Well, I remember an ad for a diet product. They showed a before and after picture of a woman who supposedly lost a lot of weight using the product. But it turned out the 'after' picture was of a completely different person. People quickly noticed and the ad became a laughing stock. This kind of false advertising backfired big time.
There was this advertisement for a car. The ad boasted about the car's advanced safety features. They filmed a stunt where the car was supposed to stop automatically to avoid hitting a dummy. However, the car didn't stop and ran right into the dummy. It made the whole safety claim seem like a joke and the ad failed miserably.
One common element is over - promising. For example, an ad might claim that a product can do something extraordinary that it actually can't. Another is poor execution, like in the case of a commercial where the actors are so bad that it makes the whole ad seem ridiculous. And sometimes it's due to a lack of research. For instance, using a slogan that has a different, negative meaning in another culture without realizing it.
One advertising funny story is about a new brand of shoes. The ad had a man running late for a meeting. He put on these shoes and suddenly he could run so fast that he seemed to be flying. He passed by people and animals in a blur. At the end, he slid into the meeting room just in time, with his shoes smoking a bit from the fast run. It was a humorous way to show the shoes' lightness and speed.
Sure. There was an ad for a car. They showed a cat driving the car. It was so unexpected and hilarious as the cat was wearing sunglasses and had its paws on the steering wheel. It made everyone laugh and also remembered the car brand.
Sure. Once my friend tried to do a skateboard trick in front of a big crowd. He boasted a lot before. But when he actually tried it, he lost his balance right away and fell flat on his face. It was so funny and the crowd couldn't help but laugh.
Sure. There was a burglar who tried to break into a house through the chimney. But he got stuck halfway and had to be rescued by the firefighters. The homeowner just watched and laughed as the clumsy criminal was pulled out.
Well, here's one. A group of robbers planned to rob a bank. They spent weeks preparing disguises. When they finally entered the bank, they realized it was closed for a holiday. They had been so focused on their plan that they didn't check the bank's schedule.
Sure. There was a couple who decided to have a destination wedding on a beach. They didn't check the weather forecast properly. On the wedding day, it rained cats and dogs. The whole ceremony was a mess, with the bride's dress getting soaked and the guests running for shelter. Eventually, they divorced a few years later, always blaming that disastrous wedding day.
There was this time when a woman was in a hurry to get her nails done for an event. She chose a very bright neon color. The nail technician was also in a rush and ended up painting outside the lines of her nails all over. Her nails looked like a colorful mess. It was so funny that she had to laugh it off and just ask for a different color to cover it up.
Sure. One story is about a parent who tried to potty - train their toddler. They put the potty in the living room for easy access. But one day, the toddler decided to use it as a hat instead. It was hilarious and messy at the same time.
There was a cooking competition. One contestant was trying to make a soufflé. As they opened the oven door, the soufflé completely collapsed. It was because they had forgotten to set the right temperature and time. The look on their face was priceless as they stared at the flat mess that was supposed to be a beautiful soufflé.