The Full Introduction to Jim Hagar'ts Subliminal World, a site that comments and analyses many contemporary examples of subliminal advertising. All of the ads that are illustrated and discussed can all be summed up under the phrase manipulative advertising . The 'subliminal' adverts are unethical and can be considered to breach professional guidelines.
Legal restrictions tend to apply to TV transmissions rather than to printed ads.
The ads in question can be sexy, cheeky, rude, disturbing, distressing, crude, cynical, depressing and, very occasionally,they may be humorous. Quite often, if you only look at them superficially, they appear boring. If you are of a sensitive nature, then stop here - but not for long. If you are insensitive then you need not bother continuing. But whatever your nature, in general, it pays to be curious.