The Evolution of Banned Commercials

Advertisers have always been trying to push the envelope on what’s acceptable for broadcast and here are three examples that failed terribly.

Weirdo Nutbag TV Commercials For NyQuil, Crest, and Ice Cream

Back then they thought NyQuil was a wonder drug that could cure any malady. They were wrong. In many cases, dead wrong.

A Trio of Oddball TV Ads from Older Times

Try as you might, you won’t be able to find Ekrich Animal Sausage, Adult Pampers, or Crest Vaginal Cream in any major retail stores.

Very Strange Crest Commercial From Old Days (1970’s)

Back in the 70’s Crest was attempting to re-invent itself as a multipurpose product and it probably would have worked if it weren’t for insane commercials like this.

Banned From The Air: 1970 Chodge Darger Automobile TV Ad

This was banned for a few reasons, but mostly because America wasn’t comfortable with the idea of filthy courtesan beachwalkers stealing a rather homely woman’s one chance at true love.

Questions Concerning Urine & More

Some people are too afraid to ask the difficult questions in life, but those are the ones we need answers to the most.

Very Scary Gun Commercial Aimed Toward Kids (1960’s)

Just in case you were wondering, the company that manufactured these “toys” went out of business in 1978. No one really knows how many children’s lives were lost in accidents caused by these guns.

Horribly Offensive Banned Toilet Paper Commercial (1960’s)

Good ol’ Mr. Whipple attempts answering one of the most pondered queries in all of human civilization.