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How many times, looking, for example, at the logos of Nike, Adidas or Apple, have we asked ourselves just one question: “Well, couldn’t we have drawn such a simple logo ourselves?” If yes, then let's move on reading. If not, we still move on. How many times have we read the news that some famous design studio redesigned the next big corporate logo for a check with an obscene number of zeros, and in the end just made the font thinner or simply reduced the distance between some details?

And so, every time we read such news, we come across dozens, if not hundreds of comments that the designers simply scammed their clients for money, but actually nothing in the logo has changed. In fact, as is often the case, things are not so clear cut.

Firstly, the famous swoosh was most likely a manifestation of spontaneous genius insight (for which, however, they paid only 35 bucks), and the original version of the Apple logo was complex, artsy and as old-school as possible. Secondly, any change in the logo in a large company is preceded by a long and thorough marketing analysis. Yes, sometimes it turns out a complete fail, as was the case with the 2012 Summer Olympics logo, but more often than not, the idea of saving on logo design doesn't justify itself at all.

Do you want proof? Voila! As many as 47 examples collected by Bored Panda, when the designer just drew something, the marketing manager was either absent or did not think at all, and the boss approved the logo without looking. And the result is what we have - this incredible selection of logos from around the world, on the one hand, beautiful and stylish - but completely inappropriate, you just have to look at it from a different angle. So please feel free to think different, as Steve Jobs once urged us, scroll this selection to the very end, and just enjoy these absolute masterpieces of human short-sightedness.

#1

This Catholic School Logo

This Catholic School Logo

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    #2

    Now That's Just A Bad Logo. Period

    Now That's Just A Bad Logo. Period

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    𝓠𝓾𝓪𝓬𝓴
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *that moment when you sneeze too hard and try to play it cool

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    #3

    The Logo For This Spicy Apple Jelly

    The Logo For This Spicy Apple Jelly

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    Paulo Freitas
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Its a " double entendre " and its hilarious lol, you can see it as half an Apple lol, of a fire spitting a*s, thats actually Smart.

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    #4

    This Medical Centre’s Logo Is A Flat Line

    This Medical Centre’s Logo Is A Flat Line

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

    Maybe it's in arabic and they actually revive people

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    #5

    Unfortunate Door/Logo Placement On This Plane

    Unfortunate Door/Logo Placement On This Plane

    u/nthensome Report

    ArodTheHorrible
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think that is new to the hotel industry

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    #6

    My Son Who Just Started To Read, “Hell Baby. Hell Baby. Hell Baby!!!”

    My Son Who Just Started To Read, “Hell Baby. Hell Baby. Hell Baby!!!”

    u/Hopeful_Relative_494 Report

    DP 2(DP The Magical Unicorn)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hello? Is this John Constantine? Yea. So I got a Hell Baby? We might need to perform an exorcism..

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    #7

    Girls' Water Polo Team Logo

    Girls' Water Polo Team Logo

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    JoJoB
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't see it at first. Now I can't un-see it.

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    #8

    Whoever Designed This Logo Made A Terrible Mistake

    Whoever Designed This Logo Made A Terrible Mistake

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    AJJ
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe the J could have been a saxophone instead

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    #9

    A "Cheerleading" Logo In A Town Close To Me

    A "Cheerleading" Logo In A Town Close To Me

    u/Pmray23 Report

    Steve Robert
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never let a14 year old boy design your logo

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    #10

    Designer: Can You Describe The Logo You'd Like? Client: It Should Have A Leaky Pipe. But Instead Of Fixing It, Our Plumber Just Puts His Finger In There. And Btw, It Should Still Leak After He Does That

    Designer: Can You Describe The Logo You'd Like? Client: It Should Have A Leaky Pipe. But Instead Of Fixing It, Our Plumber Just Puts His Finger In There. And Btw, It Should Still Leak After He Does That

    u/nickrosener Report

    #11

    This Restaurant’s Logo That Looks Like A Health Grade

    This Restaurant’s Logo That Looks Like A Health Grade

    u/drobinow Report

    #12

    Design Of The Bottle And Logo Looks Way To Close To A Sunny D Like Drink. If A Kid Couldn't Read This Would Go Bad

    Design Of The Bottle And Logo Looks Way To Close To A Sunny D Like Drink. If A Kid Couldn't Read This Would Go Bad

    u/TheElegiast Report

    Serenity Now!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, don't worry. I'll keep it in the garage, not the refrigerator.

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    #13

    This Yogurt Using Biohazards Symbol As Its Logo

    This Yogurt Using Biohazards Symbol As Its Logo

    u/ShermanLiu Report

    Jake B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We will sell no yogurt before it’s time is up.

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    #14

    Was Stuck Behind This Unfortunate Logo Today

    Was Stuck Behind This Unfortunate Logo Today

    u/Jackarewb Report

    #15

    This Company's Logo Looks Like Somebody Got Pulled Into A Lathe

    This Company's Logo Looks Like Somebody Got Pulled Into A Lathe

    u/Marc815 Report

    Serenity Now!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the logo that should probably have red paint on it.

