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Look, having good taste doesn't guarantee anything. I mean, it doesn’t mean people won’t appreciate your taste or that you won’t get complimented way more often than the rest of humanity, but half of the coin belongs to execution. If it is poor, this power duo of desirable traits is doomed.

But sometimes, it’s awful taste that spoils it all. Imagine having skill, patience, resources, all that it takes in the world, except lacking the taste and understanding of the whole picture in the first place. This selection is dedicated to precisely these idly hilarious instances.

Inspired by the corner of Reddit known as Awful Taste But Great Execution, it reminds us that not all product designs are great, good, or barely tolerable. Quite a good share of them don’t deserve to be put on the supermarket shelves, even if they have been produced elegantly. Psst! Check out our previous selections of painful-to-watch designs here and here.

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This Rug Pattern Carved Into A Hardwood Floor

This Rug Pattern Carved Into A Hardwood Floor

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    Tiny T. Rex Arms For Your Chicken

    Tiny T. Rex Arms For Your Chicken

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    lunar eclipse
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay, this is just hilarious. Imagine a chicken wearing this running towards you.

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    Previously, Bored Panda talked to the moderator of the Awful Taste But Great Execution subreddit, who was happy to share some insights about their community. Created in 2016, the online group is relatively new by Reddit standards, yet it has a solid member base of 1.5 million, which makes it a real powerhouse of the internet.

    It turns out, in the beginning, the r/ATBGE community focused heavily on automotive-related posts since it was a spinoff on another subreddit. “To make /r/ATBGE more appealing to the masses, we opened up the subreddit to include things beyond autos (tattoos, fashion, décor, etc.)” And this is the point where the community really started to grow,” the representative of the moderator team told us.

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    Asked My Mum For A Bedside Table Lamp For Christmas And Received This Sassy Young Lady

    Asked My Mum For A Bedside Table Lamp For Christmas And Received This Sassy Young Lady

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    As the community grew, the moderator team grew too, establishing further and more refined rules for the community. “Now we are here and things are still looking good. We continue to add new subscribers each day, which is a good thing (considering we all do this for free).”

    The creator of the also subreddit told us that the subreddit is essentially documenting things of all kinds that “display quality craftsmanship in the least elegant way possible.” The stuff is gaudy, tacky, overdone, and otherwise tasteless, but sometimes, when the work is done well, “you won't know whether to love it or hate it," they explained.

    #7

    These Stairs

    These Stairs

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    Dagnirath
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be better if they led up to a hidden trap door. They'd look like weird shelves or boring modern art, until you climbed up, pushed on the ceiling, and hey, it's a secret room.

    B
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm wondering how many times someone has stepped on the bookshelf by accident and he needed to replace it.

    RoseTheMad
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    excuse me but those are not stairs. those are bone breaking wall blocks.

    the annoying theatre kid
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    okay i would climb this but like WHY ARE THEY WEARING SOCKS HONEY YOURE GONNA SLIP AND DIE

    Shirley Heyn
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, okay, so, what is up there? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?

    Brian J
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That will make your homeowners insurance increase im sure

    •joe cool•
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as there's also a more practical way of getting upstairs, this is pretty damn cool.

    Codie Johnson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd probably be too scared to go back down if I somehow made it upstairs.

    Jack Urquhart
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cukmmon grandma, my bedroom's this way. You can leave your walker down here.

    Loraine D.G. MacGinness
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant idea. I would have these immediately, all the extra floor space gained AND a helpful way to stay fit !!

    Cathy Carey
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I kinda like it; just make them big enough for the cat to lay on and use.

    CGDesign
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, that's cool. Stairs just need to be a little wider, but I'd love climbing them.

    Troy Currie
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One slip and the shelf falls off the wall, then you break body parts as you break the table and the shelf lands on top of you...or maybe that's just my luck.

    Nicole Weymann
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm guessig there's just some storage room with spare blankets or something up there, not a regular room, and for that purpose I think it's fine, as you have more manoeverability with unwieldy stuff

    The Cheshire Cat
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be too scared to go up them without a wall climbing harness on XD

    backatya
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thats dumb what if you have to carry something or your too sick and can barely walk

    Troy Currie
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One slip and the shelf falls off the wall, then you break body parts as you demolish the table and the shelf lands on top of you...or maybe that's just my luck.

