10 Logos So Bad They Should Be Banned ASAP

Some logos don’t just miss the mark, they sprint past it and trip over the punchline. And once you notice the problem, you cannot unsee it, whether it’s a slogan that sounds like a threat, a symbol that looks like it belongs on a different product, or a design that feels one typo away from chaos.

This mess started the way these things always do, with a “quick” brand decision and way too much confidence. London got hit first, with a logo that somehow managed to turn a simple identity into a full-on “wait, what?” moment. Then came the others, like “Horny mama,” the monkey that refuses to look like a monkey, and the dish that apparently has a very specific relationship with its signal.

Now you’re staring at 10 logos that should be banned ASAP, because the internet already started reacting.

1. What is this?

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2. Oh, my god...

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3. Now, this is weird

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4. Don't want to go there...

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London may have been the first one to break, but the comments section didn’t stop there.

Then “Horny mama” showed up, and suddenly everyone was rereading the same word like it would change.

When it comes to logo design, some people seem to think it's a walk in the park and don't take all the potential implications into consideration. From offensive language to ambiguous messages, there's so much that can be overlooked when creating the perfect logo.

Before settling on your design, make sure it's something that won't be misconstrued or cause any unintended offense. After all, you don't want your brand logo to be remembered for all the wrong reasons.

Some people obviously didn't think things through when designing logos.

This is just like WIBTA for refusing to support a friend’s failing business after ignored advice.

5. London broke

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6. Horny mama

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7. This monkey doesn't look like a monkey...

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8. Please, don't

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9. This dish really likes its signal

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10. Why? Why? Why?

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After the “monkey” logo started looking more like an abstract threat, people begged for anyone to stop the process.

And when the dish logo that “really likes its signal” hit the feed, even the patient folks were yelling “Why? Why? Why?”</p>

When creating a company logo, there are many things to consider. You want a logo that's memorable, recognizable, and impactful.

Think about the colors, shapes, and fonts that best represent the values of your business. You'll also want to ensure that your logo is timeless and versatile so that it looks good across all kinds of platforms.

It's a lot to think about, but if you take your time and put in the effort, you can create a logo that will be the visual cornerstone of your business.

Nobody wants their brand to be the main character in a logo horror story.

After these logo fails, see how OP handled the “fake discount” request from a friend, debating whether to lie to keep the friendship.