I Think Expedia’s Hotel Ad Targeting Is Broken…

I Think Expedia’s Hotel Ad Targeting Is Broken…

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A friend just shared a short screen capture video of the two Expedia ads he was served back-to-back on Instagram, and… well… I have no words.

Makkah or Alpha Gay Resort, the choice is yours!
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  1. Agro Newbs Guest

    There seems to be a contingent of off putting people commenting on the site lately. This was supposed to be a funny little post about a weird little quirk of online advertising, and people are bringing their weird political baggage so much these days

  2. Never In Doubt Guest

    Your browser history knows you better than your therapist.

    1. Information Panopticon Guest

      Often, yes. But sometimes it's hilariously wrong. Got back from Marbella visiting family over a month ago and I'm still getting ads in Spanish, many of them for businesses local to the Marbella area.

      It's refreshing when the algos get it wrong.

  3. bitterproffit Guest

    Having sat in the Executive Lounge at the Conrad in Dubai getting cruised by Saudis sipping cocktails and hearing their phones make the Grindr noise, yes, I believe there is no contradiction in these ads.

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  4. Endre Guest

    Well, members of the LGBTQIA+ community openly support Hxmas and “Free Palestine”, while simultaneously searching for the best hookup in the neighborhood. The algorithm just keeps displaying what your browsing history is

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  5. Robert Gold

    Wow.

    This feels like Lucky c. 2013, when I started reading.

  6. derek Guest

    Maybe it detected cookies from gay porn and Google searches of Middle Eastern countries?

  7. Ray Guest

    Booking.com, too. I’ve been advertised many a gay hotel in Spain. If you want to target me specifically, at least know I’m looking in Thailand!

  8. JB Guest

    I love this post, and I love the comments even more!

    This was a good laugh lol!

  9. Jesse13927 Gold

    Sometimes, the Venn diagram turns out to be a lot closer than you would have thought at first glance.

  10. Ramadamn, Girl! Guest

    "Yas daddy!"

    followed by

    "Yes, Allah"

    ok. I'm done.

  11. Hijabi Baby One more Time Guest

    Expedia seems to be all about getting on your knees for this targeted user

  12. Mecca My Day Guest

    Do I pack my harness or my ihram?

  13. tuotuo Gold

    Can you apply for the Guinness World Record for the blog with the least words?

  14. Sharia Lawless Guest

    Talk about Werk Hard, Pray "Harder"

  15. Burqa She Better Don't Guest

    Can muslims have a super fun weekend at the gay resort then go ask for forgiveness like Catholics at confession?

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  16. Jihad me at Hello Guest

    I don't know.
    Is your friend a closeted Saudi that feels obligated to do the Hajj? :)

  17. hbilbao Gold

    Maybe one of those two destinations will soon start catering to a new type of visitor, lol

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Ramadamn, Girl! Guest

"Yas daddy!" followed by "Yes, Allah" ok. I'm done.

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Hijabi Baby One more Time Guest

Expedia seems to be all about getting on your knees for this targeted user

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Burqa She Better Don't Guest

Can muslims have a super fun weekend at the gay resort then go ask for forgiveness like Catholics at confession?

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