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Hey there, logo enthusiasts! We sincerely hope you've had your daily dose of coffee because we're about to take a wild ride through the weird and wacky world of logo design fails (I mean, who doesn’t like funny things?). So Pandas, strap in, because we're about to showcase some examples where designers took 'thinking outside the box' a little too literally.

#1

Vermont Maple Syrup Logo

Vermont Maple Syrup Logo

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    South Dakota’s Logo For A New Anti-Meth Campaign

    South Dakota’s Logo For A New Anti-Meth Campaign

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    #3

    Ordered Jordan's Online. Got Fake Ones, Jordan Logo Has An A*s Crack. Wtf Lol

    Ordered Jordan's Online. Got Fake Ones, Jordan Logo Has An A*s Crack. Wtf Lol

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    But how do these unfortunate logos come to be, you may wonder? And more puzzling, how do they get past marketing teams and into the public eye? Well, usually one of the main reasons these logo fails occur is due to lack of research and planning. A well-designed logo requires a deep understanding of the brand, its values, target audience, industry trends, and things alike.

    #4

    iSmart's Logo Really Thew Me For A Second

    iSmart's Logo Really Thew Me For A Second

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    Take me to dinner first
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oh damn, it's upside down! i was like "how the hell is this ismart?" (at least is +jews and not -jews)

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    #5

    Not The Greatest Logo

    Not The Greatest Logo

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    cats_from_the_void
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if you can get *ahem* cream cheese foam *ahem* on top of your tea...

    Nothankyou
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hi people, Your comments are sooo funny, i have belly ache of laughing so much!

    Dash Junior
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How could the marketing people not notice the resemblance to a ding dong and nuggets? (Okay. Will any part of that be censored? I will know in a few seconds. Push Post.)

    Kira Okah
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The owner, who runs the tea shop herself, drew it herself and didn't realise it would be interpreted that way. The logo has been redrawn with a flatter top.

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    NK
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OKAAAAAYYYYYYYYY, so exactly what is it supposed to be?

    RL R
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cannot decide if it is a penis farting or a middle finger.

    Dude
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the F*CK was that supposed to be?!?!? How could it be anything other than a small penis?!?!?!?!?

    Dana Trahan
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn’t know a d**k and ballbag could we any good making drinks. Learn something new every day

    Alditekim
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why aren't they censoring what obviously looks like middle finger?

    David
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How does a logo manage to look like BOTH a "D" AND a middle finger?

    Id row
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oookaaay, if it's not *that*, what is it? I don't even know what they were going for here.

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    #6

    An Unfortunate Logo For A Fitness Center

    An Unfortunate Logo For A Fitness Center

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Welp if I'm going to be fat forever I may as well skip the gym.

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    It's not just about creating something visually pleasing (well, in the case of this post, perhaps this shouldn't be applied); it's about creating something that accurately represents the business and resonates with its consumers. When these factors aren't considered, you end up with logos that seem simply absurd or just highly inappropriate in context...

    #7

    Unfortunate Placement Of The Facebook Logo

    Unfortunate Placement Of The Facebook Logo

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    #8

    Logo Of My Local Doctor's Office

    Logo Of My Local Doctor's Office

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    #9

    Don't Overthink This, It's Just A Handball Club Logo

    Don't Overthink This, It's Just A Handball Club Logo

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    Of course, another case for failure may be due to the design being reviewed in isolation without considering how it might be perceived in the real world, or it might be that those reviewing the logo are too close to the project to see potential problems. Like when you are working on something for such a long time that your perception of it becomes frazzled (especially if you don't get feedback on it).

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    #10

    The Logo For The 1973 Archdiocese Youth Commission

    The Logo For The 1973 Archdiocese Youth Commission

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    #11

    This Store Is Called Jupiter, Their Logo Is The Moon

    This Store Is Called Jupiter, Their Logo Is The Moon

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    #12

    "Yes, A Hanged Family Would Make A Great Logo For Our Company"

    "Yes, A Hanged Family Would Make A Great Logo For Our Company"

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    So Pandas, with all of that out of the way, tell us, which of the failed design logo was your favorite and why? We will be looking forward to your answers both under the photos and the post itself.

