Photo: JOHN THYS / Stringer (Getty).
Nobody likes to get called out on their mistakes, but when it’s done in a gentle, lighthearted manner, who’s going to complain? That’s probably why Snickers, the candy bar currently most famous for their “You’re not you when you’re hungry” commercials, was able to slap stickers all around New York City pointing out obvious design fails with little guff from anyone. In fact, if anything, it makes the errors in judgement — or just sheer lack of attention — more tolerable.
Snickers #HungryMistakes Around NYC:
At the end of the day, it’s much more satisfying to make fun of something than fix it anyways.
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Snickers HungryMistakes Around NYC
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Blockin' Key
Hopefully it's open.
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Stairway to Dead Man
This should be fun to watch.
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Going Up!
Just when you thought this sign could fail no more, it takes it to the limit.
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Off the Rails
Hold up as you walk down.
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Fish Out of Order
So abstract.
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Ins and Outs
Just smash it open!