Controversial ads

13 Fashion Ads That Wouldn’t Fly Today

13 Fashion Ads That Wouldn’t Fly Today

Fashion has always thrived on pushing boundaries, but some campaigns went a little too far.

11 Ads That Sparked National Outrage

11 Ads That Sparked National Outrage

Advertising is meant to grab attention, but sometimes it crosses a line and causes public backlash. Whether it was due to insensitivity, poor timing, or controversial imagery, some ads struck a nerve with viewers across the nation.

17 Fast Food Ads That Sparked Backlash

17 Fast Food Ads That Sparked Backlash

Here's a list of fast food ads that sparked public backlash due to controversy, insensitivity, or poor execution.

15 Retro Newspaper Ads from the ’70s That Sparked Debate

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.

16 TV Ads from the ’90s That Would Be Pulled Today

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

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.