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We live in a world where getting your attention is the name of the game. Brands will do just about anything to get you to look, click, or scroll. So, they throw in trendy TikTok slang, hijack memes, and jump on viral crazes like there's no tomorrow.
Sometimes, it works! Other times? Well... it’s a social media disaster of epic proportions as we witness big companies attempting to 'be one of us' and failing gloriously.
But hey, some brands kinda nailed the social media vibe. Take Duolingo’s sassy green owl, for example. It’s like that wild intern who doesn’t care about rules, posting memes you secretly love, even if they sometimes feel a little off-the-wall. This unfiltered style gave Duolingo over 18 million TikTok fans - respect.
Then there’s Ryanair, the budget airline that decided to roast… everyone. Their social media is basically a comedy roast session, poking fun at strict rules and low fares while riding viral trends like a pro.
Not all attempts crash and burn, but boy, check out McDonald’s CEO awkwardly taste-testing a burger in a video that became meme gold for all the wrong reasons. Did it sell burgers? Not really. Did it give us laughs? You bet.
Wait, This Is Real? I Thought It Was AI!
Okay, I’m old-ish and totally lost on this "maxxing" thing. So I’m gonna pretend it’s a robot talking.
Wait... What Does 'Rawdogging' Even Mean Here?
This one doesn’t even make the PG cut. Please, companies, no more slang for slang’s sake!
Why is it so hard for companies to seem relatable? Well, sometimes, the folks making these ads are living in a whole different world - think supercars, personal shoppers, and zero worries about real life. Meanwhile, customers just want cool, casual, genuine vibes without feeling like they’re being sold to all the time.
Remember Pepsi’s 2017 disaster with Kendall Jenner handing a cop a soda? Yeah, that was supposed to solve world problems but ended up tanking pretty badly, costing Pepsi nearly $100 million. Oopsie.
And who could forget Peloton’s infamous "The Gift That Gives Back" ad from 2019? It tried to be heartwarming but somehow came off as super awkward and sexist. Yep, their stock price did a nosedive right after.
Loving these gloriously bad corporate fails? Scroll through, cringe, laugh, and maybe yell at your screen a little. Got a fave epic fail? Tell us! And if you want more, we’ve got tons of other hilariously bad marketing disasters waiting for you.
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