While some marketers choose to keep their ads politically correct, these inappropriate ad techniques are opting to cross the line as a method to draw in viewers with its shocking and socially unacceptable themes.
Creating a print advertisement or commercial that utilizes crude messages or inappropriate situations is definitely one way to catch a viewer's attention. Whether you appreciate the humor or simply despise the content, there's no denying the fact that these shocking ad techniques are the ones that will stick around in your memory. From campaigns showcasing world leaders giving their middle fingers to posters that are crudely suggestive, these inappropriate ad techniques will certainly make an impression on viewers with its misbehaving content.
22 Inappropriate Ad Techniques
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Flipping-Off Leader Ads
The Reporters Without Borders 2013 Campaign Addresses Controversial Issues
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Role-Reversal Condiment Ads
Gioni’s Naughty Ads Feature a Role Reversal for Sauce and Human
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Banned Shockvertisements
Overly-Morbid Print Ads
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Controversial Infant Occupations
The Publicis Conseil LICRA Campaign Ruffles a Few Feathers
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Clever Adtography
Ken Anderson's Amusing Photographic Campaigns
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Leggy Car Rental Ads
Long Limbed Models and Elite Promise to Get You ‘There' Faster
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Rebellious Wedding Ads
These She Magazine Marriage Ads are Both Rude and Loving
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Inflight Complainer Ads
The Ryanair Campaign Tells Cheap Whiners to 'Shut the F*ck Up'
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Crude Alcohol Advertising
This Bundaberg Five Campaign has an Edgy Sense of Humor
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Inappropriate Pipe Posters
The Off-Center Drag Machine Campaign is Suggestively Phallic
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Opposite Sexvertising
Chanel Sells Women's Bags With Hunky Male Models
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Inappropriately Funny Animal Humor
TMF 'Reincarnation Sucks' Campaign
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Inappropriately Mispronounced Ads
The Cockburn's Port Campaign Pokes Fun at Itself
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Sexual Predator Ads
The Baby Can Wait Campaign Teaches Girls About Healthy Relationships
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Dazzling Dung Campaigns
The Pledge Turd Ad Takes the Challenge of Burnishing Excrement
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Morbid Wildlife Park Ads
Bratislava Zoo Campaign Encourages People to Meet the Animals They Wear
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Inappropriate Yawning Ads
The KFC Coffee Campaign Keeps People Awake to Avoid Troubles
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Misbehaving Offspring Ads
The Motorola Video Baby Monitor Campaign Depicts Bad Behaviours
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Ruthless Beverage Campaigns
Oak Chocolate Milk Will Kill Your "Hungrythirsty" Craving
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Self-Deprecating Campaigns
The Banned Lancia Duster Commercial is Oddly Funny
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Crude Mafiads
New York Pizza Mafia Commercials
