Famous Failures
This Coke replacement was such a disaster in 1985 that it was pulled in under 3 months.
What is New Coke?
This fast food chain has used the slogan 'I’m Lovin’ It' since 2003.
What is McDonald's?
This actor caused controversy by slapping Chris Rock on stage during the 2022 Academy Awards.
Who is Wil Smith?
This 2007 YouTube clip showed a baby biting his older brother’s finger, leading to the line 'Ouch, Charlie!'
What is Charlie Bit My Finger?
This small Indiana town is home to Eleven and her friends in 'Stranger Things.'
What is 'Hawkins"?
This now-defunct social media platform was Google’s failed attempt to compete with Facebook.
What is Google+?
This cell service provider became known for the catchphrase 'Can you hear me now?'
What is Verizon?
This movie was mistakenly announced as Best Picture in 2017 before Moonlight was revealed as the actual winner.
What is La La Land?
This baritone-voiced internet singer released the song 'Chocolate Rain.'
Who is Tay Zonday?
This animated town is where Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa live.
What is 'Springfield'?
This music festival promised private villas and gourmet food but delivered disaster relief tents and cheese sandwiches.
What is Fyre Festival?
This beer brand featured 'The Most Interesting Man in the World.'
What is Dos Equis?
This South Korean film made history as the first non-English language movie to win Best Picture.
What is Parasite?
This short video, featuring a man talking about elephants, was the first video ever uploaded to YouTube.
What is "Me at the Zoo"?
These are the two main continents where most of the events in the Game of Thrones series take place.
What are Westeros and Essos?
This Samsung smartphone model was recalled for spontaneously catching fire.
What is the Galaxy Note 7?
This men’s hygiene brand featured a viral campaign with a shirtless man on a horse.
What is Old Spice?
This animated Disney classic was the first of its kind to be nominated for Best Picture.
What is Beauty and the Beast?
This early YouTube creator gained massive popularity with comedy skits like "How to be Ninja" and "Nice Guys."
Who is Ryan Higa?
This fictional Texas town is the setting for the animated series King of the Hill.
What is Arlen, Texas?
This romantic comedy starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez is widely considered one of the worst films ever made.
What is Gigli?
This soda variation by PepsiCo was launched in the early 2000s and branded as extreme.
What is Mountain Dew Code Red?
This actress holds the record for the most Oscar nominations in acting categories.
Who is Meryl Streep?
This YouTuber gained fame in the late 2000s for characters like Shanaynay and controversial comedy sketches, later pivoting to conspiracy videos and docuseries.
Who is Shane Dawson?
This desert planet is the setting of much of the 'Dune' saga.
What is Arrakis?