Oh My...

Just in time for Halloween...

                              

                             ...a skeleton having an obgyn exam. Or giving birth. Take your pick.

Either way, it's not very modest!

What happened to its shoulders and hip bones??

Contortionist

Can you see it?

I said, can you see it?

That's right, that's not her left leg!

My mom and I both tried to recreate this pose and 1) it wasn't comfortable in the least and 2) if you are able to bend this way, you would show more shoulder/boobage through the water.

It's not physically possible to do this how it's pictured...and wouldn't you drown?

Actually it looks like she's shaving someone else's leg. Hmmm.

Oh, and I always shave outdoors in Hawaii versus my rust stained bathtub, don't you?

Forbidden

I went with my cousin to a bridal show in 2005 when she was getting married...I kept this photog's brochure because it was SO bad!

• Strike One: Um, hello? You need new pics, we're in the future now! Styles have changed since 1991.
• Strike Two: What is up with that slogan? Forbidden passion? You're a wedding photographer!
• Strike Three: OH MY GOSH what is up with that picture?!?!? Why would you want to be photographed as though you were on the pot with your floating disembodied ghost of a husband?!?!?

Why did this person think this flyer would HELP them get business??

Sisters....Sisters....

I always sit entwined with my sister's bare legs in the back of the limo while eating snacks, don't you? I think most siblings are like, "DON'T TOUCH ME!" when it comes to backseats.

And the hump in the floor looks odd too- I realize that cars have them but here it just looks like they tried to hide a body under the carpet. In this case I'd say it's ok to Photoshop that away!

Affirmative Action

There's so many Disney princesses of color, why does only one make it onto the book? And why is she at the BOTTOM of the cover? What is this book trying to say?

Nailed It

Is it just me or does it look like someone is a mass murderer with a pile of fingers that they like to gussy up? EW!

How We Roll

Yeah puppies are cute and all, but isn't it a bit manipulating? We're supposed to buy a product just because it has a cute puppy on it? And with the whole "Roll Over" on the package, wouldn't this make more sense if it were made for dogs?? What the heck do puppies have to do with tp?

And the poor puppy doesn't look like he's rolling over, poor thing looks like a turtle stuck on his back!

Suave?

Not really sure why bodywash ads have to show so much skin...

...but look closely- what appears to be her stomach/hip is actually her leg! Most people aren't that flexible in real life...it looks like she's holding some cadaver leg!

At least the model didn't have to pose with wet slimey fruit on her...it's totally Photoshopped on.

Kate?

Yeah I don't think right now is the right time to have a spokesperson that looks an awful lot like Kate Gosselin....just sayin'.

RIP

As seen in the hallways of school:

I realize that this isn't a professional logo, but does the creator realize that their logo looks like an old-timey coffin? I can't pass by it without thinking of this guy from the Haunted mansion:

Boo!

I don't like showing images like this...

...but this ad just irritated me so. Women have worked for how long to gain respect in this world, and they want us to sacrifice some? I don't think so!

Sub-par

Spotted locally in Corry, PA:

Note the part of the sign that says "SubFare"...it is highly confusing to me. Do they make subs? Pizzas? Who knows.

Their name makes whatever it is they're selling sound inferior!

Dazzling

It was bound to happen sometime:

There are many things going on in my mind right now, but here are the main things:

1)An advertiser ACTUALLY did such a corny thing. If you look closely, you can see that the wedding takes place in Forks and everything!

2) They think this will get them customers...meanwhile this would make me *not* want to use them!

3) What kind of woman picks out a wedding vendor because they featured Twilight in their ad? Someone that I don't want anywhere near me, that's who.

4) It's nice to see that Edward and Bella had some nice invites. Do they sparkle? LOL

Sun Ur Buns

This is one of the worst logos I have ever seen! So gross! I see their location in Erie quite often. Who on earth thought this was a good idea? Ew Ew Ew!

Ew

Do not ever ever ever make the leap to compare scooping kitty litter with scooping food! Those are two subjects that need to stay far, far, away!

Vogue

Apparently Sister Missionary gear is in! I knew it had to happen one day! We're taking over, peeps!

If all the World's a Stage...

...then I need better lighting:

That's some miraculous concealor- it changes your lighting to be more flattering wherever you go! And is it just me or does she look more feminine/human in the "Before" picture?

Do I Dazzle You?

It's probably hard to tell in these photos, but in person the "twinkles" on the dress are terribly distracting. Are you a sparkling vampire? You could probably get away with one or two if you were a Disney princess, but it's so fake/cheesy looking to have so many. It ruins an otherwise classy ad.

Your bling is radioactive! I need sunglasses!

The Wonderful World of Color

So I saw this page in a magazine...no biggie:

But which one of these things is not like the other?

Are you seriously telling me that the only ad on this page not in color....is FROM THE COLOR PEOPLE???

Hmmm...

Maybe if you are trying to sell stylish, youthful Mother of the Bride outfits, then you shouldn't use a prop that looks an awful lot like a walker!

The seat blends into the background too, all you really see are the legs!

Orange Ya Glad

WHY is Kyra Sedgwick in this ad? It makes no mention of her! Did they forget her endorsement or something? I even showed it to my mom and she didn't get it either.

I can just imagine the ad guy: "I"ll just slap in this random picture of Kyra Sedgwick and then I can go home!"

Hey ad guys: Normally you integrate your text and images! Just sayin'!

Fine Print

So here's an ad for your very own wedding website...seems fine enough:

But what does the fine print on the sites say?

"Our dream has come true! We are getting married. Please join us in celebrating our love and give us lots of money at the reception. If you cannot attend, that is alright. We will miss you but will provide an address to which you can send extravagant gifts."

Over and over and over again, on all of them! Apparently someone has a sense of humor...and they also think that no one actually pays attention to the ad!

Corpse Bride

I'm not sure if this is an ad for a photographer or an event planner or what, but does it not look like he's trying to dispose of the body? Why on earth would you use that to represent your services?

Be Chosey

I saw this banner on an email....it always makes me laugh when people spell things wrong when trying to promote themselves. I think they meant choosy.

Maybe they're on to something here..."Chosey moms chose Jiff."

???

Greetings and Beyond

Welcome to the blog. This blog is dedicated to making fun of bad print ads and advertising in general, for whatever reason they qualify as a fail. I thought I'd start local- here's the bus I see around campus:


First and foremost, the slogan totally has a connotation of Bed Bath & Beyond.

And who on earth designed that mascot??

Why, WHY does he have both tires and legs?? Does that make any sense? NO!

Neither of these elements really makes me want to ride this bus!