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When it comes to creativity, I believe that not even the sky’s the limit… especially if there’s potential profit involved. And one place that the human imagination truly shines (for better or for worse… probably for worse) is in the creation of knockoff products that are meant to capitalize on the success of well-known brands.

The r/crappyoffbrand subreddit pokes fun at all the hilariously bad knockoff products that can be found around the globe and make up a surprisingly large part of the global economy, and we’ve collected some of the best new pics featured by their 908k+ strong memberbase.

While I’m getting myself a nice refreshing glass of Bepsi and some delicious turkey NcMoggets, have a scroll down, upvote the pics that made you smile and laugh, and share your own encounters with cheap knockoffs in the comments! Psst, Pandas, want to feast your eyes on more knockoffs? They’re free, no strings attached, we promise. All you have to do is click here for our previous article about the ‘Crappy Off Brand’ subreddit.

#2

My Girlfriend's Peepi Socks Finally Arrived

Blue socks with "peepi" printed, resembling a knockoff brand design.

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Counterfeit goods really are big business. However, it’s difficult to put a specific number on its impact because, well, it’s not exactly all legal, is it? That’s why the numbers can vary a lot depending on what report you read.

There’s a huge demand for knockoff products and according to one report released by the OECD and the EUIPO in 2019, it’s an industry that’s worth over 500 billion dollars globally. “The value of imported fake goods worldwide topped $509 billion based on 2016 customs seizure data, up from $461 billion in 2013, the latter of which represents 2.5% of world trade,” writes TFL.

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Meanwhile, World Trademark Review points to the 2018 Global Brand Counterfeiting Report which shows that the volume of international trade in counterfeit goods reached a whopping 1.2 trillion dollars in 2017.

Created back in 2015, the ‘Crappy Off brand’ subreddit will be celebrating its 6th birthday on June 14. The sub’s moderators set a high standard for the type of content that people can post. Not everything is a good fit for r/crappyoffbrand, you see.

#7

Who Lives In A Pineapple Burnt Third Degree!

Knockoff brand sculpture resembling a cartoon character with square pants and a grill for a mouth, in a garden setting.

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#8

Collection Of Oreo Knockoffs

Knockoff brands of cookies with names similar to popular brands displayed in a grid format.

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Madison Feehan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup I've Got Me Some Ohio with a bag of "Eat the Middle." Who Nu it would be (Mario's) Best, and I feel as if I have been Borneo into the revolution of creameos that just makes me want to twist and shout!!

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#9

This Is Slightly Disturbing

Knockoff brand display featuring green ogre and female companion in a store with colorful footwear background.

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Apachebathmat
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In this day and age, if you want to be shrek with titties, that’s completely fine, trust me, I think this is the look my neighbour is headed for

Valley Girl
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you stop selling maternity clothes, that doesn't mean you have to throw out the mannequin.

Brandi VanSteenwyk
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't help but wonder what these mannequins represented before the horrible green paint jobs. Each body part belongs to a different character.

Chich
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There are moulds for these in a factory somewhere and they're cranking them out.

Joe Alcocer
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hey if Captain Kirk can have sex with a green skinned alien...

Marky Mark
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shrek need a more supportive bra. His boobs are sagging more than Fiona's.

Doob
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*says in scottish accent* WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN MY SWAMP!?!?!?!??!

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For instance, the mods make it perfectly clear that if you post absolutely anything related to Fall Guys or Among Us, you’ll end up being banned. Our best guess is that the subreddit was over-saturated with products related to the two popular video games and everyone was a tad fed up with seeing the same old things over and over (and over) again.

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#10

Ham Socks. Found On Aliexpress

Knockoff brand socks with "HaM" label in assorted colors on a dark surface.

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#11

Someone Suggested I Post My New Phone Case Here

Knockoff Pringles phone case labeled "Primlgees" next to a plant on wooden floorboards.

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#12

Surprise ?

Knockoff brands image showing a bag split into "Sup" and "rise," mimicking a popular logo design.

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What’s more the community is specifically dedicated to bad knockoff brands. That means that no good off-brands are welcome. What’s more, the subreddit isn’t the place for people to post badly designed products: it also has to be a knockoff. Other than that, r/crappyoffbrand’s other rules are pretty much the standard that you’d expect from any other popular subreddit: be nice to others, don’t repost stuff, and don’t advertise your own products.

