10 Brands That Went VIRAL for the WRONG Reasons

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10 Brands That Went VIRAL for the WRONG Reasons

From offensive ads to data breaches, some brands have gone viral for all the wrong reasons. Join us as we explore the most notorious PR disasters that set social media ablaze! These companies learned the hard way that not all publicity is good publicity when their missteps triggered widespread backlash and damaged public trust. Our countdown includes Papa John’s racist controversy, Mattel’s inappropriate QR code scandal, H&M’s offensive hoodie, United Airlines’ passenger removal incident, Balenciaga’s inappropriate ad campaigns, and Pepsi’s tone-deaf Kendall Jenner commercial. Have you ever boycotted a brand because of its controversies? Tell us in the comments!

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Date: August 2, 2025