With the economy and the election all that people seem to be able to talk about, I thought I’d provide a moment of light-hearted levity. Can you believe these ads? I think in some cases here there’s a little TOO MUCH truth in advertising - and in other ads, no truth at all.
That beauty micrometer looks painful. And who knew Lysol could create such a happy marriage? Now where does that Lysol go? WHAT? Not on the floors or appliances? Oh my….
http://www.weirdomatic.com/creepy-ads.html
Enjoy. Focus on the positive. Control what you can control. And stay tuned. Subscribe to my workshops newsletter if you haven’t already. I’m putting together a session, “The 7 Secrets to Small Business Advertising.” And though I admit my session won’t be nearly as funny as these ads are, you will see big mistakes current day small businesses make all the time.
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October 7th, 2008
OK, so these ads are not only creepy but totally hysterical in the fact that they are all real! It makes you wonder about the ROI on these ads - and whether they were looked at as ‘creepy’ when they came out.
Kirsten Wright
October 8th, 2008
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Creepy Advertising | Wright Creativity
October 8th, 2008
Oooh! Thanks for sharing! I just ordered some of the “New Eyelashes”. Any more tips on how I can improve my look?
Nick Schoeneberger
October 14th, 2008