20 Off Brand Names That Are Borderline Unethical

Everyone has encountered those laughable off brand names that seem to take a page directly from their original counterparts. Names like Dr. Pop and Swish are clear imitations of Dr. Pepper and Nike, and it’s easy to notice how closely they resemble the iconic brands they’re trying to copy. While these knockoffs might be hilarious, they raise the question, shouldn’t these brands be held accountable for their questionable naming choices? Though they might give us a good laugh, the similarity to the originals is hard to ignore. Here are 20 off-brand names that you won’t believe exist.

1. The off brand Roomba with zero vacuuming ability.

Two images of a circular robotic vacuum, labeled "Sweep" on top. The left image shows the top view with a power button. The right image shows the underside, revealing wheels and a compartment. The vacuum is held by a hand over a wooden floor.
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2. It just keeps getting worse.

Five stages of accepting margarine as butter, depicted with images: Denial (photo of man), Anger (margarine container with "What, not butter!"), Bargaining ("Could it be butter?"), Depression (sad people), Acceptance (container labeled margarine).
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3. Bootleg fast food will always live in our memory.

Split image meme. Top: a tweet about missing bootleg restaurants in Iran. Bottom left: "BURGER NEXT" sign resembling a fast food logo. Bottom right: "FRESHWAY" sign mimicking a sandwich shop chain.
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4. We think we’ll stick to Nutella.

A jar of Nut Master hazelnut spread is placed on a store shelf. The label features images of hazelnuts and cocoa, with the text indicating it's a hazelnut spread with cocoa.
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5. We hope the guy’s name is at least Mike.

A right hand wears a red glove with the letters "MIKE" and a Nike swoosh logo. The glove covers most of the hand except the fingertips. The background is blurred and neutral in color.
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6. Calling for duty is hilarious.

Three video game cases on a shelf: "KIKA 2020" with a silhouetted figure, "CALLING no DUTY: Secret Operation" showing a close-up face, and "NEED FOR STREET: Payback Time" featuring a car tail light and cityscape.
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7. We didn’t know that’s how you play polo.

A red polo shirt is displayed, featuring a unique embroidery of a person on top of a goat. The shirt is hanging on a rack, and there's a close-up of the embroidered design on the right.
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8. Hey, at least they’re honest.

Dispensers filled with colorful candy-coated chocolates labeled "Chocolate Copycats." Nutrition facts indicate 140 calories per serving. Price is $4.99 per pound. A metal scoop on a chain is attached to the display.
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9. We truly love ant hero and amazing strange rope.

Store listings for two mobile games: "Ant Hero: Transform Big" featuring a futuristic character in a blue suit, and "Amazing Strange Rope" showing a character in a red and gray suit crouching on a building. Both games display their ratings.
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10. It’s so hard to decide who to buy from.

A street view of two adjacent storefronts: "Adomino Pizza" with a blue sign and "Pizza Hot" with a red sign. Both shops display food images. A motorcycle is parked in front, and a purple sign is partially visible.
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11. This is our favorite soap, Dave.

Two boxes of "Dave" beauty cream bar soap are stacked. The packaging is white and blue with a swirl design. Each box contains 4 bars weighing 135g each. The boxes are displayed in a storage or warehouse setting.
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12. The crew is back?

An exercise book cover featuring cartoon characters in detective attire. The background has a text form with fields for school name, student name, subject, class, and date. The book is labeled "Little Master" and has 100 pages, single line.
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13. Surprise, it’s not the brand you thought.

Two images show a black leather bag with a zipper, styled to resemble a designer brand. The first image shows the text "Supr" and the second image shows "rise," humorously forming "Surprise" when combined. A hand is holding the bag.
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14. Existential crisis games.

Two children's board games on a shelf. One is titled "don't torment me" with a colorful board, and the other is titled "who am I" with a guessing board featuring faces. Both are priced at £3.00.
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15. The all new Samzong S4.

A smartphone with "SAMZONG" branding is placed on a surface. Its screen is off, and writing in a different language is visible on a paper to the right.
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16. Unusual events, the best show of the century.

A package labeled "Unusual Events Adults Wig" displays a person wearing a platinum blonde wig against a background of leafless trees. A Snapchat caption reads, "Oh yeah. Unusual Events. My fav show.
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17. Why get the North Face when you can get this.

Close-up of a jacket with a logo that reads "The Huge Mountain," resembling a popular outdoor brand. The jacket is gray and pink. In the background, a woman stands near a rack of clothes in a store.
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18. You don’t need insurance to see these doctors.

A humorous collection of soda cans with "Doctor" themed names, such as Dr. Bob, Dr. Perky, and Dr. Thunder, arranged in rows. The text above reads, "A picture of all the affordable Doctors in the USA.
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19. It’s really starting to get out of hand.

A sheet of stickers featuring cartoon fish and sea creatures from "Deepo." Each character is named "Sam" and includes a variety of colorful fish, a shark, and an octopus, all on a blue background with bubble patterns.
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20. That’s not the Yankee ball cap.

A black cap with a glittery texture has white glue dried on the front, forming an abstract design resembling "NY" lettering. Other caps are visible in the background.
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