We can’t believe this controversial milk advert actually got made

A screenshot of the advert on a gradient background and the shocked emoji
(Image credit: 블락/Future)

It's not every day that we get to see an advert that's so questionable it gets banned, but apparently, today is that day. An obscure advert from Korea featuring, shapeshifting women (yes, you read that right) has been taken down after a number of complaints were made – and we can see why. 

The ad for a dairy company has come under fire for including bizarre and controversial imagery of women before they transform into cows (yep it's just as weird as it sounds). The ad also features creepy footage of a man recording women, which has received backlash for resembling non-consensual voyeurism. If you're hoping to make your very own (less-offensive) advert, then why not check out our roundup of the best editing software

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Amelia Bamsey
Staff Writer

Amelia is Creative Bloq’s Staff Writer. After completing a degree in Popular Music and a Master’s in Song Writing, Amelia began designing posters, logos, album covers and websites for musicians. She now enjoys covering a range of topics on Creative Bloq, including posters, optical illusions, logos (she's a particular fan of logo Easter eggs), gaming and illustration. In her free time, she relishes in the likes of art (especially the Pre-Raphaelites), photography and literature. Amelia prides herself on her unorthodox creative methods, her Animal Crossing island and her extensive music library.

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