15 Retro Newspaper Ads from the ’70s That Sparked Debate
Here's a nostalgic dive into controversial ’70s newspaper ads that had Americans talking, fuming, or laughing.
Controversial ads
16 TV Ads from the ’90s That Would Be Pulled Today
These 16 television ads from the 1990s used messaging or imagery that would not be considered acceptable by today’s advertising standards.
10 Fast Food Commercials That Were Pulled Instantly
These fast food ads aired briefly before getting yanked for being controversial, cringey, or just plain confusing.
15 Ads That Tried Way Too Hard to Be Edgy
These ads wanted to be rebellious or cool — but ended up confusing, cringey, or just plain weird.
18 Ads That Were Pulled After Just One Airing
These 18 ads were pulled after airing only once due to backlash, controversy, or poor judgment.
15 Old-School TV Commercials That Wouldn’t Air Today
These vintage ads pushed boundaries so far that they’d never make it past today’s standards.