Knockoff brands that didn’t really even try that hard

Why go through the hassle of coming up with your own brand name and marketing plan to make sure your product stands out among the big leagues when you could just profit off of others' success?

That's exactly what these people thought, except they didn't even bother proofreading to make sure their product was even slightly believable. They did, however, give us a good laugh with their attempt.

High-Quality Designer Socks

Calvin Klain socks knockoff
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"My partner told me she got me some designer socks." It's the thought that counts, right? Clearly, she wanted to spoil her boyfriend with brand names but was also on a budget.

If you notice Calvin Klein is suspiciously cheap, odds are there's a reason.

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From Ronald To Mahmoud

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Mr. Mahmoud restaurant
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Forget Ronald McDonald with his red hair. We forget that each culture tends to put its own twist on popular brands.

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Mr. Mahmoud is causing some serious competition by also offering pizza on his menu. Imagine being able to get fries, pizza, and a burger all at once to satisfy all your cravings,

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Sending Mixed Messages

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Shrek 2 backpack with Piccolo on it
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There's surprisingly quite a number of green creatures out there. Between Shrek, The Hulk, Piccolo, and whoever else, it's easy to get confused.

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What makes this particularly funny, though, is why Shrek 2 and not just Shrek the original?

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Close Enough

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shoes with the logo
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We're not sure if this is meant as an instruction of where to wear this particular piece of clothing or a terrible attempt of knocking off "Under Armour."

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Either way, they look like nice enough shoes, so why pay the for the overpriced anyway?

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Harry Potter's Resume Position

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If Harry Potter ever needed to get a job now that he's saved the world a couple of times, he could definitely get away with "Justice Magician" as his title.

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It has a better ring to it than "wizard."

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The Best Of Both Worlds

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Sorry to disappoint but Pita Hut actually only sells pitas, and there's no sign of pizza anywhere.

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So if you're looking for comfort food, we have healthy options here instead.

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Shoulders, Knees, And Toes

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We're not sure what translation device some of these companies use, but clearly they need to invest in a new one.

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Changing letters doesn't suddenly fix copyright issues, especially if there are spelling errors.

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WhatsApp Perfume

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WhatsApp perfume
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Believe it or not, some people are fans of this WhatsApp perfume, despite it supposedly being a messenger app.

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One Redditor even appreciates the logo: "My favorite part is the fact that it uses the old iOS app icon texture. It's the cherry on top."

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Step Aside

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Colonel Harland David Sanders has got some serious competition clearly.

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Why opt for Kentucky fried chicken when you can have a whole tasty food center? Although it's unclear what kind of food exactly is available.

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FWB: Friends With Burgers

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Forget about friends with benefits and one-night stands, we want friends with burgers, friends with fries, and friends with Diet Cokes.

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That's the kind of friendship that keeps on giving, including weight gain.

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Now Available For All Viewing

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fake Superman on Prime Video
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This is actually real and actually on Prime Video.

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We didn't waste our time watching to give you a proper review, but judging by the fact that they traded the famous "S" on the uniform for an "H" we don't have high hopes.

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Ham Socks

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ham socks instead of h&m
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These "HaM" socks were found on Aliexpress. We bet you didn't know that the 'H&M' are actually the initials of the subsidiaries: Hennes & Mauritz.

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If you're going to profit off of someone else's business, we suggest you at least do the research behind it.

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Hide Your Kids

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SpongeBob with fire in his mouth
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This photo was posted on Reddit with the caption: "Who lives in a pineapple burnt third degree."

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Unless you want to burn all their childhood memories in flames, we suggest you never show this version of SpongeBob to your kids.

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Fashion Has No Rules

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knockoff Pepsi socks that say
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We're not sure why someone would want to wear Pepsi on their socks in the first place, so let this be their lesson learned.

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Let brands stick to one purpose. Pepsi is meant to be drunk, not worn.

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It Just Do

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Mike's backpack with a knockoff Nike logo swoosh
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This may be no Nike, but if his name is Mike, then why not?

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Clearly, someone thought "I want to make some money" and was inspired by Nike's "Just Do It" motto. Except they wanted to do it in the quickest, easiest way possible

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Ralph Lacoste

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Ralph Lauren and Lacoste logos on same shirt
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There's no denying that even the biggest brand names are in competition with one another. It looks like the logos are interacting with each other and like Ralph is trying to beat away the Lacoste alligator.

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However, at least they found a world where they could both live together on the same shirt.