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As we can all imagine, coming up with a brilliant ad that resonates with people is quite challenging. It requires a great deal of creativity and other factors in order to create commercials that linger in our minds, logos that we always recognize, soundtracks that will play in our heads, or billboards that complete their surroundings. These can become masterpieces and even part of popular culture themselves, capable of transforming a small business into a successful beast.

On the other hand, there are the ads that leave us indifferent. We've seen them, we acknowledge their existence... and we quickly forget about them. However, there exists another group within the marketing world — ads that have failed miserably. We witness numerous failures in this realm, ranging from unfortunate word choices in slogans, poor graphic design decisions to coincidental ad placements that convey a completely different story than their creators intended.

Today, we have selected a fresh assortment of these gems that have transformed from marketing creations into hilarious memes, injecting a dose of laughter into the regular lives of those who stumble upon them and later share them with a larger audience.

#1

This Church Has Some Rather Unfortunate Ad Placement For Its Bible Camp

This Church Has Some Rather Unfortunate Ad Placement For Its Bible Camp

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As mentioned before, there may be plenty of reasons why some advertisements fail. Sometimes it's simply an unfortunate coincidence. The marketing team ensures that the ad is of the best quality, but then the final product ends up in the wrong place, ruining everything the authors worked so hard to convey. In other cases, it's clear from the start that something went wrong, and the ad makes no sense. This category includes slogans with double meanings or tragically selected words.

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#6

That's The Best Photo They Could Get Of A Kid Getting A Haircut

That's The Best Photo They Could Get Of A Kid Getting A Haircut

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We must also distinguish between a design that may be intentionally humorous or provocative and one that is genuinely a design failure or ineffective in its messaging. We all enjoy a bit of dark humor and silly jokes. The truth is, some marketing failures get away with it because no one can believe that anyone would intentionally release something so bad to the public... So maybe it's not bad at all? Maybe it's just creative?

#7

This Pillow Is So Good You'd Rather Use Your Hands To Sleep On

This Pillow Is So Good You'd Rather Use Your Hands To Sleep On

Mrsheenshine Report

#8

The Girl In This Advertisement Looks Like A Stroke Victim

The Girl In This Advertisement Looks Like A Stroke Victim

fakeg1rl Report

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#9

It Doesn't Look Like It Was Repaired

It Doesn't Look Like It Was Repaired

oliverodaa Report

Now, intentional or not, a bad advertisement doesn't have to be a total failure. How can we call it a failure when it spreads like wildfire across the internet, making the advertised product even more popular than if the promotion had been decent and “okay”? In the end, it doesn't matter what they say; what's important is that they're talking at all! This holds true when it comes to this topic.

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#10

This Is Fanta Advertisement, And Something Is Wrong With Her Arm

This Is Fanta Advertisement, And Something Is Wrong With Her Arm

coolocole Report

#11

1 Year Left

1 Year Left

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John Edginton
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8 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Typical right wing social assistant. Soylent to feed the masses via the food banks. Welcome to Tory Britain.

#12

There's An Optometrist Business Near My House That Has This Giant Poster Outside Advertising Colored Contacts. It Seems To Have Aged In A "Is That A Demon?" Way

There's An Optometrist Business Near My House That Has This Giant Poster Outside Advertising Colored Contacts. It Seems To Have Aged In A "Is That A Demon?" Way

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DooooCrime
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks like a jump scare demon from an early 2000's youtube prank video you send to your friends.

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In conclusion, for better or worse, there will always be some failures in advertising. So, we should all be on alert and look around to capture these gems. They are like real-life memes, adding a little bit of spice to our sometimes grey reality and bringing a smile to our faces on the most exhausting days.

#13

The Head Of This Advertisement Should Probably Be Fired

The Head Of This Advertisement Should Probably Be Fired

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Caro Caro
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THE ITALIAN WHO WENT TO MALTA(Must be read with an Italian accent) One day ima gonna Malta to bigga hotel. Ina morning I go down to eat breakfast. I tella waitress I wanna two pissis toast. She brings me only one p**s. I tella her I want two p**s. She say go to the toilet. I say you no understand, I wanna two p**s onna my plate. She say you better no p**s onna plate, you sonna ma b***h. I don’t even know the lady and she call me sonna ma b***h. Later I go to eat at the bigga restaurant. The waitress brings me a spoon and knife but no fock. I tella her I wanna fock. She tell me everyone wanna fock. I tell her you no understand. I wanna fock on the table. She say you better not fock on the table, you sonna ma b***h. So I go to my room inna hotel and there is no shits onna my bed. Call the manager and tella him I wanna s**t. He tell me to go to the toilet. I say you no understand. I wanna s**t on my bed. He say you better nog s**t onna bed, you sonna ma b***h.

