14 Ads From the Past That Would Get You Canceled Today
Advertising has come a long way, and looking back, it's clear some ads aged terribly. What once passed as clever or acceptable would now spark outrage and immediate backlash.
Advertising has come a long way, and looking back, it's clear some ads aged terribly. What once passed as clever or acceptable would now spark outrage and immediate backlash.
This article explores 15 advertising campaigns and moments that were once widely seen but are now viewed as offensive, inappropriate, or outdated.
Sometimes, trying to be funny only proves how out of touch an ad agency can be.
Here's a shocking journey through 16 vintage ads that reveal how once-accepted marketing crossed the line into blatant racism, sexism, and exploitation, reminding us how far we’ve come and why vigilance still matters.
Advertising attempts to reflect the times, but some old commercials can be cringeworthy when viewed today. What once seemed funny or clever now feels offensive, outdated, or just plain strange. These ads may have been effective back then, but they would definitely not air now without serious backlash.