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Most offputting Advert on TV?

(114 Posts)
Aely Thu 26-Jun-25 11:23:04

I don't know what the product is because, before this ad is done, I have changed the channel, so I shall give you some clues.

Men sniffing each others' groins. References to slang names for men's "bits and bobs". Said bits and bobs getting a spray.

Anybody actually not cringe when this Ad comes on? Anybody have an even more offputting Ad they would like to mention?

Bellanonna Thu 26-Jun-25 11:27:01

Yes, I’ve seen that one and it’s awful. Pee pants is annoying but I’m not sure if it’s still on. And men talking in children’s voices. No idea what it’s advertising as I reach for the remote and silence it.

eddiecat78 Thu 26-Jun-25 11:54:22

Aely

I don't know what the product is because, before this ad is done, I have changed the channel, so I shall give you some clues.

Men sniffing each others' groins. References to slang names for men's "bits and bobs". Said bits and bobs getting a spray.

Anybody actually not cringe when this Ad comes on? Anybody have an even more offputting Ad they would like to mention?

Yes it is unpleasant - and encourages women to spray bits of their body that don't need spraying!

Magenta8 Thu 26-Jun-25 12:05:04

Anything that is about weeing in your pants, pooing (especially diarrhoea), gushing menstruation, genitals (sniffing of) etc.

I also find the numerous ones about people enjoying artificial smells annoying.

Allira Thu 26-Jun-25 12:08:18

Bellanonna

Yes, I’ve seen that one and it’s awful. Pee pants is annoying but I’m not sure if it’s still on. And men talking in children’s voices. No idea what it’s advertising as I reach for the remote and silence it.

I quite like the men talking in children's voices. 😁
Childish? Perhaps.

However, some of the adverts, particularly ones concerning bodily functions and sniffing backsides like dogs, are just gross.

MickyT Thu 26-Jun-25 12:08:32

Also why so graphic with all these pants, pads and nappies, we all know what goes in them, looks like

Granmarderby10 Thu 26-Jun-25 12:18:50

INDEED! - the job website it plays on Chanel 4 catch-up constantly, the exact same one all through episodes.

Ilovedogs22 Thu 26-Jun-25 14:19:09

I'm with you Magenta8.
I absolutely hate the advert where they sniff -in the air freshener scent as though it was Ambrosia.
It can't be healthy either? 🤨

Dottydots Thu 26-Jun-25 14:51:54

I think I might have said it before, but if our parents came back and watched these adverts, they just wouldn't believe their eyes and ears.

Allira Thu 26-Jun-25 15:49:34

Dottydots

I think I might have said it before, but if our parents came back and watched these adverts, they just wouldn't believe their eyes and ears.

If I was sitting watching with my Dad, he'd be very embarrassed, wriggling a bit and looking down at his paper!

Treebee Thu 26-Jun-25 19:34:39

Saw that ‘naming your smelly bits’ ad at the cinema today; it’s twice as bad on the big screen!

gilbo21 Thu 26-Jun-25 19:45:09

I think I may have bursitis? I thought at first it was a bunion but don’t think it’s misshapen enough. Waiting to see a dr. Does anyone have any tips? It’s excruciatingly painful

Skydancer Thu 26-Jun-25 19:55:45

It’s all disgusting. Everything has gone downhill. I just wonder how much lower things can sink.

Georgesgran Thu 26-Jun-25 20:02:33

gilbo21. You’ve posted on the wrong thread?
There’s already an active thread on Bursitis.

butterandjam Thu 26-Jun-25 20:19:59

Pee pants.
"Oh my gush" and any used sanitarry towels.
Bottom sniffing ad for all-body deodorant.
Brave brandishing of toilet rolls in the office and classroom,
Air fresheners to hide poo smells

butterandjam Thu 26-Jun-25 20:22:26

MickyT

Also why so graphic with all these pants, pads and nappies, we all know what goes in them, looks like

I suspect some people don't know. The kind who send their kids to primary school in nappies because potty training was too much of a struggle.

Mt61 Thu 26-Jun-25 20:26:28

I thought it was the Linx advert, aren’t they sniffing each other’s privates on that advert?

Deedaa Thu 26-Jun-25 20:42:59

My son walked in while this ad was on. "What the hell is that?" was his reaction, so men aren't impressed either.

HowVeryDareYou2 Fri 27-Jun-25 07:47:57

The one for Lynx, where the basketball player sniffs another man's groin, and the woman in the cinema sniffs a man's bum. Revolting.

Allsorts Fri 27-Jun-25 08:12:41

Lynx ads disgusting,wouldn't buy it, also huge bottoms, advertising toilet rolls, sanitary wear,etc. The one of the woman sitting on her husband's shoulder shouting I've got my pee pads on are ads can't stand, put me off buying these type of products, those advertisements are tasteless and vulgar, shows the mind of the person creating them not prospective customers.

Esmay Fri 27-Jun-25 09:22:40

I hate the many advertisements for funeral plans.
Otherwise it has to be the hard sell ones for Dormeo.

Celieanne86 Fri 27-Jun-25 09:42:30

The advert for loo rolls, does the child have to tell the whole school he’s going to the toilet, the other one which makes me cringe are the two men talking in children’s voices, it’s creepy ☹️

luluaugust Fri 27-Jun-25 09:50:40

The fact that you remember these adverts must mean the advertisers job is done, the only thing is can you remember the product.............

Allira Fri 27-Jun-25 10:22:28

luluaugust

The fact that you remember these adverts must mean the advertisers job is done, the only thing is can you remember the product.............

No 😂

henetha Fri 27-Jun-25 10:27:53

Yes, it does make us remember them, maybe, but in my case it also makes me determined not to buy that item. grin