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#14

This Bench Advertises That "No Kid Should Ever Have To Sleep On The Streets" And Then Adds Bars So Homeless People Can't Sleep On The Bench

This Bench Advertises That "No Kid Should Ever Have To Sleep On The Streets" And Then Adds Bars So Homeless People Can't Sleep On The Bench

Arcade_Maggot_Bones Report

#15

This Ad In My Print Copy Of The New Yorker. I Tried To Click It, And Nothing Happened. Total Scam

This Ad In My Print Copy Of The New Yorker. I Tried To Click It, And Nothing Happened. Total Scam

crispytacofan Report

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#16

This Ad In My Town Scorched Out By The Sun, Looks Like A Poster From A Horror Movie

This Ad In My Town Scorched Out By The Sun, Looks Like A Poster From A Horror Movie

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#17

Keanu Reeves And His New Movie "Jim Nhock 3"

Keanu Reeves And His New Movie "Jim Nhock 3"

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Anagram margana
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well …maybe the employee putting the ad in place has never seen John Wick 1 & 2… or, sadly, can’t read. Yes, I’m feeling generous this morning. My normal response: pathetically hilarious/sad.

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#18

This Advertisement Was In A Parenting Magazine, And It Was For Yogurt

This Advertisement Was In A Parenting Magazine, And It Was For Yogurt

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#19

I Don't Even Know What Is This

I Don't Even Know What Is This

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David Wambold
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok, but why are you a dog? And is that a megalodon or a model sub? So many questions.

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#20

A New Movie Coming Out: "Lemen The Gent" Directed By The Guy

A New Movie Coming Out: "Lemen The Gent" Directed By The Guy

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#21

That Could've Been A Nice Ad For Linux Or Something

That Could've Been A Nice Ad For Linux Or Something

rSoftwareGore Report

#22

They Should've Tried A Little Bit More With This Ad

They Should've Tried A Little Bit More With This Ad

reddit.com Report

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Hannah
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I completely didn't notice what was wrong with this picture at first

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#23

I Got This Ad On A Snapchat. Just Look At This Cat

I Got This Ad On A Snapchat. Just Look At This Cat

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DooooCrime
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One of the notorious trash cat gang, which also includes masked cat with tiny hands and stinky striped cat. Still a 10/10 cat.

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#24

They Had One Job

They Had One Job

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Tiggy Darling
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

One 'accidental' boo boo and it'll get shown across the world for free.

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#25

People Are Going Crazy Over This Hardee's Ad In Pakistan

People Are Going Crazy Over This Hardee's Ad In Pakistan

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Roan The Demon Kitty
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean.. Pakistan is conservative, being a muslim country, so I can imagine they would be a bit put out by this. Definitely not the kind of humor that would go down well in Pakistan.

DooooCrime
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Eat like you mean it." Do you think Hardee's is single >.>

Kay Orzit
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a Societal FAIL.It’s not in the least bit clever, amusing, or even interesting. This type of advertising steams my buns! 😁

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#26

This Ad On Facebook For Permanent Makeup

This Ad On Facebook For Permanent Makeup

rreddit.com Report

#29

This NYC Subway Ad With Six Hands

This NYC Subway Ad With Six Hands

whatsiteverwas Report

#31

Vote For Me

Vote For Me

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#32

This Bus Ad That Will Catch Your Attention

This Bus Ad That Will Catch Your Attention

cristinaburrito Report

#33

Sandwich Board Advertising Seniors Day But Because Of This Fastener Placement, It Looks Creepy

Sandwich Board Advertising Seniors Day But Because Of This Fastener Placement, It Looks Creepy

bycrackybygum Report

#34

Finally, A Deal That Suits My Acquired Taste

Finally, A Deal That Suits My Acquired Taste

Sir_Sriracha1 Report

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Tom Hardeveld
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always eat kids for free, people just leave them around in parks and such, finders keepers. Goes great with fries

