Monday, Microsoft announced that Microsoft Tag — the company's customizable QR code alternative — is shutting down in August 2015.
To which the tech world replied, "Wait ... QR codes are still a thing?" (The answer is yes. Gillette even incorporated the Rorschach-like, black-and-white, scannable blocks on a recent Kate Upton ad.)
Scanbuy is taking over the support for Microsoft's Tag technology next month.
Even though some research has shown that people are increasingly scanning QR codes, Aaron Strout at Marketing Land predicted that 2013 will be the last year of the QR code. "What I haven’t been able to find are statistics that show repeat usage," Strout wrote. "My guess is that there is a reason for that."
To reinforce the point, we have collected some of the worst QR code mishaps ever.
When QR Codes get 3-D.
WTF QR Codes
Scanning the weapon code might lead to a cavity search.
WTF QR Codes
What's more likely: that this was done in Silicon Valley or Williamsburg?
WTF QR Codes
Is this really the most effective way to find a lost dog?
WTF QR Codes
To avoid the whole lost pet scenario.
WTF QR Codes
The photo submitter said it best: "Hey buddy, could you pass me your spoon when you’re done so I can DIG OUT MY EYES WITH IT?!"
WTF QR Codes
Doesn't a spinning QR code kind of defeat the point?
WTF QR Codes
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Remember to wash your hands ...
WTF QR Codes
There are just no words.
WTF QR Codes
Sigh ... good luck finding cell service in the subway.
WTF QR Codes
On the off chance that you do have service in the subway, scan at your own risk.
WTF QR Codes
Banan-advertising!
WTF QR Codes
Umm ...
WTF QR Codes
Please say that this is an attempt at ironic humor.
WTF QR Codes
If you thought that was weird ...
Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/microsoft-sells-tag-qr-codes-dont-work-2013-8?op=1#ixzz2cW6W4T8Z
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