crops! Agroleaf Power Ad

    Grow Stronger Crops! Agroleaf Power Ad

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    wee.wee.croissant (ollie)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the beauty standards these days! how am I supposed to be green????

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    #57

    Such A Clever Advert…

    Such A Clever Advert…

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    𝓚𝓮𝓲𝓽𝓱
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no idea what I’m looking at; help please?

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    #58

    Zoo Bratislava

    Zoo Bratislava

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    Annik Perrot
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd be wary of a zoo that lets you go and take selfies with the lions /j

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    #59

    A Dog Changes The Way You Think About Someone

    A Dog Changes The Way You Think About Someone

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    Munchkin
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every criminal who sees this is going to get a dog now, we're done for.

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    #60

    Good-Bye Cellulite

    Good-Bye Cellulite

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    Becky Samuel
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lies. Cellulite can't be got rid of by skin cream. Cellulite was invented by the beauty industry to give women something else to buy products for.

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    #61

    Nike Extreme: Just Experience It

    Nike Extreme: Just Experience It

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    #63

    Creative Ambient Advertisement Created By IKEA

    Creative Ambient Advertisement Created By IKEA

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    #64

    FedEx Faster Than DHL

    FedEx Faster Than DHL

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    Jon Steensen
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've always found adds that needs to mock their competitors and mentions them by name to be a bit tacky. Be a bit more creative and come up with something of your own, instead of just doing ad hominem attacks.

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    #65

    Creative Yoga Mat Business Card

    Creative Yoga Mat Business Card

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    Rocket Surgeon
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So now when people throw away your business card it'll last forever.

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    #66

    Heinz Ketchup Brand Showing Its Naturalness

    Heinz Ketchup Brand Showing Its Naturalness

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    #67

    More Breaks, More Kitkat, Less Anxiety

    More Breaks, More Kitkat, Less Anxiety

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    #68

    Let's Use Eco-Friendly Vehicle To Restore Natural Ecosystem And Make The World Become Greener

    Let's Use Eco-Friendly Vehicle To Restore Natural Ecosystem And Make The World Become Greener

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    Barbra E. Nyberg
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The morbidly rich pollute more then any working class person.

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    #69

    Nescafe Pro

    Nescafe Pro

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    Nick (He/Him)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I morally have to say f**k nestle. And apple isnt a great company either.

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    #70

    Creative Guerrilla Marketing Idea By Colgate

    Creative Guerrilla Marketing Idea By Colgate

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    Kimbowa
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ugh. Doesn’t look like a toothbrush to me. Looks like an eyelash separator. Lol

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    #71

    Fanta Ad By Brother Escuela De Creativos, Colombia: Social Flavor

    Fanta Ad By Brother Escuela De Creativos, Colombia: Social Flavor

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    #72

    Super Tag Line For Advertisement Of Indian Air Force

    Super Tag Line For Advertisement Of Indian Air Force

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I live near there and they keep changing the boards every few months

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    #73

    Papa John's Pizza Put Up A Billboard Ad To Celebrate

    Papa John's Pizza Put Up A Billboard Ad To Celebrate

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    #75

    Heinz Student Ad By Dmjx, Denmark: What's Missing?

    Heinz Student Ad By Dmjx, Denmark: What's Missing?

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    Stardust she/her
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is there so much Heinz on this post? Did Heinz pay the Bored Panda staff to include them?

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    #76

    Time For Plan B

    Time For Plan B

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    #77

    Don't Go Outside

    Don't Go Outside

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    #78

    Take A Look At The New ماكدونالدز السعودية Ad By Leo Burnett

    Take A Look At The New ماكدونالدز السعودية Ad By Leo Burnett

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    BPisaddictive
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sand is both in Saudi Arabia and in the hourglass?

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    #79

    Be Different! Tesla Cybertruck

    Be Different! Tesla Cybertruck

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    #80

    When You Go Down, You Get Up Stronger

    When You Go Down, You Get Up Stronger

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    Jaimie Dempsey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mandela was a freedom fighter and statesman, NOT a car salesman. This isn't brilliant, it's disgusting.

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