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    #16

    The Flip Zone Has A Rule Of "No Backflips" When There Is Literally A Guy Backflipping In The Logo

    The Flip Zone Has A Rule Of "No Backflips" When There Is Literally A Guy Backflipping In The Logo

    u/Xx_BaconPlays_xX Report

    Dodo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe you're supposed to look at the logo the other way, so it's a front flip.

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    #17

    I Love Drinking Kids Too!

    I Love Drinking Kids Too!

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    #18

    It Really Feels Like The Packers Logo Could Have Replaced A Different Letter Here…

    It Really Feels Like The Packers Logo Could Have Replaced A Different Letter Here…

    u/J_Mart29 Report

    #19

    A Clothing Tag With Unfortunate Logo Design

    A Clothing Tag With Unfortunate Logo Design

    u/Samheim Report

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

    When you need the "I" to look like an "a". The Jizz Addicts should learn from this.

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    #20

    Prizes On Offer At The Clinic

    Prizes On Offer At The Clinic

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    Garth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonder what 2nd prize is... Terminal Flatulence ?

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    #21

    The Tim H*e Use - Supposed To Read 'The Time House'

    The Tim H*e Use - Supposed To Read 'The Time House'

    u/Big_ElMo Report

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    #22

    We’re Going To Contact Them With A New Logo Hopefully

    We’re Going To Contact Them With A New Logo Hopefully

    u/lefuturtle Report

    #23

    This Logo Of A Company In My City

    This Logo Of A Company In My City

    u/Fulla_good_stuff Report

    Cassi Lyris
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Come on now, he can't help that he has a vestigial limb. 🤣

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    #24

    Ride On Spac Eship

    Ride On Spac Eship

    u/pruaga Report

    DP 2(DP The Magical Unicorn)
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    🎶 We’re going on a trip in our favorite Spac Eship! Zooming through the sky! Lil Einsteins!

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    #25

    This Sign In The Office Building Where I'm Attending Training

    This Sign In The Office Building Where I'm Attending Training

    u/Autiosaaren_lautturi Report

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    #26

    Just Another Restaraunt Logo That Was Edgy And Cool In Someone's Head. Spotted Near My Gym, Midtown Manhattan

    Just Another Restaraunt Logo That Was Edgy And Cool In Someone's Head. Spotted Near My Gym, Midtown Manhattan

    u/m13131313 Report

    #27

    This Logo For "Old Town North"

    This Logo For "Old Town North"

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    #28

    Welcome To Devil’s… Alvoole? Elvccle? (Advocate). I Like The Idea, But The Execution Is Not The Best

    Welcome To Devil’s… Alvoole? Elvccle? (Advocate). I Like The Idea, But The Execution Is Not The Best

    u/mantiseses Report

    #29

    This Pub Is Supposed To Be Called “Bunch Of Grapes” And I Saw This Unreadable Logo And Asked My Mate “How Far Is The Pub Then?”

    This Pub Is Supposed To Be Called “Bunch Of Grapes” And I Saw This Unreadable Logo And Asked My Mate “How Far Is The Pub Then?”

    u/isaac-jones Report

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    #30

    Jingleheimer Junction, Cartridges For Kids Logo

    Jingleheimer Junction, Cartridges For Kids Logo

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    #32

    They Didn't Think Their Logo Design Through Too Well

    They Didn't Think Their Logo Design Through Too Well

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    #33

    3lje Or Blue?

    3lje Or Blue?

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    fair_weather_rose
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could maybe see bue, but how do you get blue from this?

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    #34

    The Actual Logo Of A School Near Me

    The Actual Logo Of A School Near Me

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    ArodTheHorrible
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is happening out of frame that has her so surprised?

    Steven Washuta
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone just ran over her foot with an RC car... I mean it is a school for it.

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    New Everywhere
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Check out the hands: "It's gonna be a great school, the GREATEST school, tremendous...I think we have the best numbers of all the schools, tremendous numbers"

    Serenity Now!
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The eyes move when you walk by.

    Chucky Cheezburger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like she just walked in on a sin in progress...

    Amy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is giving "monkey Jesus" vibes.

    sofacushionfort
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She’s the patroness saint of abused wives.

    Kelley Gilbert Zumwalt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She looks like she is saying, "Okay,that is enough excellence for now."

    Denise Melek
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be perfect for a meme.

    Jay Cee
    Community Member
    7 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Father O'Brien getting into the habit again!

    SeaJaySea
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOAH THERE BACK IT UP A LITTLE

    Irish woman abroad
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So many of these beg the question, how in holy hell did someone think, "yes, that's perfect for our business!" and then go ahead and print it on everything?

    Brenda Robber Tom
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Woah... If I I stare at my own hand long enough it turns into an alien gripper!"

    Ahni Alger
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh no! I better book an appointment with the manicurist. My nails look terrible!

