Getting a great deal can feel like a victory against the odds. Whether it’s snagging a pair of designer jeans at a steep discount online or finding budget-friendly headphones, the thrill of a bargain is undeniable. But, the excitement can quickly turn sour. Brace yourself for a journey through some of the worst knockoff brands out there, showcasing times when opting for authenticity would have been the wiser choice!
“Comparison Purposes Only”
I’m curious about how it actually smells. Do you think it resembles a real perfume, or is it just the bottle that’s meant for comparison?
“Finally, a brand that totally represents my view towards life.”
I absolutely need to get myself a pair of these! They’d be even better with an exclamation mark at the end!
“Why get the north face when you can get the huge mountain?”
I mean, they are designed for walking up pretty huge mountains, so why wouldn’t you call it huge mountain? What does North Face even mean?!
“Please tell me this isn’t real. WHY?!”
A perceptive commenter noted that this seems like it would cause a quick trip to the restroom. So, it turns out it’s more Sonic-themed than we initially realized.
“Bazingo!”
Regardless of my age, the word “dweeb” will always strike me as hilariously funny. I can’t quite explain why, but it never fails to crack me up.
Lauren-Ralph
I would absolutely still buy and wear this shirt! I prefer this logo much more than the original one!
“Its-a me, Captain America.”
Alrighty! I believe this version of Captain America could have defeated Thanos simply by jumping on his head!
“They put the hip in worship!”
Wow! I don’t think I’ve ever been this eager to watch a film before. I wonder if it’s available to stream?
“Holy Grail of crappy off-brands!”
This just keeps getting better the more you examine it. I especially enjoy that the KFC knockoff is named “Fried Chicken Hut,” yet the initials displayed are “FCS.”
“My buddy buys cheap shoes online from China. This model is known as ‘run my guy’.”
So, he’s running, which makes him a runner, right? I also love the positive vibe; it feels really motivational!
“I think I’ll stick to Nutella.”
I believe you made a wise decision sticking with Nutella. I don’t even want to imagine how they thought of the name Nut Master.
“Gamechild?”
A few years ago, I purchased a counterfeit Gameboy, and it has turned out to be the most worthless piece of junk I’ve ever owned. Primarily, I only use it to play Tetris because all the other supposed built-in games are incredibly awful.
“Offbrand celebrity.”
The man on the right appears visibly uneasy about the situation. I’m curious whether he attempted to voice his discomfort or simply chose to go along with it quietly.
“Yea. It’s Garfield.”
Sure, here’s a rephrased version: “I can envision internet hipsters eagerly anticipating owning this.”
“Watch out Microsoft, Michael Binbows is coming…”
Michaelsoft Binbows is a real up-and-comer in the tech world. One day his name will be up there with the likes of Bill Gates.
Cars!
After being caught using performance-enhancing fuels, Lightning McQueen spent the remainder of his disgraced life in a euphoric haze, entertaining children at amusement parks.
“Thin Mints’ ugly cousin…”
I really love thin mints, but I can’t even fathom eating one of these giants! They’ve got to be the mintiest things ever!
“I present you the pinnacle of Shanghai markets, a hot glue NY Yankees hat.”
I can only hope that the adhesive was securing a more formal logo, though by now, I wouldn’t be shocked if this was all there is to it.
“Double the Fiddling”
“No, I don’t approve of that at all. The phrase ‘double the fiddling’ should never be employed under any circumstances.”
“Shrork, Fiyana, and Ass!”
Whoever you are, the mastermind behind these terrifying children’s attractions, I simultaneously commend and despise you!
“If only there were a name for this rolling piece of wood.”
“We’ve been brainstorming names for this product in marketing.”
“So, what have you come up with?”
“…Movable stick?”
“Sounds good.”
“Ketchup isn’t a brand name…”
The phrase “Tomato condiment” makes me immediately wonder what makes it different from ketchup! Very suspicious.
“Crack Sparrow.”
Someone else mentioned that this resembles Frank Zappa, and now I can’t unsee it!
“McTime.”
If you thought Hot Dognalds was bad, just wait until you see Mc Burger! It makes Hot Dognalds look professional in comparison!
“My friend and I died laughing in the store ⏤ seen in Taiwan.”
The people who made this certainly are despicable men! Look at the state of that logo!
“Hot Dognald’s”
I mean, the letters aren’t even aligned properly! They’re messing up such fundamental things at this stage!
“The kids from Jimmy Neutron needed new jobs when booted from Nickelodeon.”
The other day, I made a Jimmy Neutron reference and later questioned if people still understood it, so it’s nice to have that reference confirmed.
“My favorite show from my childhood, Cat and rat!”
As a kid, I loved Cat and Rat. I always rooted for Cat to win, though—I couldn’t stand that pesky rat.
“Dude, it’s my favorite chocolate bar.”
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They labeled the box with “Extra Crispy, Extra Creamy!” to emphasize that they are surpassing their name-brand competitor.
“Found this in the store…”
I’ve come across numerous imitations of Pixar movies, and they always have a deeply unsettling quality. I hope this particular one remains on the store shelf indefinitely and deteriorates there.
“Existential crisis games.”
I appreciate the idea of knockoff board games because they are likely identical to the originals, just more affordable. Keep it up, Wilko.
“Looks a bit…phoney doesn’t it?”
They even replaced the buttons, demonstrating a level of care I didn’t anticipate from something like this.
“Mother knew I wanted a Roomba but didn’t want to waste that much money on one. So she found one for a bargain! Note, it has zero vacuuming ability.”
Your mother’s suggestion that you should handle the vacuuming yourself appears to be a passive-aggressive gesture.
“At least they’re honest.”
The longer I stare at these, the more I question their decision to include ‘wet sand brown’ as one of the colors. It’s not particularly appealing.
“A L A N.”
Every time I read that tagline, there’s something about it that really grabs me. Does anyone know where I can actually purchase this shirt?
“Incredibly crappy.”
“When it comes to Pixar imitations, there’s another one worth mentioning. That has to be the largest baby I’ve ever laid eyes on.”
“Paid $10 for it and didnt realize til I put it on…at least it has my name on it.”
Here’s a rewritten version: “That’s essentially the ideal outcome for knockoffs. You might sacrifice some quality, but you gain a significant amount of charm.”
“Coming to your nearest bookstore.”
I hope it wouldn’t. I’m feeling uneasy about this picture; the way that dragon is staring at me doesn’t sit right with me.
“I found this in my room.”
Here’s a rewritten version:
Did you know? I have some interesting trivia about Deepo. Deepo serves as the mascot for the Georgia Aquarium, and there’s even a movie featuring him, created in collaboration with Home Depot, a major supporter of the aquarium. The play on words between Deepo and Depot is quite clever! As for the Sams on the poster, that part remains a mystery to me.
“It was $1. I couldn’t resist.”
I’m familiar with this as well. I’ve watched some clips, and it’s not good.
“Man I love ant hero and amazing strange rope.”
Ant-Man is widely overhyped, but let me introduce you to Ant Hero.
“Crappy or genius?”
Absolutely no kidding, I’d sport these without a second thought. This is comedy at its finest.
Meats, By Dre!
Based on my experience, inserting cold cuts into your ears surprisingly yields better sound quality than using genuine Beats headphones, making them worth considering!
“My favorite soap.”
When Dove soap seems a bit too geared towards femininity for your preference.
“Got These Jeans For A Steal Online, And Now I Know Why…”
Please share your favorite knockoff product from the list in the comments! Mine was the imitation Big Bang Theory mask—it really stood out to me!
