TV ads from the ’80s and ’90s weren’t just about selling — they were weird, random, and sometimes downright creepy. Long before viral videos, companies used strange ideas to grab attention, even if they made no sense at all. Many of these commercials confused viewers; today, they’re remembered more for their oddness than their products.
Every year, back-to-school ads signal the end of summer and the start of a fresh, exciting season. These commercials weren’t just about buying notebooks and backpacks—they made shopping feel like a celebration.
These 13 wild TV ads from the 1970s are so off-the-wall, they’d get banned (or canceled) in a heartbeat today.
These old-school ads went unchecked in their time, but today they'd get yanked before the first commercial break.
The ’90s were packed with fast food commercials that were loud, weird, and way too unforgettable to stay buried in your memory forever.
NASCAR has always been known for its fast cars, big personalities, and loud promotions. Back then, some advertisements used to promote the sport and its stars were wild, strange, and completely out of place.