December 5, 2024

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

monster.com: Wrong job, Barber - controversial print ads
monster.com: Wrong job, Barber

Sisley: Fashion Junkie

Sisley: Fashion Junkie - controversial print ads
Sisley: Fashion Junkie

Samusocial: Asphaltisation

Samusocial: Asphaltisation - controversial print ads
Samusocial: Asphaltisation

WWF: Baby

WWF: Baby - controversial print ads
WWF: Baby

Pedestrian Council of Australia: Family

Pedestrian Council of Australia: Family - controversial print ads
Pedestrian Council of Australia: Family

Antonio Federici Ice Cream: Immaculately Conceived

Antonio Federici Ice Cream: Immaculately Conceived - controversial print ads
Antonio Federici Ice Cream: Immaculately Conceived

IndyAct: Snow leopard

IndyAct: Snow leopard - controversial print ads
IndyAct: Snow leopard

Alac: Kitchen

Alac: Kitchen - controversial print ads
Alac: Kitchen

Amnesty International: Weight lifting

Amnesty International: Weight lifting - controversial print ads
Amnesty International: Weight lifting

Spid Advertising Photographer: Baby

Spid Advertising Photographer: Baby - controversial print ads
Spid Advertising Photographer: Baby

Humans for Animals: Seal

Humans for Animals: Seal - controversial print ads
Humans for Animals: Seal

Just liquid hand wash: Maggots

Just liquid hand wash: Maggots - controversial print ads
Just liquid hand wash: Maggots

Government of the State of Santa Catarina: Hamburger

Government of the State of Santa Catarina: Hamburger - controversial print ads
Government of the State of Santa Catarina: Hamburger

Brita water filtration pitchers / Nalgene refillable bottles: Brunette

Brita water filtration pitchers / Nalgene refillable bottles: Brunette - controversial print ads
Brita water filtration pitchers / Nalgene refillable bottles: Brunette

Aware Helpline: Verbal abuse

Aware Helpline: Verbal abuse - controversial print ads
Aware Helpline: Verbal abuse

McDonald’s: Baby Ronald

McDonald's: Baby Ronald - controversial print ads
McDonald’s: Baby Ronald

Bianco: Men

Bianco: Men - controversial print ads
Bianco: Men

WWF: Blood

WWF: Blood - controversial print ads
WWF: Blood

Bucharest Traffic Police: Meet New People, Stretcher

Bucharest Traffic Police: Meet New People, Stretcher - controversial print ads
Bucharest Traffic Police: Meet New People, Stretcher

Marie Claire: Mouth

Marie Claire: Mouth - controversial print ads
Marie Claire: Mouth

Good Parent: Girl

Good Parent: Girl - controversial print ads
Good Parent: Girl

Toyota Prius: Killer

Toyota Prius: Killer - controversial print ads
Toyota Prius: Killer

Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation / Stay in Bed Day: Bed

Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation / Stay in Bed Day: Bed - controversial print ads
Australian Mitochondrial Disease Foundation / Stay in Bed Day: Bed

International Society for Human Rights: Burka

International Society for Human Rights: Burka - controversial print ads
International Society for Human Rights: Burka

Cleaning lady

Cleaning lady - controversial print ads
Cleaning lady

Amnesty International: Swimming

Amnesty International: Swimming - controversial print ads
Amnesty International: Swimming

Community For The Elderly: Hangman’s noose

Community For The Elderly: Hangman's noose - controversial print ads
Community For The Elderly: Hangman’s noose

Keimling vegetarian restaurant: Chain

Keimling vegetarian restaurant: Chain - controversial print ads
Keimling vegetarian restaurant: Chain

St Matthew-in-the-City: Wine

St Matthew-in-the-City: Wine - controversial print ads
St Matthew-in-the-City: Wine

Eden Wasabi Chips: Pinching

Eden Wasabi Chips: Pinching - controversial print ads
Eden Wasabi Chips: Pinching

Thermas Water Park: Belly

Thermas Water Park: Belly - controversial print ads
Thermas Water Park: Belly

Really good bread

Really good bread - controversial print ads
Really good bread

Samsung WF338AAB: Ink

Samsung WF338AAB: Ink - controversial print ads
Samsung WF338AAB: Ink

France24: Couple

France24: Couple - controversial print ads
France24: Couple

CONAC Chilean Corporation Against Cancer: Brown

CONAC Chilean Corporation Against Cancer: Brown - controversial print ads
CONAC Chilean Corporation Against Cancer: Brown

Volkswagen Touran: Kidnapped

Volkswagen Touran: Kidnapped - controversial print ads
Volkswagen Touran: Kidnapped

Roy Awards: Eyes

Roy Awards: Eyes - controversial print ads
Roy Awards: Eyes

Tamayo Museum: Heart

Tamayo Museum: Heart - controversial print ads
Tamayo Museum: Heart

International Society for Human Rights: Mugabe

International Society for Human Rights: Mugabe - controversial print ads
International Society for Human Rights: Mugabe

McDonald’s: Individuals

McDonald's: Individuals - controversial print ads
McDonald’s: Individuals

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