    And remember, even if something doesn't turn out perfect on the first try, it's always possible to learn from the mistakes of others and make necessary adjustments. As these examples show, even the best of us can fail at times when working on something for far too long...

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    #13

    This Logo Of A Turkish Water Brand. It Obviously Sucks

    This Logo Of A Turkish Water Brand. It Obviously Sucks

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    #15

    Logo For A Children’s Hospital. Right Side Up Is A Man Juggling/Playing With Kids. Upside Down Is An Angry Man Stomping On Kids

    Logo For A Children’s Hospital. Right Side Up Is A Man Juggling/Playing With Kids. Upside Down Is An Angry Man Stomping On Kids

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    #17

    I Just Feel Like Someone Should’ve Noticed How Bad The Logo Is

    I Just Feel Like Someone Should’ve Noticed How Bad The Logo Is

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    #18

    This Dentist's Choice Of Logo Near My House

    This Dentist's Choice Of Logo Near My House

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    #20

    This Church Near My House Should Probably Rethink Their Logo

    This Church Near My House Should Probably Rethink Their Logo

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    #21

    The Unfortunate Logo Of A Florists Near Me. I've Been Calling It Std's For Years. It's Sid's

    The Unfortunate Logo Of A Florists Near Me. I've Been Calling It Std's For Years. It's Sid's

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a florist near me that has zebra finches in the shop. sometimes i stop by just to look at the little cuties.

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    #23

    The Logo For My Son’s IT Class At School

    The Logo For My Son’s IT Class At School

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    Monday
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It took me way too long to notice the penis, I just saw a computer mouse.

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    #25

    "Cass Toys" Didn't Think Their Logo Design Through Too Well

    "Cass Toys" Didn't Think Their Logo Design Through Too Well

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    #26

    This Horrific Logo

    This Horrific Logo

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    Choco Cookie
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To reach the optimum level of wellness, you must gain the ability to mutate into.......

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    #27

    This New Sushi Restaurant Logo Has A Racist Cra*py Design

    This New Sushi Restaurant Logo Has A Racist Cra*py Design

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    #28

    This Kids Society Logo... The Bullet Holes Are An Interesting Touch

    This Kids Society Logo... The Bullet Holes Are An Interesting Touch

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    1 year ago

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    #29

    Logo Is Having A Bad Case Of Diarrhea

    Logo Is Having A Bad Case Of Diarrhea

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    #30

    This Bank Logo In My Hometown

    This Bank Logo In My Hometown

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    #31

    Ontario’s Logo (Trillium Flower) Looks Like 3 Dudes In A Hot Tub

    Ontario’s Logo (Trillium Flower) Looks Like 3 Dudes In A Hot Tub

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    #32

    Someone Paid Money For This To Be Their Sign And Logo/Mascot. I’m Convinced This Is Drug Lord’s Money Laundering Business

    Someone Paid Money For This To Be Their Sign And Logo/Mascot. I’m Convinced This Is Drug Lord’s Money Laundering Business

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    #33

    This Pet Supplies Company's Logo Is Meant To Depict A Cat And A Dog, But What I See Is A Dead Bird

    This Pet Supplies Company's Logo Is Meant To Depict A Cat And A Dog, But What I See Is A Dead Bird

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    #35

    They Really Need A New Logo

    They Really Need A New Logo

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    #36

    Then Why Use The Recyclable Logo?

    Then Why Use The Recyclable Logo?

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    David
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    let's put this logo here to make the text difficult to read so folks will just see the logo and put their recyclables here.