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Innuendo Ads
The 'Ultimate Sack: Ultimate Infomercial' Features Willy Hays
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Punch-Worthy Car Crash Ads
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Trashy Liquor Ads
The Alibi Kentucky Straight Bourbon Campaign is Similar to 'People of Walmart'
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The Centre of Consultancy for The Road Victims Campaign Urges Safe Driving
Windblown Face Ads
The Brampton Transit Zum Campaign Promotes Faster Public Transportation
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Lindsay Lohan's Courtroom Nails Send a Strong Message
Eerie Infant Sculptures
The Catherine Leutenegger 'Welcome Home Baby' Series is Disturbing
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Anticipated Win Ads
The Connect 4 Campaign Advises People to Not Claim Victory Too Fast
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Extra Cool Chewing Gum Ads Contract Consumers
Curvaceous Car Commercials
The 'Extra Cheese' Ad for Volkswagen Features One Hungry Model
Stock Photo-fighting Ads
The Lumini Photography Get a Better Campaign Advocates Better Imagery
Supernatural Soft Drinks
The New 'Mystic' Coca-Cola Bottle is Out of this World
20 Baby Infant Costumes
From Cute Little Pumpkin Costumes to Infant Pop Star Spoofs
Dead Fly Car Ads
The Renault Megane R.S. 265 HP Campaign is Hilariously Morbid
Inked-Out Infants
The Tatted Surreal Sculptures of Dietrich Wegner
Pop Star Infant Costumes
Go Ga-Ga Over Lady Gaga Baby Costumes
Speeding Babies
HP 'Happy Baby' Commercial Promotes ePrint Convenience
Warped Face Ads
The Colgate Total Dental Floss Campaign Shows How Food Can Ruin Beauty
Aquatic Exercising Ads
The Sport Life Fitness Club Campaign Shows Bulging Bellies and Toned Thighs
Kid-Friendly Retro Ads
The Museum of Childhood Campaign Reads 'Playing is Learning'
Fantastical Voyage Ads
The Nove Navigation System Campaign Takes People to Mythical Places
Human-Eared Pet Politic Ads
The Post Internazionale Campaign Promotes an Insider's Viewpoint
Quirky Designer Posters
The Soiree Graphique 2012 Campaign Features Eccentric Props and Poses
Hungry Brain Ads
The Garage Films Photo Events Campaign Features Disturbing Severed Heads
Punched Remedy Advertising
The P & G Vick 'Knockout' Campaign Fights Off the Flu
Literary Workout Ads
Federal Agency of Publishing and Mass Communication Campaign Promotes Reading
Glittering Bokeh Ads
The Fashion Cares 25th Anniversary Campaign Celebrates a Big Milestone
Profane Stilettos
Tell the World to Buzz Off in the Massimo Dogana FU Shoes
Deathly Companion Campaigns
These Staff Jeans Ads Market a Laid Back Lifestyle
Resurrected Clothing Ads
The Coloria Fabric Dye Born Again Campaign Promotes Renewed Vibrancy
25 'Funny or Die' Features
From Cop Recruitment Parodies to Bromantic Documentaries
Stick Figure Portrait Ads
The Fundacao Cultural de Curitiba Campaign Addresses All Artists
Fantasy Infant Paintings
'Leeuwenhart' by Chris Berens Features Enchanting Fairytale Tots
Gallant Gladiator Marketing
This Toyota Tacoma Campaign Celebrates Masculinity
Poo Trophy Ads
The Bisolax Laxative-Fecal Softener Campaign Shows 'Shit is Not Worth Collecting"
Perforated Musical Poster Ads
The New York City Opera 2013 Campaign is Vibrantly Modern
Clothes-Loving Campaigns
The Palmolive Sta-Soft Ads Promote a Passionate Wardrobe Relationship
Iconic Maze Head Ads
The Academia de Ideias Ad Campaign Promotes "Challenges For Your Brain"
Soil-Accepting Detergent Ads
The OMO Dirt is Good Campaign Embraces Everyday Stains
Partied Out Sunscreen Prints
