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The Stupidest Put a Sock in It Brand Name
Posted in stupid brand names, stupid mistranslations
Tagged close but no cigar, knockoffs
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An Intriguing Tee Shit from the Close but No Cigar Department
Hmm. What’s wrong with this shirt?
The Stupidest Disney (or Rather Diznky) Knock-Off
We wonder if the other sock shows Mindny?
The Stupidest Socks for Any Tom, Dick or Harry from the Close, but No Cigar Department of Brand Knock-offs
Maybe they’re personalized?
10 Very Stupid Superhero Knock-offs: The Secret Lives of Superheroes
Very dubious — and definitely unlicensed — knock-offs from the close-but-no-cigar products department. Batman’s secret fetish; Superman’s secret brother; Peter Parker’s other job … and more.
Posted in stupid products, stupid toys
Tagged batman, knockoffs, spider man, superheroes, superman
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The Stupidest Almost-Snoopys from the Close But No Cigar Department
Today we ran across the newest member of the “Snoopy-esque” knock-off characters. It’s … SNAZZY! (with his little bird pal who, oddly enough, is still named Woodstock (properly spelled too!) And here are MORE of the almost Snoopys…
a somewhat worrisome beverage from the Close but No Cigar Department
This does not make us want to belly up to the bar. It does, however, make us think of many things other than scotch. In fact, we are thinking this is a wonderful gift for ob-gyns.
The Stupidest Pirated DVD Blurb
We can’t imagine anything that would make us want to see a film more. Truly.
Posted in stupid mistranslations, stupid movies
Tagged chinglish, dvds, knockoffs, lost in translation
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from the Stupidest “Something’s Not Quite Right Here” Business Names Department, Caffeinated Spelling desk
So much for Starbucks’ world domination plan …
from the Stupidest “Something’s Not Quite Right Here” Business Names Department, Fruit-Inspired Nomenclature subdivision
We assume they specialize in designer tropical wear?
from the Stupidest “Something’s Not Quite Right Here” Business Names Department, Not-Very-Timely desk
So close. So very close …
from the Close but No Cigar Department, Numerically Problematic Moments in
Something’s not quite right here …
The Stupidest Somewhat Exciting Candy Treat
from the Close but No Cigar Department:
The Stupidest Somewhat Confused Superheroes
More from the Close but No Cigar Department:
The Stupidest Gay Pride Of a Sort T Shirt, Almost Designer
In honor of the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, we present the following t-shirt — which could be from design firm Dolce & Gabbana if we are to trust the D&G logo. But we are mot convinced.
another “Something’s Wrong Here” Product from the Close But No Cigar Licensed Product Knock-offs Department, Super Hero Section
Perhaps this is Superman’s motility-enhanced, hormonally-charged brother.
The Stupidest “Something Isn’t Working Here” DVD Blurb
For some strange reason, we have the sneaking suspicion this DVD isn’t the official studio release. Why could that be? egotvonline
from the Close but No Cigar Department, Cleverly Changing Consonants subdivision
We’d rather have the Franks, thanks . . . rahoi
an Unbearable Product from the Close but No Cigar Department, (un)Licensed Character division
Such a paetty design! And you think it might not be the real thing? Oh, pooh, say we.
from the Close But No Cigar Licensed Product Knock-offs Department, Super Hero Section
There seems to be a small problem here. Or is it simply that more people than we realized have identity issues?
The Stupidest Not-Exactly-a-Rave DVD Blurb
When choosing a blurb from a film review to sell your pirated DVD, we suggest you choose it very, very carefully . . . as below. Makes you want to run out and buy the film, no? (No.) knocking off … Continue reading
from the “Close but No Cigar” Department, Sneakers (or should we say Senakres) subdivision
Gee. Who wouldn’t be fooled by THESE Chinese knock-offs? chinalert
still one more from the Close but No Cigar Department, (un)Licensed Character division
Move over, Snoopy — and, of course, Sniper, Spoony, and Snooby. There’s a new dog in town. Meet . . . Sccoby! (Given the plaid, we assume he’s from the Scottish branch of the family.) china alert
from the Close but No Cigar Department, Peculiar (nearly) Designer Division
How many times have you thought, “If only I had a designer battery for my flashlight!” Possibly never, but that’s not the point. The point is that you can ALMOST have a designer battery. Or you can have … Continue reading
