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TMC · 04-17-2022, 04:53 AM

What's at least one terrible campaign that makes one wonder, "What were they thinking?" Especially considering that it goes without saying that companies spend millions, if not BILLIONS of money on advertising every year only for it to remembered for all of the wrong reasons.

To give you a better idea:

Zoneboy · 04-17-2022, 05:29 AM

The same Tv Tropes article was linked twice and the P.R. Week article requires a registration or log-in. Good topic though

stevea · 04-18-2022, 05:30 PM

The fat lady dancing around while she's doing laundry. They're trying to sell washers and they have only around 20 seconds--just tell me why I should buy it--I don't think the fat lady is included.

The ad which advises us that women poop. Thanks for the bulletin. Who knew?

The iconic yearly Hershey's Christmas ad with the kisses bells. They HAD to ruin it with an "updated version."

70s show watcher · 04-18-2022, 05:49 PM

herb from burger king that was a big flop

04-17-2022, 04:53 AM	#1
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 128,011	Worst advertising campaigns ever What's at least one terrible campaign that makes one wonder, "What were they thinking?" Especially considering that it goes without saying that companies spend millions, if not BILLIONS of money on advertising every year only for it to remembered for all of the wrong reasons. To give you a better idea:

04-17-2022, 05:29 AM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,571	The same Tv Tropes article was linked twice and the P.R. Week article requires a registration or log-in. Good topic though

04-18-2022, 05:30 PM	#3
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 45,457	The fat lady dancing around while she's doing laundry. They're trying to sell washers and they have only around 20 seconds--just tell me why I should buy it--I don't think the fat lady is included. The ad which advises us that women poop. Thanks for the bulletin. Who knew? The iconic yearly Hershey's Christmas ad with the kisses bells. They HAD to ruin it with an "updated version."

04-18-2022, 05:49 PM	#4
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	herb from burger king that was a big flop