These Australian Surfer Sunblock Ads Discuss Protection
Burger-Adorned Egg Ads
Cossette's McDonald's Print Ad Paints Easter Eggs with Burgers
Musician Mash-Up Family Ads
The Mundo Livre FM Campaign Consists of Music Icon Portraits
Eco-Friendly Toy Ads
The WWF We Should Never Stop Recycling Campaign Promotes Playful Alternatives
Romantically Mended Object Ads
The BIC Bond Campaign Shows That Whatever Breaks Up is Fixable
Surrealist Activewear Campaigns
These RIG Utility Clothing Advertisements are Fantastical
Bubble-Wrapped Food Ads
The Pao de Acucar Campaign Promotes Save Grocery Deliveries
Undesirable Conveyance Campaigns
These MAC Advertisements Encourage Careful Driving
Unassailable Identity Advertising
Black Unlimited VISA Campaign Promotes a Blade-Proof Product
Time-Blended Historical Ads
Seth Taras's History Channel Ads Superimpose the Past and Present
Messy Gum Ads
The First Choice Bubblegum Flavored Milk Campaign Provides a Win-Win Situation
Real Life Gamer Ads
The PlayStation Latin America Campaign Makes Life Playful and Epic
40 Creative Car Commercials
From Cars With a Bite to Sword-Safe SUVs
Breastfeeding Men Ads
The Nanny Breast Milk Storage Bag Campaign Depicts the Impossible
Food-Formed Flags
The Sanborns International Gourmet Festival Campaign Celebrates Worldly Cuisine
Spotted Women Ads
The Ana Derme Creme White Essence Campaign Promotes Flawless Skin
Hipster-Morphing Car Commercials
The Volkswagen Hipster Ad Encourages You to 'Follow No One'
Pie-Chart Carpet Ads
The Toshiba Satellite U840W Campaign Promotes Ultra-Wide Laptops
Fashionable Food Brand Ads
The Vanish Power Stain Remover Campaign Keeps Designer Clothes Fresh
Split Era Ads
The The Life The Times Campaign Promotes the Publication's Diamond Jubilee Coverage
Novel Art Ads
The Filigranes Librarie Campaign Features the Art of Isaac Salazar
Cinematic Guest Ads
The NBC Studio Universal Campaign Revolves Around a Mummy and Cowboy
Cut-Out Editorials
The Retouched Photos of Metra Bruno and Laurence Jeanson Pokes Fun at Ad Beauty
Collated Chocolate Containers
The 'Nutella Snack & Drink' Spreads the Love on the Streets
Villainous Butter Sculpture Ads
The Aloe Cholestop Bioenergy Nutrition Campaign Keeps People Safe
Dubious Yawn Ads
The Flying Horse Energy Drink Campaign is Comically Creative
Fake Websites
Pretty Women Lure You to Fake Sites, and Sixt Gets Your Attention
Blocked Faucet Ads
The Estado de Minas Newspaper Promotes 'World Water Day'
Preoccupied Handyman Prints
DIY Living Ads Divulge the Distractions of Home Improvement
Circus-Like Booze Posters
The Sailor Jerry Ad Campaign Promotes an Old School Pee
Artistically Scratched Floor Ads
The Tok & Stok Campaign Urges Against Rearranging Furniture
Shushing Blowdryer Ads
The Philips ActiveCare 2300 Hairdryer Campaign Lulls Babies to Sleep
Unconventionally Flavored Truffles
Derry Church Artisan Chocolates are a Delight to the Senses
Playfully Artistic Hairstyle Ads
The Coiff Your Success 2 Campaign is Creatively Sculptural
Delectable Chocolate Cafes
'Cadbury Cocoa Houses' are Brewing in the UK
Female Fastpitch Ads
The NPF Softball Played Hard Campaign Shows Girls Playing Better than Boys
Angled Auto Ads
The Volkswagen Side Assist Ad Campaign Makes a Serious Point
Bubble-Blowing Babies
Jason Lee is the Most Creative Father on the Planet
Victorious Stick Figure Ads
The Pictionary Quick Draw Wins Campaign Roots for the Underdog
Vehicle Earpiece Ads
The Honda Bluetooth Handsfreelink Campaign is Simple and Surreal
Mouth-Stuffed Sport Ads
The Gol Television Football Campaign Thwarts Romance
Fib-Detecting Mobile Ads
The Telkom Indonesia Speedy Monitoring Campaign Promotes Truth-Telling
