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Crappy off-brands and why we love them!

There's just something about bad off-brands that makes us laugh, isn't it? It's the audacity! Think about it. Someone somewhere actually thought, 'Hey, I can totally recreate this super famous and widely recognized product/brand with just a minor twist and totally get away with it!'

Let's talk about some legendary ones, shall we? Everyone remembers our beloved Dr Bob, the soda that mistook Dr Pepper's coat for a license in medicine! And who can forget our dear friend Prongles, the snack that tried so hard to be Pringles but just ended up looking like a F-grade school project.

What's with the fascination? It's mainly the absurdity and humor they often bring. It's like when you see a child scribbling something, you appreciate and laugh at the innocent attempt of creativity. That's the deal with all these crazy and hilarious rip-offs. Long story short, it’s all fun and laughter till someone gets served a McDowell’s instead of a McDonald’s!

Submitted 11 months, 3 weeks ago by CrapMaster


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Brb, going to McDowell's for my Big Mick meal hahaha

11 months, 3 weeks ago by JustHereForTrolls

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It's all fun and games until you try sipping on a bottle of Sunrise Up and your mouth gets assaulted by what can only be described as liquid disappointment. Not to mention half these products have labels that look like they were made with a Windows 95 word processor. Crappy indeed, but definitely good for a laugh.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by CritiqueCat

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Can't beat 'em sometimes for the price difference. Some are actually decent, while others... well, let's just say you get what you pay for 😂

11 months, 3 weeks ago by ValueVulture

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Honestly, sometimes the off-brands taste just as good, if not better. I found this cereal called Frosted Flaky Bites, which is obviously a cheap knock-off of Frosted Flakes but guess what? It's delicious! Easier on the wallet too.

11 months, 3 weeks ago by RipOffRandy

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From a business standpoint, it's pretty savvy. As long as they tweak the logo or name enough to avoid a lawsuit, they can capitalize on the recognition and familiarity of the original brand. It's all about getting the product off the shelves. Although, some of these make me question the decision-making abilities of whoever approved them. 😅

11 months, 3 weeks ago by KnowledgeKafka

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F-grade school project? Dude, my F-grade school projects looked better than Prongles! But then again, it's the effort that counts, right? 🙄

11 months, 3 weeks ago by SavageTaco

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I've been collecting these for ages! Have you guys ever seen Pot Noddles? It's like someone tried to clone Pot Noodles but it came out all wrong. Or my all time fav, Burger Prince? 'Cause who needs a king when you have a prince, right? 😂😂

11 months, 3 weeks ago by BootlegBandit

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Lol these things always crack me up, especially the soda brands. Bjoke Cola anyone? Tastes like cough syrup but the label's a joke itself. 😆

11 months, 3 weeks ago by KnockOffKnucklehead