The document discusses several criticisms that are levied against advertising. It notes that advertising is often accused of using puffery and exaggerating product qualities, as well as making untruthful, deceptive, or misleading claims. Advertising is also criticized for being offensive, tasteless, or irritating in its appeals and presentations. Additionally, critics argue that advertising encourages materialism and creates artificial wants by portraying possessions as symbols of status and success. Comparative advertising and the use of stereotypes are also cited as unethical practices in the advertising industry.