Alex Buscemi
Some design fails are so confusing or poorly thought out, they cross the line from funny into “wait, can they do that?” territory.
This gallery rounds up those unintentionally offensive, accidentally racist, and wildly misinterpreted choices—the kind where you laugh first, then slowly realize why you probably shouldn’t have.
Whether it’s signage gone wrong, unfortunate product placements, or visual layouts that clearly weren’t reviewed twice (or at all), these moments are a masterclass in what not to do.
There’s no malice behind them—just a perfect storm of bad design, zero oversight, and a dash of unfortunate timing.
And while we know better, sometimes you have to admit that the mistake is what makes it so memorable.
Scroll through these funny design fails and try not to feel too bad for chuckling.
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