    Sue Wolfsong
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't nave so much of a problem with this if the wall were slanted. A person could fall backwards!

    Hannah Edwards
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just imagining trying to get my mum up those is giving me palpitations.

    DC
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like them. Makes a bit more privacy upstairs, if your flatmates are old. And the cats will use this stairwall, too - and likely enjoy playing there. My cat loves obstacles when she is playmouse-hunting.

    Sarah
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Honey, I think we need to increase our homeowner's liability coverage..."

    Emma Love
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's all fun and games till Grandma needs to come downstairs! It's me...I'm Grandma...I want to...but I can't...:(

    𝖊𝖆
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine trying to get down in the night to get a drink, or first thing in the morning when you’re still half asleep. Nope nope nope...

    dragons and MARVEL
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    would love! So when my brothers are tired they just have to wall climb up to their bedroom,I on the other hand would enjoy

    Dagnirath
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The government: "Work from home." Professional rock climbers:

    Ryan Deschanel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't tell your insurer... or the price will probably rise.

    Jazzy Mc. Jaz
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would totally do this and like have a hidden stair case to deter people from upstairs!

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    #9

    This Baby Yoday Toothpaste Dispenser

    This Baby Yoday Toothpaste Dispenser

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    My Girlfriend’s Grandpa Was An Executive At Mcdonalds A Long Time Ago. He Received This Gift For His Years Of Service. A Solid Gold Big Mac Necklace

    My Girlfriend’s Grandpa Was An Executive At Mcdonalds A Long Time Ago. He Received This Gift For His Years Of Service. A Solid Gold Big Mac Necklace

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    #17

    I Have To Hand It To Them

    I Have To Hand It To Them

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    #18

    Finally Found Something That Belongs Here

    Finally Found Something That Belongs Here

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    This Giant Constructed Tree Trunk That’s Sole Purpose Is To House An ATM

    This Giant Constructed Tree Trunk That’s Sole Purpose Is To House An ATM

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    Located At A Bar In Shinjuku, Japan. There Is A Bathroom With A Gaint Head Located Infront Of The Toilet. Activated By The Pressure From The Seat, The Face Sings A Strange Drunken Tune And Slowly Moves Towards You… Making The Room Smaller And Smaller, Until Its Lips 'Kiss' Your Knees

    Located At A Bar In Shinjuku, Japan. There Is A Bathroom With A Gaint Head Located Infront Of The Toilet. Activated By The Pressure From The Seat, The Face Sings A Strange Drunken Tune And Slowly Moves Towards You… Making The Room Smaller And Smaller, Until Its Lips 'Kiss' Your Knees

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    #22

    Spider Cow (In Front Of A $1.9m House)

    Spider Cow (In Front Of A $1.9m House)

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    This Chair Made Out Of Pigs

    This Chair Made Out Of Pigs

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    #26

    I Think This Makes It A Skullery

    I Think This Makes It A Skullery

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cool for a museum or art piece, not too sure about it being a backslash though. Plus it would be a bitch to clean.

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    #27

    Spotted In A Ring-Shaming Group On Fb

    Spotted In A Ring-Shaming Group On Fb

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    #34

    This Taxidermy Lamp

    This Taxidermy Lamp

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    Late To The Recent Lamp Party...

    Late To The Recent Lamp Party...

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    #36

    This Flower Cat Mouth Thing

    This Flower Cat Mouth Thing

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    Am I Doing This Right?

    Am I Doing This Right?

