Knockoff Brands That Almost Tried Their Best
Have you ever checked the price of a branded item and been confused at why it's so expensive? Does that purse really need to be $400 when it's going to do the same job of holding my gas receipts from 2006 and my Dollar Tree giftcards as the $20 purse? The creators of these knockoff items definitely share our pain.
These items are so close to hitting the mark and so close to being sued. They're hoping you don't stare at them too long and just spend your money and move on. Which you pretty much have to do because there's no way you're getting your money back here.
This Off-Brand Roomba That Doesn't Suck
This Roomba knockoff is only missing one thing—the actual ability to suck anything up. That's pretty important if you're shopping for a vacuum, but honestly, judging by how cheap it looks to make, it's probably better it doesn't work. For you know, fire and electrical safety reasons.
Ah Yes, I'd Love To Smell Like Dave
Pretty sure there's nobody on the planet who'd ever want to use a soap called "Dave's beauty cream." But hey, if you do then I won't judge you. Everyone is into different stuff.
The Justice Magician Who Lived
This world has Barry Motter, Jonald Wessley, and Permoine Grader fighting off the evil forces of Volkswagenmort. It sounds like a great series until you realize that all the wants are made out of sanded-down old toilet plungers.
Off-Brand Life Finds A Way
Your marketing team was so preoccupied with whether or not they could, that they didn't stop to think if they should. And they really shouldn't have for obvious legal reasons.
KFC Had So Many Knockoffs They're Alphabetized
KFC is an international brand and so are their knockoffs apparently. There's so many of them that there's an alphabetized list and they're taking up real market shares. Hopefully, UFC doesn't mind either.
Where Did You Come From Sharp-Hand Joe
The only nightmare on elm street is this unGodly thing. This is the holy grail of bad off-brand items because these toy designers didn't try at all to make this different from the original Freddy Krueger and just left it up to the person who was making up the name. So "sharp-hand Joe" it is.
The Knockoff Promise Land
There's something cool about being in a place filled with only off-brand restaurants. It almost feels like you're at home... until you get food poisoning... then it doesn't feel so great.
Finally, Someone Said How We All Feel About Uggs
These knockoff designers got wise to public opinion about how we feel when we see these shoes, the state of mind you have to be in to wear these, and the thought that runs through your mind when you get water on your pair. Just a resounding "UGGGHHHHH."
The Incredible Nightmare
Want to know a great way to ruin a childhood? Just take your kid to an amusement park where their favorite superheroes look like statues dragged straight out of the underworld. Also, what happened to the other kid? Did she just not make the knockoff cut? Why was this the one time they got picky?
Ronald McDoner Works Here
This pretty rough-looking restaurant is really trying to fly under the radar by putting the McDonald's logo really small on the outside. Not sure if size matters when you're getting sued though.
This Knockoff Should Be Called "Finding Nightmares"
These look like the fish actors who all tried out to play Dory but unfortunately didn't get the part (thanks Ellen Degeneres) and who now play several different understudies in an ensemble cast of the off-Broadway production of the movie. It's a complicated backstory but these terrifying fish deserve some kind of an explanation for existing. Because there's none right now.
Bold Move To Put It Right Next To The Real Nutella
These off-brand companies are daring enough to risk a big corporate lawsuit, so of course they're brave enough to put their products right beside the real version. These stone-cold players are clearly tempting fate while tempting our tastebuds.
These Shirts Are So Bad They're Good
If your immediate reaction to these Peppa Pig Gucci and Thrasher shirts isn't that you want to buy one then you're very wrong. These are so ugly that they're beautiful and the ultimate way to get back at brands you'll never afford.
Just Knockoff It
The person who posted this said they didn't even realize until they got home what the glove said, but they kept it because their name is Mike. Hopefully, it's pronounced "Mikey" though because that's all I can see now.
