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Companies spend big bucks to make us remember them. They put billboards along the roads, run commercials during the Super Bowl, and have celebrities posting their products on social media. But whatever message they're trying to send, ultimately it's the relationship we have with them that matters.

A few days ago, Reddit user NotANameReally posted a question on the platform: "If brands were brutally honest, what brand would have what slogan?" And people responded. From IKEA and YouTube to Nike and Google, no business was safe. Continue scrolling and check out their poetic truth bombs. They're grrrrrrreat!

#1

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer

belgarath1987 Report

NotANameReally said the idea to ask this question wasn't that spotaneous. "[I thought of it] sitting down, trying to come up with something to post that would make people think, enjoy reading, and replying to," the Reddit user told Bored Panda.

According to them, the discussion that followed was a really pleasant one. "Every reply seemed very relatable to everyone, including me. My favorites were all the funny Comcast comments and the Taco Bell comment by Ferrrociousb. It said, "Taco Bell: you can make 32 different things with those 5 ingredients, why mess with perfection?"

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    Communications and Outreach Team Leader at Creatopy, Diana Bolboaca, likes to think of a brand like a person. So if its logo is like its face, a slogan is like its voice. It either catches your attention and speaks to you or you can't really understand what it is blabbering about.

    "You know how important first impressions are," Bolboaca wrote. "[But] not all big brands have catchy slogans, though, while some of them create a new one for each major campaign. So no, having a catchy tagline or slogan is not the cornerstone of success and ... you don’t need to hit the nail right on the head the first time."

    #4

    Facebook

    Facebook

    Ace_Wiccan Report

    Malek Basata
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or watch one video end up knowing the code for the Hiroshima bomb

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    #5

    Trojan

    Trojan

    Bmkiesel Report

    Analyn Lahr
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I imagine less costly than STDS.

    Prideless
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    T-took me a minute to figure out what that was...

    Marlowe Fitzpatrik
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You're either too young or too catholic to be here, my friend ;-)

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    "But having a catchy slogan up your sleeve is undoubtedly a great way to cut corners when approaching your audience, and a useful tool in your arsenal when it’s time to get creative," Bolboaca explained.

    The creative said that slogans are meant to persuade and act as a shadow identity of a brand while promoting a specific product or service—a genuinely successful slogan is also a long-term commitment. A good slogan is memorable, positive, and sets its brand apart as well as highlights its benefits.

    #6

    Tesla

    Tesla

    hucksire Report

    Susan Green
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha! This is great! Nikola Tesla was a genius.

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    #7

    The Simpsons

    The Simpsons

    TricksterPriestJace Report

    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm totally convinced that God is watching the Simpsons and taking notes! :D

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    From a consumer point of view, NotANameReally thinks slogans need to be honest to let us know what the business is about instead of being vague or straight up lying but being too open might bring hatred towards the company or a massive loss of consumers that they used to have before. So they need to be balanced.

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    #8

    Twitter

    Twitter

    Freshmasta85 Report

    Malek Basata
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or push someone to commit suicide because he is gay

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    #10

    Hot Pockets

    Hot Pockets

    Efficient_Bank871 Report

    #11

    Gilette Woman

    Gilette Woman

    cyberpunkfrog Report

    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Blue is primary color. Pink is blue, red and white. This is why it costs more! No? Ok, let me think of something else then...

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    #13

    Q-Tips

    Q-Tips

    thoawaydatrash Report

    troufaki13
    Community Member
    4 years ago

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    Sometimes I clean my belly button with q-tips! O.O

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    #14

    Instant Ramen

    Instant Ramen

    Bentzsco Report

    Truth Monster
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you'd be much better off with beans and rice. Most of these noodles are chemical franken-noodles that are gastrointestinal disasters waiting to happen. So delicious, so very deadly.

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    #15

    Starbucks

    Starbucks

    Sadlycoris Report

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    #16

    WebMD

    WebMD

    danngree Report

    Sum Guy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have never used these kind of webites

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    #17

    Instagram

    Instagram

    They0848 Report

    #18

    Amazon

    Amazon

    Saybrooke Report

    Andrew Gibb
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why I don't use Amazon- And Jeff doesn't need my money

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    #19

    Bing

    Bing

    uvero Report

    Helen Haley
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you want to work harder to find what you're looking for.