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    #39

    I'll See Your Flamingo Lamp, And Raise You A $6500 Life Sized Horse Lamp

    I'll See Your Flamingo Lamp, And Raise You A $6500 Life Sized Horse Lamp

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    #41

    Never Had A Chance To Post In Here... But This Belongs I Think

    Never Had A Chance To Post In Here... But This Belongs I Think

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    This Pokémon Merch That's Literally A Gengar Whose Mouth You're Supposed To Sleep Inside Of

    This Pokémon Merch That's Literally A Gengar Whose Mouth You're Supposed To Sleep Inside Of

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    Has This Been Posted Here Yet? Found In “A Group Where We Can Only Say Yikes”

    Has This Been Posted Here Yet? Found In “A Group Where We Can Only Say Yikes”

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    #51

    Tiger Skin Rug Made Out Of Cigarettes

    Tiger Skin Rug Made Out Of Cigarettes

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    An Accident Waiting To Happen

    An Accident Waiting To Happen

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    Memorial For Politician Erected In Lebanon Depicts The Moment His Suv Was Hit By A Drone Missile

    Memorial For Politician Erected In Lebanon Depicts The Moment His Suv Was Hit By A Drone Missile

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    #55

    Posankka, Or Pigduck In Turku Finland. Yeah We Don't Know Either.

    Posankka, Or Pigduck In Turku Finland. Yeah We Don't Know Either.

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    These Were Suggested To Me On Poshmark...

    These Were Suggested To Me On Poshmark...

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    #57

    I Guess We’re Doing Mailboxes Now? ‘Murica Came To Win

    I Guess We’re Doing Mailboxes Now? ‘Murica Came To Win

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    The Lines Are Straight And Cut Perfectly, Certainly Fits The Atbge Vibe

    The Lines Are Straight And Cut Perfectly, Certainly Fits The Atbge Vibe

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    This Company Intentionally Dents Its Bags, As A "Design". I Present To You The Equivalent Of Ripped Jeans For Bags

    This Company Intentionally Dents Its Bags, As A "Design". I Present To You The Equivalent Of Ripped Jeans For Bags

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    This Rose Gold Crystal Basketball Hoop Is A Slam Dunk

    This Rose Gold Crystal Basketball Hoop Is A Slam Dunk

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    #62

    I See Your Hitler Teapot And Raise With A Kim Jong-Il Teapot

    I See Your Hitler Teapot And Raise With A Kim Jong-Il Teapot

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    Mary Veltri
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They need to put his name so no one will confuse him with all the other teapot aholes

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    #63

    I Saw The Tree Trunk ATM And I Had To Post The Pride And Glory Of Vienna Austria

    I Saw The Tree Trunk ATM And I Had To Post The Pride And Glory Of Vienna Austria

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    #71

    This Russian Mobster's Gravestone

    This Russian Mobster's Gravestone

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    I Saw The ATM Posts And I Thought Why Not Share This Gem From Mersin, Turkey

    I Saw The ATM Posts And I Thought Why Not Share This Gem From Mersin, Turkey

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    Tactical Stocking

    Tactical Stocking

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    Nathan Pogorzala
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at all his nice gifts! someone took some time to get him some very thoughtful presents.

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    #79

    Hmmm Hair

    Hmmm Hair

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    Ngl, I Kind Of Want To Do This. But I'll Get Roughly The Same Results

    Ngl, I Kind Of Want To Do This. But I'll Get Roughly The Same Results

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    #81

    A Mini Chair Purse That Doesn’t Actually Hold Anything

    A Mini Chair Purse That Doesn’t Actually Hold Anything

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    This Sculpture Of Elizabeth And Philip (Credit To Suzanne Ellis And Ben Bennet)

    This Sculpture Of Elizabeth And Philip (Credit To Suzanne Ellis And Ben Bennet)

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    Condom Corsage

    Condom Corsage

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    Well... He's A Talented Painter

    Well... He's A Talented Painter

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    Told To Post Here. Bloomin Onion! By Randy Studio 54 In Wesley Chapel, Fl.

    Told To Post Here. Bloomin Onion! By Randy Studio 54 In Wesley Chapel, Fl.

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    #91

    Is That Supposed To Be Gravy On The Right?

    Is That Supposed To Be Gravy On The Right?

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    Julia Atkinson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The face of a woman who spent years dreaming of wearing exquisite designer gowns on the runway

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    #93

    This Yee Yee A** Haircut

    This Yee Yee A** Haircut

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    #99

    Everything Must Be Teal

    Everything Must Be Teal

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