{"id":129,"date":"2013-04-02T09:46:24","date_gmt":"2013-04-02T09:46:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.designmantic.com\/?p=129"},"modified":"2023-11-02T07:09:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T07:09:55","slug":"funny-honest-logos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.designmantic.com\/blog\/funny-honest-logos\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Funny Honest Logos of Famous Brands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Commercial branding strategies reflect the foresight and worth of a brand. They earn it a perpetual recognition in the customers\u2019 minds. It is important for a logo to reflect the true essence and message of a brand because that is what the customers begin to expect from it.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yet most of the time, we find brands that do not live up to their claims. These are multinational companies which have millions of customers around the globe. Every passing day makes it easier to recognize the dishonest approach of these commercial firms who only focus and exaggerate on the positives.<\/p>\n
\n Design Your Logo Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Artist Viktor Hertz<\/a><\/strong> unveiled a number of such corporations in his creative series \u201cHonest Logos.\u201d We have experimented with a few of our own favorites. Let us know how much you agree with these revelations in the comments section.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Related: Logos Telling News \u2013 More than just a symbol!<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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1. Facebook<\/a> = Procrastination<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Facebook\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do I need to explain the connection!? \u2026.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Dunkin\u2019 Donuts<\/a> = Buildin\u2019 Bodyfat<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Dunkin\u2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The sugary donuts are full of fats so whenever you eat one, you\u2019re \u201cbuilding bodyfat.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Disney Channel<\/a> = Very Cheesy Pictures<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Disney<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You can watch the same romantic fantasy stuff again and again. \u201cVery cheesy\u201d indeed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Nintendo<\/a> = Nothing to do<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Nintendo\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
They say video gaming is for idle people. Hence, it can rightly be tagged \u201cnothing to do.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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5. Starbucks Coffee<\/a> = Sugerbomb Combos<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Starbucks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Starbucks coffee may be delicious, but most of their stuff is honestly \u201csugar bomb\u201d at the nutrition level.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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6. McDonald\u2019s<\/a> = McDiabetes<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"McDonald\u2019s\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Junk food is harmful for health. McFood is beyond dangerous.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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7. Coca-Cola<\/a> = Commercialism<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Coca-Cola\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brands such as Coca Cola have contributed a lot in promoting \u201ccommercialism.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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8. Apple<\/a> = Appearance Costs<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Apple\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You need it to make an \u201cappearance\u201d and it \u201ccosts\u201d you an arm and leg.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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9. Windows<\/a> = Will work for a While<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Windows\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
As newer systems have emerged, Windows has acquired the reputation of \u201cWill work for a While.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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10. YouTube<\/a> = Cat Videos<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"YouTube\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Too many \u201cCat videos.\u201d Enough said.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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11. Nokia<\/a> = NoKids (want our phones anymore!)<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Nokia\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kids and their elders, all want the new iPhone 5.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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12. Twitter<\/a> = Timewaster<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Twitter\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
With continuous tweet updates, it can truly be called \u2018Timewaster\u2019 now.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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13. Captain Morgan<\/a> = Crawling in the Morning<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Captain<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
So strong that you will be crawling the next morning. For the night before, satisfaction guaranteed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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14. Marlboro<\/a> = MoneyWaster<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Marlboro\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Smoking kills. Don\u2019t waste your money on slow poison.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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15. Myspace<\/strong><\/a> = Noplace (for us anymore)<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Myspace\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Long gone is the time of Myspace. It currently holds \u201cno place\u201d in the internet user\u2019s mind.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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16. Bacardi<\/a> — Legendary Drunkard<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Bacardi\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You can\u2019t have a \u201clegendary party\u201d without being \u201clegendary drunk.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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17. Discovery<\/a> —- Uncover Nothing<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Discovery\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
May help discover life on Mars; obfuscating the truth of life here.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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18. National Geographic<\/a> — Least Geographic<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"National<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Films at highly selective geographical locations.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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19. Colgate<\/a> — Coalgate<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Colgate\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
After spending half of my life using fluoride toothpaste, scientists are discovering that it may cause cancer. It can\u2019t help in the discoloration of your teeth either.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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20. Cadbury<\/a> — Teethbury<\/h2>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Cadbury\"<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
You can\u2019t help but \u201cbury\u201d you teeth in the creamy chocolate. Even in imagination. Yum!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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We would love to hear your suggestion so don\u2019t forget to comment.<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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\n Make Your Logo Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n