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#35

Face That's Too Handsome So It Doesn't Need A Mask On

Face That's Too Handsome So It Doesn't Need A Mask On

depok24jam Report

#37

A Very Vague Billboard

A Very Vague Billboard

ramonccm Report

#38

This Unfortunate Placement Of A Handle

This Unfortunate Placement Of A Handle

loselmuh Report

#39

Stop Putting Images Of People On The Stairs

Stop Putting Images Of People On The Stairs

DaBug_ Report

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#41

In This Advertisement, Not A Single Person Is Wearing Earphones

In This Advertisement, Not A Single Person Is Wearing Earphones

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#42

This Ad For A New Pizza Place Showed Up Today. I Really Don't Understand The Message They're Trying To Send

This Ad For A New Pizza Place Showed Up Today. I Really Don't Understand The Message They're Trying To Send

lilwhitestormy Report

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Cat Palmer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the message is pretty obvious: if you're having a bad day, get pizza to make it better. Give the cat a slice as a bribe to stop being a PITA.

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#43

That Chimney Looked Better Before Than After

That Chimney Looked Better Before Than After

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Ryan Winters
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't live in a war zone but I want my chimney to look like I do, you got it buddy

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#44

They're Just A Bit Careless With Their Wording

They're Just A Bit Careless With Their Wording

PileOfGoop Report

#45

Part Of This Charity Advertisement Has Unfortunately Peeled Off To Reveal The Previous Advertisement Underneath

Part Of This Charity Advertisement Has Unfortunately Peeled Off To Reveal The Previous Advertisement Underneath

taz-taz Report

#47

This Adidas Billboard In Beijing

This Adidas Billboard In Beijing

epixdude3129 Report

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#48

Is This The Giant's Treadmill?

Is This The Giant's Treadmill?

phillypharm Report

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Dylan Stadler
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

glad to see they're giving little people a shot in the advertising industry

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#49

Billboard Fail. I Wonder If There's A Way To Connect Remotely So That I Can Put My Own Stuff On There

Billboard Fail. I Wonder If There's A Way To Connect Remotely So That I Can Put My Own Stuff On There

aerodawgs Report

#50

New Billboard By The Freeway I Use Every Day. I Have Never Seen One As Bright As This. It's Extremely Distracting, And You Literally Cannot Look Directly At It While Driving

New Billboard By The Freeway I Use Every Day. I Have Never Seen One As Bright As This. It's Extremely Distracting, And You Literally Cannot Look Directly At It While Driving

reddit.com Report

#51

These Fake Glasses On The Ad In My Town

These Fake Glasses On The Ad In My Town

Margouille97 Report

#52

I Saw An Interesting Van Coming Home From School

I Saw An Interesting Van Coming Home From School

Mixaling Report

#53

It's Election Season In My City, And This Is The Mayor's Reelection Campaign

It's Election Season In My City, And This Is The Mayor's Reelection Campaign

throwaway7438484 Report

#55

When You Don't Know What Strawberries Are When Making An Advertisement

When You Don't Know What Strawberries Are When Making An Advertisement

ArKita-LiWen Report

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#57

This Ad Is For Dental Care. It Fails To Show The Teeth In The Before Picture

This Ad Is For Dental Care. It Fails To Show The Teeth In The Before Picture

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#58

Unrealistic Beauty Standards

Unrealistic Beauty Standards

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#60

An Advertisement For Medicine On A Supermarket In France

An Advertisement For Medicine On A Supermarket In France

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#61

This Ad Of A Kid Holding A Nerf Gun The Wrong Way

This Ad Of A Kid Holding A Nerf Gun The Wrong Way

P0isonW0lf Report

#62

Another One On A Bus

Another One On A Bus

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Bobby G
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i read this to the theme of 'another one bites the dust' subconciously 😂

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#63

I Don't Think The Marketing Team Behind The Hobbit Thought This Ad Placement Through

I Don't Think The Marketing Team Behind The Hobbit Thought This Ad Placement Through

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#64

A Political Party Banner In Romania

A Political Party Banner In Romania

mihcos Report

#65

Advertising A BTS Concert, You Can't Go To

Advertising A BTS Concert, You Can't Go To

Orange-Crocs Report

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Ample Aardvark
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They've already agreed/paid for the ad to run for, say, three weeks but it's sold out in one week; updating the ad just to say "sold out" is cheap or even free, and it still promotes the band

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#67

I Found This Ad With A Very Long Thumb

I Found This Ad With A Very Long Thumb

collinxdd Report

#69

MG Is A Chinese Company Now, And That Would Explain The Spelling Mistakes

MG Is A Chinese Company Now, And That Would Explain The Spelling Mistakes

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#73

If You Put Up An LED Sign, It Will Help Attract Business

If You Put Up An LED Sign, It Will Help Attract Business

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Rosie
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As w/any sign, at least get someone who can spell!! (It's "el jefe", BTW).

