Tag Archives: worst advertising

Wax My Arse

Posted on April 21, 2008 by AHC McDonald

There’s a lady who knows all that gllitters is gold and she’s climbing a staircase to hair-ven. (Led Zepplin) Several things concern me about this sign. First. Hairvenly. Second, temporary tooth jewel. Thirdly, “every aspect of waxing”. They mean ringholes … Continue reading →

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Biggest Asset

Posted on April 18, 2008 by AHC McDonald

I’m not sure if they are their biggest assets, but they are certainly their biggest staplers. What braniac thought that having a woman under a giant stapler would demonstrate staff value? Oh finance. There’s your problem. If it had been … Continue reading →

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Continental Style

Posted on April 10, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Another excellent submission from Glenn. Unfortunately this apparition on Beaufort Street Inglewood is now covered over. Looks like a man who would be into “Spanish” to me. I am actually getting through some reader submissions in the past couple of … Continue reading →

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The Maelstrom

Posted on April 8, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Another worst sculpture for you. This damn library computer won’t let me check my email, so I can’t check who sent me this.  I have got so many from so many people lately. Skink was it you? If not I’m really … Continue reading →

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Belmont Fever

Posted on March 8, 2008 by AHC McDonald

I usually get the basic tetanus booster when travelling in Belmont, but I had no idea you could immunise against the whole suburb. Medical marvel indeed. :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: :: ::

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Mincing Versace

Posted on February 22, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own genuine Versace jeans? No? I found this collection of items for sale somewhat sinister for some reason. A meat mincer. Versace jeans. A medical camera. A signed picture of … Continue reading →

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Dunceborough

Posted on January 30, 2008 by AHC McDonald

From my recent travels to the wild south. I know this sort of statement is supposed to be so subjective that it doesn’t have to stand scrutiny, but Brendon, at least try and make it sound believable! Are you really … Continue reading →

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Bedpanned

Posted on January 14, 2008 by AHC McDonald

In the 1980’s, there used to be many businesses – carpet and furniture floggers mostly, who used to add a christian fish to their signs. Now it seems to be down to this last couple of botherers on Great Eastern … Continue reading →

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Rainblow

Posted on January 12, 2008 by AHC McDonald

Beware the amateur signwriter. If one approaches you, and you don’t have a nail studded cricket bat, tell them you have already decided on microsoft clip-art. Is that lizard licking..? No, no, couldn’t be. No seriously, beware of them. East … Continue reading →

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Product Placement

Posted on December 30, 2007 by AHC McDonald

For some reason, every ad agency and designer around the world will at one time or other come to the conclusion that it would be a brilliant idea to use giant versions of the product in place of someone’s head. … Continue reading →

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