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    #20

    Disney

    Disney

    alpaca1yps Report

    Andrew Gibb
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when you need someone else's imagination to entertain yourself.

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    #21

    Youtube

    Youtube

    Chris-1235 Report

    Gandalf the Pink
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is currently right under the adblocker one. I mean... 🤫

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    #22

    Reddit

    Reddit

    silentxxkilla Report

    rspanther
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think drinking the shampoo would be less toxic than reading Reddit.

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    #23

    Ryanair

    Ryanair

    PropellerHead15 Report

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    #26

    Google

    Google

    theGuyInIT Report

    Vorknkx
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ironic thing is that we give them our data willingly.

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    #28

    Wish

    Wish

    pedro_mc Report

    #29

    Walmart

    Walmart

    refreshing_username Report

    Malek Basata
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    or youre rich and dont onow where to spend

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    #32

    Yellow Pages

    Yellow Pages

    CM_UW Report

    #33

    Adblocker

    Adblocker

    Harleye Report

    Indra Servo
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A feature your web browsers forgot to include

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    #35

    Drano

    Drano

    IrishUpstart Report

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    #36

    Gucci

    Gucci

    Damsey_Doo Report

    #37

    Bmw

    Bmw

    rkdans Report

    N G
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, speed limits are for the poor. Lane markings are for the poor. This badge says I OWN THE ROAD AND LAWS DO NOT APPLY TO ME BEYATCHES!

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    #38

    Adobe

    Adobe

    vampire_trashpanda Report

    Malek Basata
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    we need your facebook account because google wont work

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    #39

    United Airlines

    United Airlines

    Sea_Prize_3464 Report

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    #40

    Payless Shoes

    Payless Shoes

    Delicious-Data-2626 Report

    Helen Haley
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pay less now, pay more for foot surgery when you're 40.

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    #41

    Spirit Airlines

    Spirit Airlines

    mlg2433 Report

    Hannah Edwards
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Frankly, I’m so scared of flying that this is fine by me.

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    #42

    Hummer

    Hummer

    da_manimal420 Report

    Helen Haley
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because your haircut didn't scream douchebag loud enough.

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    #43

    Bud Light

    Bud Light

    LadyKalliope Report

    Bardhi's Dad
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a beer lover, I can fooly agree with this

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    #44

    Taco Bell

    Taco Bell

    Ferrrociousb Report

    BlueThunder
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You know I was born because of taco bell. Lets not go into details but my mom had A HUGE BURRITO before having me O.o

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    #45

    Staples

    Staples

    MrMeesesPieces Report

    Znaya
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not anymore - only about half of them are left 😀

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    #47

    Mcdonald’s

    Mcdonald’s

    MedusaMonroe666 Report

    Gina
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My daughter works there, there's times when they just say it's down to avoid making stuff. So stupid.

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    #48

    Pepsi

    Pepsi

    border1218 Report

    #50

    Comcast

    Comcast

    Aoe330 Report

    #51

    Slack

    Slack

    jaychic1250 Report

    Susan Green
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t respond. Pretend you were sleeping.

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    #53

    Burger King

    Burger King

    BourbonBaccarat Report

    Candace Fitzpatrick
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I crave a fast food burger I’m going to Wendy’s. If Wendy’s is closed, A&W.

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    #54

    Grubhub

    Grubhub

    Gothsalts Report

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    #57

    Doordash

    Doordash

    mailordermonster Report

    #58

    Captain Crunch

    Captain Crunch

    backupstrapon Report

    Helen Haley
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Punish the roof of your mouth. What doesn't kill it makes it stronger.

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    #59

    Harbor Freight

    Harbor Freight

    cnash Report

    Gina
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahahaha I have a brand new thing in my basement now that doesn't work, from there!

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    #63

    Konami

    Konami

    Klayman55 Report

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    #64

    Tinder

    Tinder

    needsadvice1999 Report

    #65

    Tide

    Tide

    WF6i Report

    Vorknkx
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger." :D

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    #66

    At&t

    At&t

    Brunality Report

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    #68

    Volvo

    Volvo

    EverydayVelociraptor Report

    #69

    Hughesnet

    Hughesnet

    chaosisapony Report

    #70

    Citadel Llc

    Citadel Llc

    oldtownmaine Report