Australia's Koala Mario Haunts Me
We always see posts of the horrifying giant spiders in Australia and we always joke that we're "never moving there" because of them. Well, this koala-Mario hybrid is another reason not to go. You're welcome.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Amazing Strange Rope Man
I'd love to know how these games got a 4.0 and 4.2 on the App Store since there are probably like six people worldwide actively searching for the game "Amazing Strange Rope." And if they are then they're expecting more... adult content.
Pretty Sure These Avengers Have Never Met
I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure that for Avengers to fight bad guys together they have to exist on the same planet, in the same universe, and at the same time as their colleagues. I'd love to know what loophole the off-brand Marvel comics writers used to rope Avatar into this trio.
The Hit Show, With That Character Twelve In The RightSide-Up World
Halloween is primetime for tall the off-brands to stake their claims in the game. You're going to look so close to all your favorite characters and plus, nobody's going to notice since they're sloshed anyway and their red vampire contacts are blurring their vision.
Wonder If There's Chestbursters In This Remake
I'm glad they clarified twice that in space nobody can hear you. Just in case the "Alan" threw you off and you had no idea that they're referencing a sci-fi space flick. In space.
I'm Just Glad It's Not Abominable Pizza
You can clearly tell from the ads on these restaurants which place has the better-plagiarized marketing team. Adomino Pizza has a similar logo, colors, and window displays as Domino's, so they definitely tried. I know where I'll be spending my money—at Domino's.
Diners, Drive-Ins, And Dupes
Even people can be knockoff versions of other people. Take Guy Fieri and this random audience member on People's Court. They're walking around looking so similar that I'm not sure who's ripping off who anymore.
This Pikachu Gets More Off-Brand The Longer You Stare At It
This knockoff Pikachu looks like it should be on an episode of Botched. Some sick Pokémon trainer and part-time unlicensed plastic surgeon moved its cheeks up above its eyes. It's a crime to practice medicine without a license, but at least they won't get busted for copyright infringement.
It Roughly Translates
Same difference really. The North Face has been too general for too long and the off-brands have something to say about it. They're just trying to specify that the "face" is a mountain, okay? Is being right a crime? Actually, probably in this case.
'Guess Who' Was Taken Way Too Far And Way Too Angsty
Someone needs to check on this knockoff and make sure it's alright because it is very clearly going through something. This "Guess Who" ripoff took a dark turn and it needs some positive words of affirmation, like that our character has brown eyes and glasses.
You Can Dodge Bullets And Lawsuits In This Costume
This is some great marketing for the last-minute costume decider who's having a tough time picking between the priest and the matrix. Sure it's a small market, but so are the chances that "cyber man" is getting this company sued.
More Doctors Than Dr. Who
What's shocking is that some of these are actually made by legit soda companies. Like Zevia, what are you doing? I thought you were doing okay financially? Get out of the knockoff business before these knockoffs beat you so hard you're going to need to see a real doctor.
They're Next To Each Other So That If You Read Fast It's The Normal Brands
These ripoff companies are tricky because it looks like they're just hoping we read the signs fast and think that these are the actual two legit companies. This is some fine psychological research that I would credit them with actually doing except they probably didn't because there's a low bar for any kind of effort being put in. Just saying.
Something Tells Me This Nintendo Isn't Going To Work With A Lot Of Games
Hopefully, this person can play The Legend of Zada, Párkingmon, and Super Smash Cousins on this gaming console. But if I'm being honest I'm really not confident this thing even turns on.
Yep, It's Phony Alright
Hey, at least they were upfront about exactly what kind of product they're delivering. This thing is definitely phony, too bad the person buying it probably didn't realize until after they bought it, plugged it in, and it set their gaming console on fire.
The Love Child Of Game Boy And Consumerism
"Game Child" sounds like it would almost be a good knockoff. The keyword is almost. If it wasn't for the fact that the screen is absurdly tiny, it looks like it's been sitting in the sun for years, and the graphics look like they're from an Etch-A-Sketch, it would be fine.
The Pride Of Bostom
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady may be the GOAT of football quarterbacks and a legend in Boston, but his distant cousin is the pride of Bostom. This distant Brady family member is never forced to live in the shadows of his much more famous family member.
