Not all publicity is good publicity! Product advertising fails that turn heads for all the wrong reasons

Good marketing can be a great way to convince customers to part with their hard-earned money. But these campaigns around the world caught people’s attention for all the wrong reasons, including a back-to-school poster over a knife display.

Meanwhile, IKEA confused passers-by with its truck advertisement that could definitely be misinterpreted.

Another advertising gaffe showed a Starbucks van spelling out “stinks” when the door was open during deliveries.

Oops! A vodka campaign appeared to go horribly wrong when the model’s dress folded up covering half of the brand’s name.

It’s a tough pass on our part! The packaging of these sausages appears to advertise real human fingers to accompany the beans and eggs.

Shoppers buying toilet paper rolls were laughed elsewhere as an innocent bear received an unnecessary addition to the package.

A funeral home caused surprise after adopting the motto ‘Yolo’ on its sign, which means you only live once.

An amused shopper spotted a child smiling while eating raspberry jam beneath the brand name, Tastes Like Grandma.

A company revealed its table tennis balls on the packaging, but the placement alluded to something else