The replication of big brand items and symbols, commonly known as knock offs, has become a prevalent aspect of counterfeit goods. While the imitation of products from established brands is often deemed as both unethical and illegal, quite a few of these knock offs have eventually infiltrated pop culture, captivating individuals with their light-hearted nature. These duplicates can come cheaper and more hilarious than their original counterparts.

When it comes to humorous knock offs, prominent brands including Nike, Adidas, and Gucci get targeted the most, from their promotional apparel, shoes, tees and so much more. These brand names and their designs are often playfully invented, making them noteworthy and entertaining. Here are a few of the most amusing and infamous knock offs of big brands:

1. Nike Knock Offs

Nike is one of the largest shoe manufacturers

Have you ever been approached by someone looking to discuss the movie, band, or company branded on your favourite t-shirt? You can get into great conversations with strangers this way, or you can get tortured by know-it-alls who want to one-up you. The SlightlyWrong store deliberately creates variants on famous logo and poster designs with incorrect quotes or images just to stir the pedants out there who can't stand a mistake -- the results are hilarious!

Promotional Shirts With Funny (Intentional!) Mistakes

Promotional t-shirts are some of our most popular products because they offer a large branding area that's visible to a multitude of people when it's being worn. They're even more fun than usual if you print them with a funny design

Designers tend to have good intentions when it comes to their work, but sometimes all the good intentions in the world can't fix a bung design. These funny designer mishaps are from all sorts of situations but serve to remind us all of one important thing; always double check your work before proceeding to production!

Promotional Design Errors to Avoid

Whether you're ordering custom promotional products or simply designing the packaging to go with them, it's important to keep in mind the following;

• Who will be using the product?
• Why will they be using it?
• How does my design allow for both of the above?

The following items don't really adhere to these design staples and as a result,

We've said it before and we'll say it again, we love funny promotional t-shirts! Whether it's hilarious because of the witty slogan, a mistranslation, or simply because of the context we're always looking for some fun photos of hilarious t-shirts in the wild. Today we've got several new pics we've spotted online, and we're sure you'll love them as much as we have!

1. Promote your brand with humor.
2. Keep designs simple and relevant.
3. Use high-quality materials for longevity.

Unintentionally Funny Printed Shirts

We all know it's important to double check our designs before sending them off to production, but these promotional t-shirts with hilariously mistranslated or nonsensical print will make you double check everything again just to be sure!

What a Boring Seahorse

No matter how you feel about Donald Trump, he is undoubtedly a master of self-promotion (if absolutely nothing else). Nowhere is this more apparent than in his official merchandise store which offers keen US fans all manner of promotional products emblazoned with his "Make America Great Again" slogan. T-shirts and hats we've all seen on TV, but if you look a bit further beneath the surface there are several bizarre promotional items that Trump sells... for man's best friend!

1. Trump taps creative promotional strategy.
2. Dog apparel fosters community, starts conversations.
3. Novel merchandise expands the promotional industry.

Presidental Marketing Merchandise

Backpacks are products people use every day in all manner of circumstances. If you're an office worker you might take your work materials with you in a backpack; students will take their textbooks and lunch to school in bags, and let's not forget travellers who need to keep essentials on their backs for easy access. Backpacks are a wonderfully practical item, but it can be fun to express yourself with unique-looking backpacks too.

Weird and Wonderful Promotional Backpacks

We've found five of the zaniest, most memorable promotional backpacks online and put them together in one awesome list. Check them out below;

5) Custom Avocado Backpacks

It's almost May the 19th, and you know what that means -- it's nearly time for another British royal wedding! It's been seven years since William and Kate married, now in 2018, it's time for Harry to tie the knot with his TV star bride, Meghan. However we're not here for the romantic gossip, we're here for the merchandise and trust me, this promotional merchandise delivers!

1. Unconventional items amplify brand impact.
2. Tailor merchandise to trends, audience.
3. Every promotion deserves a royal touch.

Promotional Products Fit For Royalty

While here in Australia many of us don't go all-in for royal watching, back in England (and even in the US this time) there's a

We're used to seeing familiar brands produce familar products. After designer bags? Louis Vuitton has you covered. Hungry for some fried chicken? KFC has what you need. When brands step out of their normal wheelhouse with unexpected products the results can sometimes be successful (see the Pizza Hut Promotional Apparel Range) and other times well, these custom items speak for themselves!

5) Nintendo Brand Playing Cards

This one is a bit deceptive as Nintendo has been producing playing cards since the company began. Video game fans may be surprised to learn that at one point the promotional card

We all love promotional lip balms and chapsticks; they keep our lips moisturised and protected from the sun's harmful rays. They're also just that bit more special when they have a delicious flavouring, particularly when it's a natural and delicious option. But what about all the other lip balm flavours out there? Did you know there's a whole assortment of gross and obscure flavours out there? We decided to check out some of the weirdest lip care options around.

• Stand out with weird lip balm flavours.
• Boost your brand with custom packaging.
• Create unique lip balms for special occasions.

Lunar New Year is in full swing, and that means people all over Australia are enjoying traditional treats and some not-so-traditional treats that are just a lot of fun during the season. Take, for example, fortune cookies. While their actual origin is somewhat murky they've become deeply associated with Chinese events and tradition, so we thought we'd take a look at some incredible customised fortune cookies and their messages just in time for the holidays.

1. Customised fortune cookies for memorable branding.
2. Engage guests with interactive messages.
3. Personalised treats for unique promotions.

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