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It's Never Too Early To Start Thinking About The Next Worst
Ad In America

It's Never Too Early To Start Thinking About The Next Worst Ad In America

It’s been about a month since you, the readers of Consumerist, selected the Absolute Worst Ad In America. But since there are new, crappy ads already cropping up on the TV, we are asking you to be ever-vigilant in advance of the next competition. [More]

Wow! That's A $&#!!% Ad! Staples Commercial Voted Worst Ad In America For 2010

Wow! That's A $&#!!% Ad! Staples Commercial Voted Worst Ad In America For 2010

It seems like ages ago that we first asked you to tell us which commercials were getting under your skin. And you responded by the thousands! We “took it seriously” and painstakingly whittled your suggestions down to the final nominees for our first ever Worst Ad In America Awards. And now, with more than 100 000 votes counted in our completely unscientific poll, we have a clear winner (or is it loser?) — Staples’ “Wow! That’s a Low Price!” commercial.

Here Are The Final Results Of Worst Ad In America 2010

Here Are The Final Results Of Worst Ad In America 2010

Come Out Tonight To Celebrate The Worst Ad In America!

Come Out Tonight To Celebrate The Worst Ad In America!

Yes, this is last-minute, but Consumerist wants to invite all our NYC-area readers (over the age of 21) to come out tonight to toast our first ever Worst Ad In America Awards! [More]

Final Chance To Vote On The Worst Ad In America!

Final Chance To Vote On The Worst Ad In America!

After almost a week of voting — and nearly 100,000 votes — it’s down to the final hours before we shut down the polling on Consumerist’s first ever Worst Ad In America Awards. [More]

What Are The Best (Or Least Annoying) Ads On TV Right Now?

What Are The Best (Or Least Annoying) Ads On TV Right Now?

While voting is still open for Consumerist’s first ever Worst Ad In America Awards, we decided to take a respite from all the negativity for a bit. [More]

Vote Here For Worst Ad In America 2010!

Vote Here For Worst Ad In America 2010!

Now that the nominees have been announced for Consumerist’s First Annual Worst Ad In America Awards, it’s time to get your vote on! [More]

Experts, Critics, Other Loudmouths Sound Off About Worst Ad In America Nominees

Experts, Critics, Other Loudmouths Sound Off About Worst Ad In America Nominees

UPDATE: Be sure to check out the 2011 edition of our Worst Ad Round Table! [More]

Quiznos Responds To Worst Ad In America Nomination

Quiznos Responds To Worst Ad In America Nomination

Among the five aggravating ads duking it out for in the battle royale that is Consumerist’s first ever Worst Ad In America Awards, is the “Singimals” campaign by sandwich shop Quiznos. Surprisingly, the sandwich company actually responded to our request for a comment on their inclusion. [More]

Here Are Your Nominees For Consumerist's Worst Ad In America 2010!

Here Are Your Nominees For Consumerist's Worst Ad In America 2010!

Readers of Consumerist: We asked you to tell us which commercials you hate the most, and oh boy, did you let us know. Finally, after sifting through thousands of your suggestions, we bring you your nominations for Consumerist’s First Annual Worst Ad In America Awards. [More]

Announcing Consumerist's First Annual Worst Ad In America Awards

Announcing Consumerist's First Annual Worst Ad In America Awards

Those of you with good memories may recall that we recently asked readers to nominate the worst ads currently airing on U.S. TV. What had been intended as fodder for a one-off poll has blossomed into something much bigger — Consumerist’s First Annual Worst Ad In America Awards. [More]