    HistoryLover
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    “Let’s strive for excellence” while failing at a very important piece of art. Kind of sending us mixed messages.

    Anh Aline Vuo
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They weren't striving for excellence when they had their logo made...

    Dana
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's like.. SCHOOL KIDS.. NA UH

    Dgk
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Striving? Perhaps. Achieving? No.

    Cassi Lyris
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Methinks they need to strive just a tad harder...

    Bookworm
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did St. Monica become a muppet?

    Little letitia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's certainly pulling the face of someone with someone else's hand up their backside!

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    Fi McG
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh d*mn what did they do to her nails?!?!

    GHOST OF SOCIETY
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mommy, mommy! Help, the creepy lady wants my soul!

    Sass
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do you reckon she’s taken?

    Antonia
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks pretty ugly, to be honest.

    Darby
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you know in medieval times and stuff it was actually a crime to make art realistic

    cj be like
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    she was stoned while taking the picture

    Amaranthim Talon
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of - https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/03/2-photos13.jpg?resize=744,496&quality=75&strip=all

    Dionne Theard
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think she’s being robbed at gunpoint😂

    Sam T Godfrey
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is that on Santa Monica Boulevard?

    elcee
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    its like she is locked ina tiny room and sees someone walking by and hoping they will see her pleading with them to notice and rescue her

    Deanna Parker
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She has been through a lot as you can tell.

    Brenda Robber Tom
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your a very nice man Father Murphy but if I wanted that I wouldn't have become a nun."

    Kathy Rose
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s a mime caught in a box.

    Janelle Gilbert
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saint Monica is having an existential crisis.

    Trisha B
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This just in look at my hand whoa Robin Sherbatsky HIMYM

    RockSteady
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She has seen some s**t

    Dani Hildreth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They must have an excellent mime program

    Xray0976
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sister has seen some things....

    Kurichfield
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Demonic hands pulling her down to Hell Baby!

    Richard Elliott
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting choice for a mascot considering her son wasn't the model student.

    L. Murphy
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    St. Monica looks hella cray.

    JL
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The things she has seen at this school...

    George C
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whoever designed that strove for mediocrity

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

    She has her face pressed against the window and is silently judging everyone

    Rosie Red
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She is warning kids to stay away.

    Scout Finch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It reminds me of Aurelia from Pinwheel.

    Garth
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe a priest?... You know.. Nun like it..

    Scott Allen Rauch
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry. I don't see the problem. (Please be kind while you explain it to me.)

    Dan Takayama Wichter
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are two reasons, I think. How can the school motto be "striving for excellence" when 1) the sketch of the nun looks "peculiar" and her gaze is giving "crazy vibes". It looks like as if it's from a generic coloring book made for children. 2) a nun herself can never really "excel" in an organisation that literally defines what her limits as a nun are. She can never excel to be the pope or be more excellent as a priest. Aldd see I, striving for excellence is kind of immodest. The hierarchy has to bestow excellency on someone's modesty or sacrifice. It's not something you actively pursue in order to be excellent, if that makes sense? In essence: It's a poor choice for an image that is supposed to correspond to the motto written around.

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    #35

    The Second Line Of This Logo Did Not Age Well

    The Second Line Of This Logo Did Not Age Well

    u/HellaGayAli Report

    Honey Bee
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ohhhh k. Didn't realize it was anything bad til I read the comments 🙄

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    #36

    Found At The Austin Airport - It's Texas Like!

    Found At The Austin Airport - It's Texas Like!

    u/Sophie_e_m Report

    Jake B
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don’t worry. They probably stole this from Portland OR too. Remember when they stole keep Portland weird?

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    #37

    Chonoo Zendle Noodle Bar

    Chonoo Zendle Noodle Bar

    u/Kchind Report

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    #38

    There Is An Extra "R", Normal Name Is Chuck Burger

    There Is An Extra "R", Normal Name Is Chuck Burger

    u/quusky Report

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    #40

    Saw This At My Local Heb. It's Supposed To Say "Frescura" (Freshness)

    Saw This At My Local Heb. It's Supposed To Say "Frescura" (Freshness)

    u/setfna Report

    #41

    Ole Let Y, No Matter How I Read This I Will Always Have Questions

    Ole Let Y, No Matter How I Read This I Will Always Have Questions

    u/Tall_Technician_6834 Report

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    #42

    Such A Unique And Original Logo Design

    Such A Unique And Original Logo Design

    u/yetiospaghettio Report

    DP 2(DP The Magical Unicorn)
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    HMMM..that B looks familiar! Where have I seen it before!? The M looks original but that B…HMMM…HMMmMmmMmMmm

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    #43

    The Logo On My Jacket's Tag... How Am I Supposed To Read This?

    The Logo On My Jacket's Tag... How Am I Supposed To Read This?

    u/leverine36 Report

    #44

    Magicd Nuts For Sale

    Magicd Nuts For Sale

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