
12 Classic Commercials That Gave You Nightmares
These vintage and modern commercials managed to terrify viewers with uncanny visuals, bizarre concepts, and horror-like execution — despite being made to sell or educate.
These vintage and modern commercials managed to terrify viewers with uncanny visuals, bizarre concepts, and horror-like execution — despite being made to sell or educate.
Saturday mornings in the ’80s and ’90s were sacred time for kids, packed with cartoons and a steady stream of unforgettable commercials. These ads were just as much a part of the routine as the shows themselves.
Children's commercials are supposed to be fun, colorful, and simple, but some took things to a whole other level. Whether it was the music, the voice acting, or the dramatic camera angles, a few ads felt more like action movie trailers than toy promotions.
The 1990s were a wild time for advertising, where shock value often won over sensitivity or common sense. Many commercials aired without a second thought that would cause outrage or instant backlash if shown today.
These celebrities all started somewhere, and sometimes, that meant awkward commercials that now live on the internet forever.
Automotive advertising has come a long way since the flashy and often controversial car commercials of the past. What once grabbed attention now raises eyebrows, showing just how much public expectations have shifted.