This book is now worth $1,000+ each 🤯
A single Instagram Reel led to every copy of a decades-old book selling out. The video? A guy enthusiastically calling...
Things that seem weird to teach kids today
Look at these two images: cursive vs print, analog vs digital. Both old forms were built for problems that no...
Swanson “3 Course” TV dinner
This vintage Swanson ad nails it with one simple line: “Everything from soup to dessert.” No fluff, no over-explaining. Just...
1972 print ad with good image but bad everything else
This ad grabs your eye fast. That’s a win. The colors, costumes, and painterly vibe scream “colonial vibes.” It’s visually...
Keep an avocado from turning brown
This image nails visual storytelling. In one glance, you get nine different ways to keep guacamole green. It’s useful, clear,...
Beautiful Nippon Beer Ad from 1912
This vintage beer ad isn't shouting “BUY NOW.” Instead, it’s whispering quality and culture through stunning illustration. Two elegant women,...
You become what you think about
That tweet about spotting yellow cars nails it. Your brain finds what it’s trained to look for. Same deal with...
Great unsubscribe email from Drizly
Ever notice how a boring unsubscribe page feels like a chore? Then Drizly hits you with a dog wearing glasses....
“The Quiet Toy” Crayola Ad
This 1979 Crayola ad looks like it’s for kids, but it’s actually talking straight to tired parents. “The quiet toy”...
Daily life check-in
Ever write copy that just feels flat? It might not be your creativity at fault—your body could be the issue....
Beautiful image of a ranch
This photo screams “exclusive.” A stunning ranch, hidden in an “undisclosed location.” Even without more info, you’re instantly curious. That’s...
Documentary recommendations
The “Call Me Miss Cleo” HBO Max poster nails nostalgia and intrigue in one shot. Big pink letters pull your...
Clever Barilla Pasta “Fireworks” Ad
Barilla nailed it with this “Happy New Year” ad. It’s spaghetti arranged like fireworks. No text overload. No confusion. Just...
12 Major Hair Types Simple Graphic
Ever looked at something confusing and thought, “Can’t someone just make this easy?” That’s what this hair type chart does...
“Lumpy Mail” example with bottle opener
Ever check your mail and instantly know which envelopes are junk? That’s the “B-pile.” But anything that feels personal or...
ChatGPT Pricing Plan Structure
OpenAI’s ChatGPT pricing screen is a clean, simple, and smart example of the freemium model done right. It shows the...
Simple Twitter Ad for a coffee company
This ad follows the “keep it stupid simple” rule perfectly. One image, one question, and a list of benefits that...
Mohs Hardness Scale helpful chart
This chart nails it. It takes a complex idea—mineral hardness—and makes it instantly understandable by comparing it to things we...
Surgical terms explained in quick graphic
This simple hand-drawn chart from AsapSCIENCE takes confusing medical jargon and makes it instantly understandable. No fancy graphics. No long...
Awesome “This Morning” vs “Late Afternoon” Bathroom Remodeling Ad
West Shore Home nailed the “Before and After” ad format—but added a killer twist: time. Instead of just showing a...
What you can (and can’t) control puzzle chart
Ever feel overwhelmed by all the things out of your hands as a marketer? This “control vs. can’t control” puzzle...
1986 Honda Helix Ad - YUCK!
The 1986 Honda Helix might be the ugliest scooter ever made. But instead of hiding it, Honda leaned in hard....
Bathroom remodeling before & after Instagram ad
This Bath Fitter ad nails it with one of the oldest tricks in the marketing playbook: visual proof. In a...
1977 Old Faithful and New Faithful Volkswagen Ad
Volkswagen nailed the “Before and After” formula with this simple side‑by‑side ad. On the left, the classic Beetle. On the...