Category Archives: worst advertising

Top Hole

Posted on July 29, 2008 by AHC McDonald

I’m fixing a hole where the rain gets in And stops my mind from wandering Where it will go – Beatles With the quality of worsts coming in at the moment, I could easily hang up my camera for a … Continue reading →

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Weekend Worstoff 16

Posted on July 26, 2008 by AHC McDonald

In the tradition of using Weekend Worstoffs to display some international efforts, here are a couple of USA worsts harvested by Fraser. Is one the cause of the other? Thanks Fraser. I know World drag a dead Italian around day … Continue reading →

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Weekend Worstoff 15

Posted on July 19, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Trying to knock off a few more reader submissions. A nice one from Damien from the train, which suddenly appears to have gained a Scottish accent approaching Moount Lawley. Perhaps in honour of The Flying Scotsman? Thanks to Damo who … Continue reading →

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Weekend Worstoff 14

Posted on July 12, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Another Eastern European submission from International Worster Bento. Yes Bento. The kids are very creepy. And closer to home, Ben remembered Dongers of Wa Art and noted that students had made an addition to the Curtin Uni donger man. Lauredhel … Continue reading →

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Unfayre

Posted on July 11, 2008 by AHC McDonald

I can forgive a lot of things, but a sign spelling fare Fayre is a step too far. Bookers Bourbon Bar, AKA Karawara Tavern. Apparently soon to be demolished and replaced with a wine bar. Or perhaps Olde Worlde Whyne … Continue reading →

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Weekend Worstoff 13

Posted on July 5, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Had a lot of submissions in the last couple of weeks, and some promised to go up have been delayed a bit. Sorry. Coming. The most extraordinary submission was from International correspondent Bento, jaunting the globe in the company of … Continue reading →

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They’re all gone Man

Posted on July 3, 2008 by AHC McDonald

They’ll stone you when you’re trying to be so good They’ll stone you just like they said they would They’ll stone you when you’re trying to go home They’ll stone you when you’re there all alone But I would not … Continue reading →

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Chopstix

Posted on July 2, 2008 by AHC McDonald

I’ve been waiting for this place in Inglewood to be converted into a vanished worst for a very long time. I originally chose it for that stupid Chineser font that gets used every time something Asian is advertised. Dial a … Continue reading →

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Flipper

Posted on June 25, 2008 by AHC McDonald

I sometimes wonder whether it is EVER possible to do something good with a dolphin, graphic design wise. This looks like an aquatic version of a dog covering a fresh turd with dirt. What is it about the dolphin that … Continue reading →

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Career opportunity, the ones that never knock (twice)

Posted on June 18, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Career opportunities are the ones that never knock Every job they offer you is to keep you out the dock Career opportunity, the ones that never knock – The Clash Isn’t “career” opportunity a little rich for motorcycle postie? I … Continue reading →

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