Advertisement: Extremely Controversial Print Ads for Inspiration

There are many several methods used by advertisers to grab the attention of viewers. There are also some who prefer to use something different to take the attention of millions by using weird images or presenting ads in such an unusual manner that not only attract viewers but make them think of the matter long after they see the advertisement.

In this post, we showcased 40 Extremely Controversial Print Ads for inspiration. Controversy in advertising is really nothing new. The purpose of advertisements is to attract the mind and eyes of viewers. There are lots of controversial ads over the internet that can make you shock and stunned at the same time.

monster.com: Wrong job, Barber

Sisley: Fashion Junkie

Samusocial: Asphaltisation

WWF: Baby

Pedestrian Council of Australia: Family

Antonio Federici Ice Cream: Immaculately Conceived

IndyAct: Snow leopard

Alac: Kitchen

Amnesty International: Weight lifting

Spid Advertising Photographer: Baby

Humans for Animals: Seal

Just liquid hand wash: Maggots

Government of the State of Santa Catarina: Hamburger

Brita water filtration pitchers / Nalgene refillable bottles: Brunette

Aware Helpline: Verbal abuse

McDonald’s: Baby Ronald

Bianco: Men

WWF: Blood

Bucharest Traffic Police: Meet New People, Stretcher

Marie Claire: Mouth

Good Parent: Girl

Toyota Prius: Killer

Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation / Stay in Bed Day: Bed

International Society for Human Rights: Burka

Cleaning lady

Amnesty International: Swimming

Community For The Elderly: Hangman’s noose

Keimling vegetarian restaurant: Chain

St Matthew-in-the-City: Wine

Eden Wasabi Chips: Pinching

Thermas Water Park: Belly

Really good bread

Samsung WF338AAB: Ink

France24: Couple

CONAC Chilean Corporation Against Cancer: Brown

Volkswagen Touran: Kidnapped

Roy Awards: Eyes

Tamayo Museum: Heart

International Society for Human Rights: Mugabe

McDonald’s: Individuals

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