Observed arrival · 2026-09-02

The Ad Pool: A Swimming Pool With 61 Sponsor Spots

theadpool.com Observed source

Editorial interest 82/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A crowdfunding project selling physical advertising positions in a planned 33 × 15 ft backyard swimming pool.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-02 issue.

Field notes

The project maps a proposed 33 × 15 ft replacement pool into 61 purchasable physical positions, with neighboring perimeter units available for larger blocks. Sponsors are told to pay upfront, then receive installation for 365 days after construction, plus a sponsor-focused video within 90 days of installation. The page reports approximately 515,000 followers across four social platforms, but marks the selling, building, and reveal stages as coming soon.

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Editorial observations of this landing page, not a rating.

○OpenPublic substance visible

$PaidCommerce or pricing visible

●ProPolished or operationally mature

◎NicheUnusually specific use

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