Mad Men almost managed to convince the world that marketing was made by clever folks in swanky offices, discussing and debating the ins and outs of human wants and needs. Certainly, sometimes that is the case. But there are a lot more ads and companies out there than there are competent marketers.

We’ve gathered some of the most unhinged, cursed and hilarious advertisement fails from across the world. So get comfortable as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts in the comments below.

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#1

Anti-Smoking Ad Accidentally Recommends Quitting The Wrong Thing

Anti-Smoking Ad Accidentally Recommends Quitting The Wrong Thing

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    Chinese Hair Salon Uses Google Translate To Create An Advertising Banner, But Seems Like Their WiFi Was Down

    Chinese Hair Salon Uses Google Translate To Create An Advertising Banner, But Seems Like Their WiFi Was Down

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    #3

    If There Is An Award For Advertising, I'm Sure This One Ain't Up For It

    If There Is An Award For Advertising, I'm Sure This One Ain't Up For It

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    #4

    Oh Good, Didn’t Want To Misplace It!

    Oh Good, Didn’t Want To Misplace It!

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    #5

    This Ad For Teeth Whitening

    This Ad For Teeth Whitening

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    #6

    I See Your Car Doors And Bus Windows, And Give You This

    I See Your Car Doors And Bus Windows, And Give You This

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    #7

    Whoopsie, Shanghai Uses Wrong Poster (Fanmade) To Promote Thor Movie

    Whoopsie, Shanghai Uses Wrong Poster (Fanmade) To Promote Thor Movie

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    #8

    That Face

    That Face

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    #9

    But... Where Did The Snowflake Come From??

    But... Where Did The Snowflake Come From??

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    #10

    This Large Billboard Of A Random Goat

    This Large Billboard Of A Random Goat

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    #11

    That Is Not How That Works

    That Is Not How That Works

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    #12

    Got The Copy Done For That Billboard

    Got The Copy Done For That Billboard

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    #13

    Somebody Didn't Have His Coffee

    Somebody Didn't Have His Coffee

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    #14

    Choose Asia. Choose Wrong

    Choose Asia. Choose Wrong

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    #15

    Advertising Ethical Business

    Advertising Ethical Business

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    #16

    This Ad Caught My Eyes

    This Ad Caught My Eyes

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    #17

    This Ad

    This Ad

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    #18

    Maybe Not The Best Two Billboards Right Next To Each Other... Just Sayin

    Maybe Not The Best Two Billboards Right Next To Each Other... Just Sayin

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    #19

    People Will Never Learn To Not Put Faces In Corners

    People Will Never Learn To Not Put Faces In Corners

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    #20

    That's A Lot Of Legs For Three Women

    That's A Lot Of Legs For Three Women

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    #21

    Flew Into Dia The Other Day And Saw This Ad. They're Leaning Into It The Conspiracies And I Am *here* For It

    Flew Into Dia The Other Day And Saw This Ad. They're Leaning Into It The Conspiracies And I Am *here* For It

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    #22

    The Menopause; It's Natural, Irish And Genuinely Works

    The Menopause; It's Natural, Irish And Genuinely Works

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    #23

    Drove Past This Malfunctioning Billboard Outside A Major Sports Stadium

    Drove Past This Malfunctioning Billboard Outside A Major Sports Stadium

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    #24

    Put Up That Ad For You Boss

    Put Up That Ad For You Boss

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    #25

    This Billboard Has A Clear Message That #sanjose Can't Ignore

    This Billboard Has A Clear Message That #sanjose Can't Ignore

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    #26

    I Live In Ghana. This Billboard Is On A Highway Near My House

    I Live In Ghana. This Billboard Is On A Highway Near My House

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    #27

    As Campaign In Munich For The Euro Championship

    As Campaign In Munich For The Euro Championship

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    #28

    Goeye Rgelash

    Goeye Rgelash

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    #29

    Interesting Billboard On My Way To Work

    Interesting Billboard On My Way To Work

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    #30

    At A Local Library. Have No Idea What’s Going On

    At A Local Library. Have No Idea What’s Going On

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    #31

    This Ad

    This Ad

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    #32

    Another Unattainable Body Portrayed In Advertising

    Another Unattainable Body Portrayed In Advertising

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    #33

    Put Up The Advertisement Boss

    Put Up The Advertisement Boss

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    #34

    “I Put That Billboard Up, Boss!”

    “I Put That Billboard Up, Boss!”

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    #35

    An Ad On A Game I'm Playing. The More You Look. Not Sure What The Goal Of The Advertiser Was With The Editing Of This Photo, But This Is An Ad For Vacations

    An Ad On A Game I'm Playing. The More You Look. Not Sure What The Goal Of The Advertiser Was With The Editing Of This Photo, But This Is An Ad For Vacations

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    #36

    Bus Ad That Seems To Be Advertising Human Trafficking

    Bus Ad That Seems To Be Advertising Human Trafficking

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    #37

    I Don't Think Mirrors Work Like That

    I Don't Think Mirrors Work Like That

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    #38

    Cool New Ad!

    Cool New Ad!

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    #39

    This Shopped Car At The Mazda Booth At The Portland International Auto Show

    This Shopped Car At The Mazda Booth At The Portland International Auto Show

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    #40

    They Should Have Mirrored Her On The Other Side

    They Should Have Mirrored Her On The Other Side

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    #41

    Saw This At My Local Car Dealer

    Saw This At My Local Car Dealer

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