Leader-Exceeding Ads
The CCPR Do It Better Campaign Sets the Bar High for Voters
Middle Finger Statues
Maurizio Cattelan Makes Take a Jab at the Milan Stock Exchange
Paper Diorama Ads
The Colsubsidio Book Exchange 2013 Campaign is Inspired by Fairy Tales
Pencil-Thin Produce Ads
The Tramontina Knife Campaign Promotes Its Product's Sharpness
Playful Animal-Preserving Ads
The Uniform Jeans Campaign Advocates Saving a Species
White Residue Detergent Ads
The Tide Absolute Campaign Keeps Clothes Lasting Longer
Thermal Imaging Ads
The Oxfam UK Campaign Asks for Help to Fight Global Warming
School Yard Pop Parodies
Key of Awesome's Hilarious Rihanna and Eminem Parody is Age Appropriate
Unmasking Eyeglass Ads
The Monocle Hello Reality Campaign Reveals Disguised Animals
Internet Gesture Glossaries
'Pinky Slang' is the "Urban Dictionary" of Hand Signs
Personified Dirt Floor Ads
The World Water Day 2013 Campaign Brings Awareness to Freshwater Needs
Mini-Me Nappy Ads
The Ninet Diapers Ultra Absorbent Campaign is Hilariously Surreal
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The Coca-Cola 'Happiness Machine' Hits a London College
Racist Car Commercials
Nissan Upsets Saudis
Rudolph-Inspired Ale Ads
The Church End Brewery Reinbeer Campaign Boasts Red Noses and Antlers
Advertising With Fairytales
Puss in Boots for Saniterpen
Credit Crunch Business Profanity
The Economist September 2008 Spoof
Condescending Car Commercials
Mercedes Benz Ad Pokes Fun at Seller Stereotyping
View-Obstructing Belly Ads
The Sport Life Fitness Club 2013 Campaign Urges Fitter Vacations
Profane French Fries
New Zealand Burger King Ad Gives Gateway Tolls the Finger
Profane Aerial Toys
The Remote Control 'Flying F CK' Helicopter Is Perfect for Activists
Hug-Loving Car Ads
The 'Embrace Life' Campaign for the Opel Meriva is Heartwarming
Reactionary Bottle Warmer Ads
Tommee Tippee Bottle Warmers Demonstrate Baby Reactions to Bottles
Spirit-Lifting City Ads
The JCDecaux Good Things Coming Soon Campaign Sends a Positive Message
DIY Chocolate Milk
Sipahh Portable Flavoring Straws
Bite-Back Insect Ads
The Baygon Bug Spray Campaign Urges People to "Treat Them as They Treat You"
Misbehaving Offspring Ads
The Motorola Video Baby Monitor Campaign Depicts Bad Behaviours
Discouraging Discrimination Ads
Jornal de Londrina's Social Awareness Ads Convey Positive Messages
Wii-Stuffed Babies
The Babysitting Mama Game Taps into a Vast, Girly Market
Legendary Car Commercials
The Heroic Nissan Juke Takes on "The Dread"
Current Events Parody Ads
eBay 'Bush Shoe' Ad Inspired by 'Sock and Awe'
Euphoric Car Experiences
The Hyundai Turbo Face Ad Will make you Smile
Educational Video Parodies
The 'How to Spoon' Video Narrated by Michael C. Hall Mocks Cuddling
Devilish Pizza Promos
Hell Pizza 'Deliver Me to Hell' Adventure Parodies 'Shaun of the Dead'
Germinating Juice Ads
The 'Spring Fever' Spring Valley Video is Enchanting
Powerful Drinking Parodies
Freddie W's 'Power Hour' Replicates Kanye West's Song
Ductus Lie-Detector Ads
The Graphology Expert Handwriting Speaks Campaign Tells the Truth
Chicken-Infused Cocktails
The McNuggetini Blends Dinner for Your Dessert Drink
Transmedia Hipster Parodies
Jurassic Park Slope Takes Over the City of Brooklyn
Thug Car Commercials
The 'How Much Rap Can You Pack in a Jazz?' Commercial Shows off Spaciousness
Comic-Con Parodies
Pacey-Con is a Celebration of All Things Pacey Witter from 'Dawson's Creek'
Wealthy Parent Parodies
The 'Rich Parents' Skit Shows What it's Like to Be Rich without Trying
Cop Recruitment Parodies
The Will Ferrell NYPD Recruitment Video is a Manic Mockery