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AIBU to ask what on earth this ad is about? *Trigger Warning* Sinister Image

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TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 14:41

What even is this? This ad is regularly shown in my Mumsnet feed. It's previously had some very odd text on it too; I can't remember the exact wording (something like "How did you die?") but it seemed pretty sinister... Is anyone else seeing it? Any ideas?

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TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 14:42

Obviously the image didn't attach. Here it is...

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OrsolaRosso · 30/11/2024 14:44

I would re-post on Site Stuff and get MN to have a look.

vodkaredbullgirl · 30/11/2024 14:44

I keep seeing that one too, creepy.

MainStreetOrHighStreet · 30/11/2024 14:46

That’s the first time I’ve seen the face one, but I’ve had that weird hair thing before. I can’t make out what it is.

Onlycoffee · 30/11/2024 14:48

I see that as well, I scroll past quickly as it's weird and disturbing and I don't want the algorithms to think I'm interested!

TheDowagerCountessofPembroke · 30/11/2024 14:51

I’ve not seen that. No image attached, op

TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 14:59

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TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 15:00

MainStreetOrHighStreet · 30/11/2024 14:46

That’s the first time I’ve seen the face one, but I’ve had that weird hair thing before. I can’t make out what it is.

Yeah, the face was something else before, maybe a doll of some sort? The face appeared a day or two ago...

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TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 15:01

Onlycoffee · 30/11/2024 14:48

I see that as well, I scroll past quickly as it's weird and disturbing and I don't want the algorithms to think I'm interested!

I was scared to screenshot it... but it changed to a lovely diamond ring 😂

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Movinginthesunlight · 30/11/2024 15:02

I've had the hair picture a few times, don't know what it is and don't like it!

Fannyfiggs · 30/11/2024 15:04

Movinginthesunlight · 30/11/2024 15:02

I've had the hair picture a few times, don't know what it is and don't like it!

It's actually wool. I couldn't stand it any longer and had to click on it 😂

TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 15:07

Fannyfiggs · 30/11/2024 15:04

It's actually wool. I couldn't stand it any longer and had to click on it 😂

Thank you @Fannyfiggs 😂

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BrendaSmall · 30/11/2024 15:07

TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 14:42

Obviously the image didn't attach. Here it is...

where??

WearyAuldWumman · 30/11/2024 15:08

TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 15:00

Yeah, the face was something else before, maybe a doll of some sort? The face appeared a day or two ago...

I'm going to have nightmares now!

TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 15:08

BrendaSmall · 30/11/2024 15:07

where??

it's there now, keep scrolling... (no idea why I find it so challenging to add a pic in here)

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Hiddle1976 · 30/11/2024 15:11

TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 14:59

trying to attach...

On the right it looks like a very old image of someone with a hair lip without surgery. Not sure why it's attached to a wool seller on etsy. 🤔

TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 15:11

WearyAuldWumman · 30/11/2024 15:08

I'm going to have nightmares now!

Sorry!

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WearyAuldWumman · 30/11/2024 15:12

TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 15:11

Sorry!

:D I'll live!

Hiddle1976 · 30/11/2024 15:12

WearyAuldWumman · 30/11/2024 15:08

I'm going to have nightmares now!

Get a grip ffs

TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 15:13

Oh it's changed again, I think it's added the "Why did I die" thing... (fingers crossed it will attach)

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BrendaSmall · 30/11/2024 15:13

TheITCrowded · 30/11/2024 15:08

it's there now, keep scrolling... (no idea why I find it so challenging to add a pic in here)

Are you on about the Etsy thing?
if so, I can’t see anything wrong with it 😀

Allthehorsesintheworld · 30/11/2024 15:15

Yes it’s weird stuff sold on Etsy.
The face is a man affected by Leprosy. Very distasteful to sell stuff like this imo. Looks Victorian and they were very into so called “freak shows”
No idea what furry thing is.

NerdWhoEatsMedlar · 30/11/2024 15:19

The Etsy product has no links to the man's face
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/570894400/wonderland-art-yarn-18-laughing-and

MN ads have a tendency to do weird things at the moment.

feebeecat · 30/11/2024 15:19

I have that too - it’s weird. Am trying to figure out who I’d hate enough to ‘gift’ that to.

CitiesInDust · 30/11/2024 15:20

It’s adverts for things you can buy on Etsy.