During the 1980s, sports sponsorships exploded across TV, jerseys, and arenas as brands sought national recognition through athletic partnerships. Some names became iconic for a moment, only to disappear from the spotlight in the decades that followed.
These gas station brands once shaped America's road culture but have since vanished, merged, or faded into niche status.
These 13 product taglines were once everywhere — in ads, on shelves, and stuck in people’s heads — but over time, they disappeared or lost relevance.
Some movie tie-in products were so extreme or unnecessary that they stood out more than the films they were meant to promote.
Some products became unforgettable because their taglines were repeated so often that nearly everyone remembered them.
These are 13 real advertisements that were pulled after causing public outrage due to their perceived racism, sexism, cultural insensitivity, or emotional tone-deafness.