r/BadAdvertising
597 members
r/BadAdvertising is a subreddit with 597 members. The most common kinds of discussions are pain & anger and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses advertising, ad, confusing, weird, and game.
A place to vent about those stupid commercials you see on TV, Ads in the Magazines or banners online. The main idea here is to expose how senseless, illogical, stupid, demeaning, tricking and deceitful advertisements are becoming so we can learn their secrets and overcome their game.
Popular Themes in r/BadAdvertising
#1
Pain & Anger
: "This was an Actual Ad on YouTube"
14 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "I get the $1 per person but why the scary guy"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/BadAdvertising
#1
Advertising
: "Top notch Advertising"
19 posts
#2
Ad
: "Nice Advertising 24fitness"
17 posts
#3
Confusing
: "I think Boba Tea needs a better translator"
12 posts
#4
Weird
: "Wat"
12 posts
#5
Game
: "Chinese brand using Pokémon to get people to download their Game"
7 posts
#6
Cringe
: "Ifunny Cringe"
4 posts
#7
Questionable
: "Don't do what?"
3 posts
#8
Ripoff
: "Blatant fall guys Ripoff"
3 posts
#9
Youtube
: "Me, a European getting an USAF ad on Youtube. They just keep wasting their money."
3 posts
#10
Car
2 posts
Member Growth in r/BadAdvertising
Yearly
+42 members(7.6%)
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Last updated: June 16, 2026