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30 Hilarious Design Fails
How did these even happen! My favorite has to be number 29 - what about yours?
Kate Luther
09.13.17

You know what they say about the best-laid plansโ€ฆ sometimes they go awry. What they donโ€™t tell you is that sometimes, those best-laid plans should have never been created at all and when you see these incredible design โ€œfails,โ€ youโ€™ll understand that statement completely.

#1 โ€“ Yes, you should worry.

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This catchy little sweatshirt comes from Papaya and we all know the sentiment they were trying to capture. Too bad it doesnโ€™t read that way.

#2 โ€“ A new kind of tassle, maybe?

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Itโ€™s not exactly clear what this lady is advertisingโ€ฆ a new workout gadget? Or a new sex toy? Whatever it is, she looks really happy about it.

#3 โ€“ Umโ€ฆ no.

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This needs no explanation.

#4 โ€“ Maybe we should take the elevator?

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Iโ€™m sure the carpet looked great as a sample, but surely they saw the problem before they tacked it all down?

#5 โ€“ Bad Branding

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Branding is definitely important, but when it conflicts with common sense, itโ€™s time to rethink your strategy. Definitely, donโ€™t want to keep both of these in the same cabinet.

#6 โ€“ Admission questionable.

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Sureโ€ฆ you can come in. As soon as you figure out how to open the door.

#7 โ€“ Maybe a different fontโ€ฆ

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At first glance, you might not see anything wrong with this shirt. But give it a secondโ€ฆ you will.

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#8 โ€“ Just breathe.

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You knowโ€ฆ for when you meditate. Inex. Haha. Lele.

#9 โ€“ Just climb up and slide down theโ€ฆhmm.

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Oh, dearโ€ฆ

#10 โ€“ In poor taste

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Iโ€™ve never had tasteless sugar, but I canโ€™t imagine itโ€™d be worth advertising.

#11 โ€“ Waitโ€ฆ what?

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Iโ€™m sure this means something. Just no telling what it is.

#12 โ€“ Not ready for graduation

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What year is that again?

#13 โ€“ Roman numerals, take 2

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Okay, so roman numerals are apparently a challenge for many people.

#14 โ€“ Subscribe Now!

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Hmm.. do I want to go with the one-year subscription or twelve months?

#15 โ€“ Pepsi and Who?

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This ad ran in Hong Kong, promoting a joint venture between Pepsi and Japanese clothing company, A Bathing Ape. Their line is called AAPE. Too bad thatโ€™s not what the font conveys. Pepsi confirmed to HuffPost that they would not be using the ad in future campaigns.

#16 โ€“ Anywhere is fine.

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This is what you do when you run out of room, but still have letters left overโ€ฆ just put them anywhere.

#17 โ€“ Not allowed.

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Just a guess, but Iโ€™m betting this toilet almost never gets used. If only there was some kind of punctuation to separate those wordsโ€ฆ

#18 โ€“ Ouch!

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I donโ€™t know about you, but my leg doesnโ€™t bend that way.

#19 โ€“ Yeah, Go You!

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You didnโ€™t really need school anyway, did you? Go aheadโ€ฆ Kick that education to the curb!

#20 โ€“ Good news!

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Congratulations! Youโ€™re pregnant! Who knew?

#21 โ€“ Some words are not meant to be acronyms.

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While I appreciate creative word play, this isnโ€™t one of those times.

#22 โ€“ MBA (More Bad Acronyms)

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And neither is this.

#23 โ€“ Did no one question this?

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This is what happens when you give your designer free reign and refuse to proof any templates before posting them publicly. And is that a mustache?

#24 โ€“ You know what they say about first impressionsโ€ฆ

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Now, THIS is the designer you want to hire!

#25 โ€“ I give upโ€ฆ Who?

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Who comes decides country who comes this toโ€ฆ Who

#26 โ€“ Gift idea!

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This would be perfect for the floating man in your life!

#27 โ€“ Huh?

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Donโ€™t be annoyed. Your parents can show you toilets. But only if you help them. Stupid. I think weโ€™ve all been thinking this, right?

#28 โ€“ BFFโ€™s 4-Eva

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Yes, we all need rapists we can drink with.

#29 โ€“ Floor, please?

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This panel makes riding the elevator an adventure ;)

#30 โ€“ Vegas, baby!

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So, the way you play is, just grab the, uhโ€ฆ wellโ€ฆ you get the idea.

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