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    #37

    Russian Bread Company Logo. Literally Cra**y Design

    Russian Bread Company Logo. Literally Cra**y Design

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    Boris Long-Johnson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the Edinburgh golden turd! https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/business/consumer/you-cant-polish-a-turd-but-you-can-clad-it-in-bronze-coloured-steel-3301450

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    #38

    My School's Logo Looks Like A Crying Face

    My School's Logo Looks Like A Crying Face

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    Eldritch_catt0
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did they have to draw the bodies like this?? There are literally so many other, more reasonable ways. Did they just want to be original or sthng?

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    #39

    Quite A Bizarre Logo

    Quite A Bizarre Logo

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    Stardust she/her
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The heck is this? The red F kind of looks terrified, blue F looks creepy like he knows what he’s doing and the C is just staring out into the distance because he doesn’t have a mouth so he can’t use the pacifier

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    #40

    This Logo Of A Bird Also Looks Like A Character Wearing A Hat Puking

    This Logo Of A Bird Also Looks Like A Character Wearing A Hat Puking

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    #41

    Rodent Logo With Teeth Coming Out Of It's Nose Instead Of Mouth

    Rodent Logo With Teeth Coming Out Of It's Nose Instead Of Mouth

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    #43

    This Backpack Logo

    This Backpack Logo

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    cats_from_the_void
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good morning, today could I please have 200g of your finest Sample Text? Oh and could I please buy a backpack with the Sample Text logo? Thx

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    #44

    This Logo Design By Square Enix

    This Logo Design By Square Enix

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    S. E. in Indiana
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well as long as you are not allergic to polyester fiber it should be safe to use. So, have fun.

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    #45

    The Logo For Wheelchair Rugby Looks Like A Guy Falling Off A Wheelchair

    The Logo For Wheelchair Rugby Looks Like A Guy Falling Off A Wheelchair

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    #48

    The Brazilian Cinematheque Logo

    The Brazilian Cinematheque Logo

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    #50

    The New Logo Of My University

    The New Logo Of My University

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    cats_from_the_void
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    to pass the entrance exam one must decipher the code to prove one's intellectual skills and patience. they award scholarships to those that can do it in under 1 hour.

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    #51

    Client: So For My Logo I Want A Bird, The Moon, And A Toilet. Designer: I Mean Ok, But Are You Sure, It'll Look A Bit Odd? Client: Yes

    Client: So For My Logo I Want A Bird, The Moon, And A Toilet. Designer: I Mean Ok, But Are You Sure, It'll Look A Bit Odd? Client: Yes

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    #54

    I Always Thought My Old High School's Logo Was An Abomination. (It's Supposed To Read Bhs)

    I Always Thought My Old High School's Logo Was An Abomination. (It's Supposed To Read Bhs)

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    #55

    This Graphic Design Company Sabotaged Themselves From The Very Start With One Of The Worst Logos Of All Time

    This Graphic Design Company Sabotaged Themselves From The Very Start With One Of The Worst Logos Of All Time

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    #56

    New England Airways’ Logo Just Looks Like Paint Chipping Off The Tail

    New England Airways’ Logo Just Looks Like Paint Chipping Off The Tail

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    Li’l E.
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s Block Island! But it’s true, it does look like the paint peeled off unless you’re familiar with that particular part of Rhode Island.

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    #57

    Saw This Terrifying Logo Today

    Saw This Terrifying Logo Today

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    #58

    If Only There Was A Letter In The Logo That Looked Like A Dollar $ign

    If Only There Was A Letter In The Logo That Looked Like A Dollar $ign

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    #59

    "Let’s Put The Logos Behind The Buttons"

    "Let’s Put The Logos Behind The Buttons"

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    #60

    The New Logo For Arhus University

    The New Logo For Arhus University

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    #61

    Instead Of Using The University’s Logo To Replace The “C” In Central, They Just Kind Of Threw It On There

    Instead Of Using The University’s Logo To Replace The “C” In Central, They Just Kind Of Threw It On There

    xFly1ngPengu1nx Report

    #62

    This Logo Is Actually Kind Of Sad

    This Logo Is Actually Kind Of Sad

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    #63

    Youtube Sports Logo Looks Like Biohazard Warning Logo

    Youtube Sports Logo Looks Like Biohazard Warning Logo

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    Billy Harrelson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I dunno, you ever smelled the boys locker room at high school after a game? Might just be pretty accurate.

