Advertising
Feb 1, 2010
File this under: Things that make me giggle uncomfortably.
The South Korean diaper company Good-Nites has, as you can see, spoofed David Beckham’s sexy Armani ads — and, um, lathered a half-naked toddler in baby oil to do so.
Dec 18, 2009
“… The stupid paparazzi AGAIN? Lemme at ‘em!”
Oct 28, 2009
There are many things I love about Australia. Sydney. Koala Bears. Hugh Jackman. Outback Steakhouse…
I also love their irreverent approach to advertising. As you can see in the following BabyLove Poo-Poo Pouch commercial, Australian marketers aren’t afraid to delve into the seedy world of explosive baby poop:
Oct 14, 2009
As you may remember from an earlier post, Ralph Lauren was under fire for the above-left ad, in which model Filippa Hamilton was airbrushed to resemble a Praying Mantis — for which Ralph Lauren has since apologized, blaming it on “poor imaging.”
Well, their image about to get a whole lot more “poor,” with the 23-year-old [...]
Oct 8, 2009
Alternatively, you can add no food to your diet. Ever!
Ralph Lauren’s legal team was apparently none too pleased when Boing Boing (via Photoshop Disasters) re-published this disturbing ad, threatening Boing Boing’s site host with a takedown notice.
Jul 2, 2009
This Evian commercial is, like, SO unrealistic.
I mean, really. As if any kid knows how to operate a tape player these days. Geesh.
Jun 11, 2009
Behold this totally clueless — and totally real — DuPont ad. Now all the babies need is a fun toy to play with in there — like a machete! Awwww.
Apr 15, 2009
I’m a huge fan of Burger King’s french fries. But their ads…? Not so much.
Seriously. That Burger King they use in their commercials haunts me in my dreams. Looks more like a bank robber or serial killer than a cool dude I want DJ’ing my parties, as they try to portray. Unless, of course, I [...]