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#74

This Digital Billboard At The Airport. Yes, Every Advertisement Was Like This

This Digital Billboard At The Airport. Yes, Every Advertisement Was Like This

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#75

Advertisement For A New Children's Hospital Opening Soon

Advertisement For A New Children's Hospital Opening Soon

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#76

This Local Beauty Salon's Ad

This Local Beauty Salon's Ad

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René Sauer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where is the problem? it ´s two different shots of a womans face. Or do some of you see it as one picture?

#78

I Found This Ad For Lemonade While Shopping

I Found This Ad For Lemonade While Shopping

Samang0 Report

#79

This Upside Down Billboard

This Upside Down Billboard

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#80

This Sign Is Upside Down

This Sign Is Upside Down

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wowbagger
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's okay, Ikea. I can never keep my stalactites versus stalagmites straight, either.

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#81

I Was Staring At This Sticker For So Long, Trying To Figure Out What It Was Advertising

I Was Staring At This Sticker For So Long, Trying To Figure Out What It Was Advertising

am817 Report

#83

This Billboard. You're Supposed To Read This While Driving

This Billboard. You're Supposed To Read This While Driving

42fishyfish Report

#85

They Really Like Putting Ads On A Car Windows

They Really Like Putting Ads On A Car Windows

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#86

I Saw This Cheese Ad In My Country, New Zealand

I Saw This Cheese Ad In My Country, New Zealand

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#88

This Inverted Image On An Advertisement Flyer

This Inverted Image On An Advertisement Flyer

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#90

Disclaimer On Ad Is Unreadable Unless You Stand Next To It With Binoculars

Disclaimer On Ad Is Unreadable Unless You Stand Next To It With Binoculars

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RAM31280
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That kind of fine print is how people wind up in a human centipede

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#92

Every Small Town In Texas Is Just A Highway Intersection And Five Of These Billboards

Every Small Town In Texas Is Just A Highway Intersection And Five Of These Billboards

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Jon Mock
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, and eyes develop from about the third week to around the tenth week. So no, you did not have eyes at two weeks.

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#93

I Guess They Don't Care How The Advertisement Looks As Long As It's Put Up

I Guess They Don't Care How The Advertisement Looks As Long As It's Put Up

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#96

I Thought This Was A Headstone At First. It's An Ad For A Hair Salon

I Thought This Was A Headstone At First. It's An Ad For A Hair Salon

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#97

They Thought It Was A Good Idea To Use This Guy's Head As A Letter "A" For This Bus Stop Bench Ad

They Thought It Was A Good Idea To Use This Guy's Head As A Letter "A" For This Bus Stop Bench Ad

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#98

In A German Train Station

In A German Train Station

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#99

This Mistake In The Ad

This Mistake In The Ad

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oops, someone left the "lorem ipsum" faux-Latin placeholder text in XD

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#100

This Very Uneven "Watermelon Freeze" Sign

This Very Uneven "Watermelon Freeze" Sign

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#101

The Idea Is There Just An Awful Execution. Before/After Written On Her Forehead

The Idea Is There Just An Awful Execution. Before/After Written On Her Forehead

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Yoyo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think it's a bad idea, but the text (50% less wrinkles) to the left kinda makes you think it's related to the "before" picture (left), not the "after".

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#102

A Photo That Was Put On A Car. It's A Lot Funnier Seeing This In Person

A Photo That Was Put On A Car. It's A Lot Funnier Seeing This In Person

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#103

This Is A Tarp Billboard That A Team Of Workers Probably Spent An Hour Or Two Putting Up, Only To Notice The Mistake And Say: "Screw It"

This Is A Tarp Billboard That A Team Of Workers Probably Spent An Hour Or Two Putting Up, Only To Notice The Mistake And Say: "Screw It"

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Sour Cherry Candy
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one might be intentional. But if it's not, the irony is great (because it is limited).

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#104

Billboard Right Next To The School Of Graphics And Design

Billboard Right Next To The School Of Graphics And Design

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#105

This Is An Advertisement For A Bank In Poland

This Is An Advertisement For A Bank In Poland

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