What does it mean when you call something “bad”? It’s not completely clear. Sometimes, if you call an object “bad,” you mean badly made, shabbily put together, low quality. But there’s another kind of “bad”: when something is executed beautifully, but the idea is terrible. For a concept that is tacky, horrifying, or just plain bizarre, no amount of beautiful craftsmanship will save it. Want to see what we mean? We’ve gathered 45 examples from around the web of fashion, cars, décor and more where the execution is superb, but the concept is terrible. Read on to enjoy all the baffling design choices.
#1: Minion Mania
Do you remember when Despicable Me first came out and Minions were huge? I mean, they are still huge—it seems like they make a new Minions movie just about every six months—but there was a time when they were inescapable, whether it was toys, T-shirts, or cheesy memes your great aunt posted on Facebook that said, “This coffee must be broken, I’m still tired!”
Well, if you miss the days of absolute Minion ascendancy, have I got the outdoor fireplace for you! Or maybe it’s some kind of barbecue? Or just a decorative piece? Honestly, I have no idea what’s going on here.