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    #66

    The Clothing Company “Stay Wear” Encourages People To Stay Who They Are... And Uses The The Mathematical Symbol For Change In Their Logo

    The Clothing Company “Stay Wear” Encourages People To Stay Who They Are... And Uses The The Mathematical Symbol For Change In Their Logo

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    Doodilydoo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would you want to stay who you are? You're supposed to grow and change as a person! If you're the same as you were ten years ago, you're doing it wrong.

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    #67

    I Hate This Logo So Muc H…

    I Hate This Logo So Muc H…

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    cats_from_the_void
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg I love that place, they have the best blood baths and their weekly summoning rituals are to DIE FOR. 5/5

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    #68

    My Hometown’s New Logo Which Cost Them $97,000

    My Hometown’s New Logo Which Cost Them $97,000

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    #70

    Actual Logo For A Mexican Restaurant In My Town

    Actual Logo For A Mexican Restaurant In My Town

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    #71

    The Actual Logo Of A School Near Me

    The Actual Logo Of A School Near Me

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    #72

    The Most Redundant Logo Ever? Baked Goodies Were Delicious Though

    The Most Redundant Logo Ever? Baked Goodies Were Delicious Though

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    #73

    My Glasses Have An Oakley’s Logo In The Bottom Left Lens. I Frequently Think There Is A Smudge On My Glasses, But Nope!

    My Glasses Have An Oakley’s Logo In The Bottom Left Lens. I Frequently Think There Is A Smudge On My Glasses, But Nope!

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    #75

    Gin Ooo Ng - Even Trying I Can't Make This Logo Work

    Gin Ooo Ng - Even Trying I Can't Make This Logo Work

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    Jake stenhouse
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hah, this place is just off Carnaby street in London. They make a great lychee martini

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    #76

    Let's Try The Logo Upside Down, It's Gonna Be So Edgy

    Let's Try The Logo Upside Down, It's Gonna Be So Edgy

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    #77

    A Logo Including A Globe Where Greenland, Iceland And The UK Have Decided To Fly Away Into The Arctic

    A Logo Including A Globe Where Greenland, Iceland And The UK Have Decided To Fly Away Into The Arctic

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    #78

    Stutterstock's Logo Looks Better Than Ours Anyway

    Stutterstock's Logo Looks Better Than Ours Anyway

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    #80

    Cafe Logo: Halfcup Brunch

    Cafe Logo: Halfcup Brunch

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    #83

    If It Were Level With Karma I'd Feel Better, But There's No Way To Balance This Logo

    If It Were Level With Karma I'd Feel Better, But There's No Way To Balance This Logo

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    #84

    Prints Company Logo On "Transparent" Background

    Prints Company Logo On "Transparent" Background

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    #85

    Delivery Company Copied Their Logo Too, But From Ie And FedEx

    Delivery Company Copied Their Logo Too, But From Ie And FedEx

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    Mat O'Dowd
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Copied from Fedex is a strong word... What makes the FEDEX logo is the arrow formed by the whitespace (negative space) between the E and the X - They didn't copy it, because they were trying to cram in the Exxon logo as well !!!!!! Here is an explainer I made (too much time on my hands!) mix-646ccc...a96d40.jpg mix-646ccc1a96d40.jpg

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    #86

    The Atheist Monument In Florida. All Of That Money Spent And Nobody Thought To Center The Logo

    The Atheist Monument In Florida. All Of That Money Spent And Nobody Thought To Center The Logo

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    Paul Neff
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like the logo was too large to properly fit. This is poor design scaling. Possibly a pro-theistic form of protest, but unprofessional if so.

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