Can you think of some really dumb marketing campaigns (commercials)?

Question

The Hyundai Big DUH sales event really has me shaking my head at the ignorance of it.....it almost seems insulting to our intelligence....what do you think?

Answer 1

head on ,apply directly to the forehead
head on apply directly to the forehead
i hate that commercial
gives me a headache listening to it.

Answer 2

Two come to mind:

Introduction of the Chevy Nova to Latin America. In Spanish, Nova means 'doesn't go'

In the 60's Lufthansa advertised as being the most organized airline 'you know how organized we Germans are'. People remembered how organized the Germans were and sales dropped like a shot.

Answer 3

I hate that DUH commercial too! I mute it when it comes on so I don't have to listen to it. It is insulting.