Every once in great while, you'll see a commercial that really wows you. Either it's powerfully emotional, or at least it's hysterically funny. You can think of one or two, I'm sure.

Unfortunately, more often you'll see a commercial that makes you wonder just what in the world those people were smoking when they made it. I'm positive you can think of several examples of that. But just in case you can't, here are some of the ones that irked us or had us cracking up for reasons the creators surely did not intend.

Food

Beef, Not Beefcake -- I'm sure you've seen this beef commercial. These two guys have gone out to eat at a steakhouse. They're really enjoying their meal. Why shouldn't they? It's good old-fashioned American MEAT. But all is not right with the world. The two look around and one comments to the other about how uncomfortable he is. For you see, this restaurant is inhabited entirely by female clientele. Lots of female couples and groups of women have come here to enjoy a nice piece of meat. Oh, don't let the pregnant woman who walks by fool you. Oh no. This is definitely a lesbian steakhouse. The two guys should've looked more carefully at the special of the house before entering. It was surely cheesecake.

Good Idea: Taking your buddy out to a nice steakhouse.
Bad Idea: Taking your buddy out to a lesbian steakhouse.

Vegetarians Take Heart! -- With morons like the guy in this commercial, Darwinism will soon weed out the meat-eaters. This interesting little bit opens with rather large, expensive-looking steaks plopping onto the ground. Oh no, one wonders, what is happening to cause such beautiful specimens to hit dirt? The shot pans over to show us the culprit. This barbecuer, the epitome of BBQ himself, is trying to pick up the cooked steaks straight off the grill -- with his fingers! Why? Well, because apparently he can't afford tongs. Admittedly, his grill is one of the cheap kinds. Maybe that's not cow steaks he's grilling there, but dog. Appetizing thought, isn't it? Well, what else are we supposed to think, cooking.com? That he didn't have the foresight to buy tongs? Or at least a decent fork?

Good Idea: Demonstrating your manhood by grilling up choice steaks.
Bad Idea: Demonstrating that men are idiots by burning your fingers.

Rice Krispie Fetishists Unite -- A fat man floats in an above ground pool all by his lonesome. But never fear, he still has his trusty Rice Krispie treats to keep him company. And then, we discover that these delightful treats -- so wholesome and innocent -- float. And not only do they float, they are sticky and can thus be molded into the shape of a woman, to provide the fat man with the 'friend' he is lacking. To make this demented idea all the more traumatising, this was first viewed at the movie theatre before a show, rendering the entire thing about 12' high with surround sound. You know what? I'll bet blow-up dolls float too, and your dog won't try to eat them. Though this commercial does answer the burning question of why Snap, Crackle and Pop would choose to live in a Rice Krispie box.

Good Idea: Fooling around with your friends.
Bad Idea: Fooling around with your food.

Fashion

Obsessive-Compulsive Hair-Washing -- Ah yes, Herbal Essences. They take shampoo to new heights with their oh-so-subtle hints at sex. In one commercial, this woman is in ecstasy after washing her hair in the airplane bathroom. Is it any wonder? She probably was rubbing up against all manner of things in that tiny bathroom while trying to contort herself so she could keep her head over the sink. What was this woman thinking? Plane trips are so dull, I.. I think I'll.. wash my hair! And lucky for her, the flight attendants apparently keep Herbal Essences in stock for just such occasions! No doubt they've also equipped all the restrooms with hair dryers and curlers. Next time you're waiting in line for an airplane restroom, think twice about what the person in there might be doing.

Good Idea: Washing your hair in a hotel bathroom.
Bad Idea: Washing your hair in an airplane bathroom.

Friends

Coming Out -- So there's this new Barbie playset which includes a small row of lockers. Great! Now girls around the world can play with putting fake books in fake lockers! A thrill a minute! But wait, there's more! She can also pass notes to her black friend, Whateverhernameis. Now, how one views commercials is intimately linked to what one has currently been watching. When I first saw this commercial, the only thing that came to mind was the movie I'd just seen for the first time the night before. "The Incredibly True Adventures of Two Girls in Love". In it, the adorable white chick passes notes, through the means of a locker, to the black chick she has a crush on. We all knew about Ken -- et tu, Barbie? And they allow such trash on afternoon television!

Good Idea: Um... sorry, Barbie has never been a good idea.
Bad Idea: Letting Ken anywhere near your GI Joes.