The Most Offensive, Banned and Rejected Ads

By Michael Avery in Bizarre On 30th March 2015
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#1

Kiss Tobacco - Israel - Banned as it contains "obscenity and ressemblance of human beings"

#2

Paddy Power - Ireland - Banned as "the betting odds referred to each woman's chances of either being knocked down by the truck were offensive and demeaned older people"

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#3

NO2ID - UK - Most Complained as "the barcode on Tony Blair's upper lip made him resemble Hitler, which was offensive"

#4

Killer Heels by NMA - UK - Banned as it "trivialised and stylised violence"

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#5

Department of Health - UK - Banned as it can "frighten and distress children"

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#6

Six Feet Under TV Series - UK - Banned as they were "offensive, shocking and likely to cause undue distress"

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#7

Russian Finance Magazine - RUSSIA - Banned for being "immoral"

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#8

The Rules of Attraction (movie) - USA - Banned as "the copulating toys were considered offensive and obscene"

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#9

Towers Anti-Smoking Campaign - CHINA - Rejected as "inappropriate"

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#10

Pregnant Nun Ice Cream Ad Banned in the UK

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#11

Advert deemed 'offensive to Christians' banned

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#12

This printed ad, promoting the BK Super Seven Incher Sandwich, was banned in 2009, for being offensive.

#13

Offensive PETA Ad banned.