
16 Ads That Tried to Be Funny and Completely Missed
Sometimes, trying to be funny only proves how out of touch an ad agency can be.
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 What once seemed funny or clever now feels offensive, outdated, or just plain strange.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.