#13

This Is Actually Real And Actually On Prime Video

Knockoff superhero movie listed on a streaming platform, featuring a character in a costume with an "H" emblem.

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#15

"Burger Friends: Friends Have It Their Way"

Knockoff brand sign reading "Burger Friends" with a logo similar to a famous fast-food chain.

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#17

Ah Yes The Tfc

Sign for a knockoff brand "TFC" Tasty Food Centre, featuring an illustrated man with glasses and a beard.

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Madison Feehan
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, Tasty Food Centre, where everything is fried but none of it is chicken.

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#19

Star World

Knockoff brand "Star World" packaging featuring space figures in a sci-fi setting, parodying well-known franchises.

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Toujin C'Thlu
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

'Darth Vader' looks more like a weird techno-dominatrix, and an extra from Planet of the Apes is playing 'Chewbacca'

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#20

Christian Version Of Xbox 360

Hand holding a knockoff video game titled "LIFE 360" with a controller image and religious theme.

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#22

Found Them At My Local Farmer’s Market

Knockoff brand toys titled "Justice Magician," featuring figures similar to famous wizard characters.

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#23

This Lipstick I Just Got

Knockoff brand packaging labeled "VIOTCRLA'S SECRETE" held by a person with painted nails.

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#25

Welcome To Pita Hut, May I Take You Order?

"Knockoff brand 'Pita Hut' sign resembling popular pizza chain logo with a menu board underneath."

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#27

Never Knew All These Social Media Brands All Sell Body Sprays

Knockoff deodorant brands displayed on a store shelf, labeled as Viber, Yahoo, and Telegram.

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#28

Customer Handed Me This To Transfer Their Recovered Data...

Knockoff external hard drive labeled "Samsnug" mimicking a popular brand with similar design and logos.

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#30

Complete With Hair And Sweat!

Knockoff brand sneakers labeled "Under Arms" with a logo similar to Under Armour.

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Casey Burns
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're going to have a very hard time applying those according to the directions.

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#31

Mom's Handling The Business Now

Knockoff brand "Mama John's Pizza" shopfront with bright red and yellow signage.

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#35

Leogs Are A Great Childhood Memory

Knockoff brand "Leog" on yellow block toy case with carabiner clip, resembling famous building toy brand.

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#36

My Partner Told Me She Got Me Some Designer Sock’s

Knockoff brand socks labeled "Calvin Klain" with a spoof of the Calvin Klein logo.

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#39

Are Ya Ready Kids?

Knockoff toy featuring a "SpongeBob SquarePants" themed package with ducks and a toy gun.

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#42

I Don't Really Don't Know Where This Is

I Don't Really Don't Know Where This Is

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Madison Feehan
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's actually hilarious and creative, but what's going on with those eyes?

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#43

Bad Piggies: The Cold War

Bad Piggies: The Cold War

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#44

Mattress Bob Likes That!

Mattress Bob Likes That!

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#46

Nemo But They Are Selling Fish

Nemo But They Are Selling Fish

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#47

This Was Next To A Gamestop

This Was Next To A Gamestop

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jjdubs W
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Okinawa, they have "Hard Off" stores. I've never been, for some reason....

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#48

My World H E L L

My World H E L L

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#51

Put That Thing Back Where It Came From Or So Help Me

Put That Thing Back Where It Came From Or So Help Me

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#52

The Goojje Browser Of China

The Goojje Browser Of China

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#57

Lasted A Whopping 3 Hours In A TV Remote

Lasted A Whopping 3 Hours In A TV Remote

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#58

Found This In Blackpool..

Found This In Blackpool..

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#61

Roberto From Futurama At An Abandoned Theme Park In China

Roberto From Futurama At An Abandoned Theme Park In China

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#64

Just Wow

Just Wow

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TmKhr
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seeing all Minecraft knock offs in Microsoft store just makes me cry a bit

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#65

I Don't Really Don't Know Where This Is, Found In R/Aweonasogang

I Don't Really Don't Know Where This Is, Found In R/Aweonasogang

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