The Most Ambitious Crossover Event In History
I want to imagine that the mind behind this backpack had a story to tell, rather than just simply putting together three brands they know are popular. Actually, I don't want to imagine the mind behind the madness.
This Insensitive Corner Store
Wherever this 9/11 convenience store is, we can promise that the similarity to the 7/11 brand does not make up for the customers you'll lose.
Even if the brand is spelled Nine Eleven it's hard to imagine casually saying that during the conversation when you're talking about where to stop to grab a can of soda.
A Very Speculative Product
This knockoff has done such a good job of not stepping on any other brand's toes that I'm not entirely sure what the product even is. Most products like this will say what they don't taste like, but this "sunflower spread" has left it up to your imagination.
Boba Fett's Great Grandson
Bulba Fett's debut in Poke Wars sounds like a bad piece of fanfiction. Imagine Ash setting free all the Pokemon into the Star Wars universe? After a few generations, they begin to breed with other alien life forms until a new hero is formed: Bulba Fett. His battles with R2-MewTwo would be epic.
Your Entire Childhood Knocked Off
Ciderman looks like he's an apple-based superhero, the Powerpup Squirrels are the scariest cross-breeding I've ever seen, and Plungebob Nopants is just offensive to Spongebob. I can feel the childhood trauma brewing.
Is She Thicc
Someone out there with a dirty mind saw the possibilities behind the name and went for it. I'm pretty sure The South Butt and its branding wouldn't have made it off the ground without people mistaking it for being North Face.
Bring In The B-Staff
Mr. T and the A-Team have a busy schedule, so once in a while, they have to call in reinforcements. The B-Staff probably wasn't the crack commando unit the A-Team was, but they at least they were making a name for themselves in the malls across America.
Batman's Got A New Squad
Batman looks like he was a little disappointed by the latest performance put on by Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Superman, and Cyborg. It looks like he's left the Justice League and decided instead to close himself and create a new Power Rangers squad. To be honest, I'd be pretty intimidated.
Minegame Sword
Most adults aren't able to tell the difference between a Minecraft Sword and this knockoff Minegame Sword. To be honest, neither can I, but I'm positive that any child could. It's a good lesson in remembering to be on the lookout for knockoff brands even when you don't quite understand them yourself.
It's Like They Didn't Even Try
Dr. Perky does not sound like it would taste good. Even if Dr. Pepper wasn't a thing, I still don't know if I would try it. It sounds like the street name for something no one should be taking.
They Couldn't Even Keep The Letter Straight
When it comes to making knock offs of designer brands, most people try and make it look pretty dang close to the original. These people have just straight up outed themselves as guilty.
Are You Asking Me?
I'm not sure why these companies even try to make us think that what is inside these off-putting yellow containers is even close to butter. You're just depressing all of us.
SpongeBob? I Haven't Heard That Name In Years
This is what SpongeBob got up to after the TV show ended and he ran out of things to do. Did he turn to a life of poor decisions and something to do with rats?
It Should Be Called Dating In Your 30s
You're looking at a bunch of pictures of people's faces, asking the same questions over and over and eliminating them one by one. If that doesn't sound like dating then I don't know what does.
Is A Gangster Better Than A Monster?
If you had to choose between turning into a Gangster or turning into a Monster, which would you choose? At the end of the day, it wouldn't really matter because you're basically drinking gasoline.
At Least They Tried
Not only do these cookies have the name of a space villain, but they also don't look tasty in the least! Also, 80 cents? Please, there is no way those are the real thing.
Do You Think They Taste Just As Good?
I would be curious to know if off-brand Doritos used more or less of that tasty flavoring. It appears that these Destos are chicken wing flavored? Which isn't in the Dorito family...yet.
Thin Mints' Instagram Famous Cousin
I am going to be real with you. If I could have a thin mint that was thicker and full of more of that tasty minty stuffing, I would go for that every single time.
Talk About Those Midweek Blues
Is this supposed to be Wednesday Addams or is she supposed to be a personification of that internal dread that we feel when we realize it's only lunchtime on a Wednesday?