Parodies of famous brands in the GTA series
While playing San Andreas and other parts of Grand Theft Auto, you may have noticed references to real brands. But Rockstar often does not just change the names of famous companies, but ridicules them. We have collected the most striking examples in this article.
Fruit Computers
The closest analogue is Apple.
It produces computers, smartphones, tablets and other equipment. Moreover, it is considered elite, so it is really expensive. For example, only Michael can afford the iFruit phone. Of course, it is based on the iPhone. Instead of a bitten apple, a banana with oranges was chosen as a symbol. Moreover, the fruits on the logo are located in such a way that they evoke inappropriate associations with the genitals.
Wiwang
The closest analogue is Samsung.
The official websites claim that Wiwang produces low-quality and cheap copies of goods from Fruit Computers. This is a clear reference to the common opinion on the Internet about Samsung products from Apple fans. The products of the South Korean company include radios for cars, air conditioners, printers and much more.
The name Wiwang is consonant with Wee Wang. At the same time, its slogan is “Think small, think hard”.
Coil
The closest analogue is Tesla.
A company that produces electric cars and actively campaigns for ecology. At the same time, its batteries poison the environment. In addition to transport, the company sells various electric weapons. Coil also produces regular cars that use gasoline, as well as standard firearms with piston mechanisms.
GoPostal
The closest analogue is FedEx.
A courier delivery service. Its name resembles the phrase Going postal. This is a reference to a series of brutal murders committed by postmen from 1986 to 1997 due to a nervous breakdown. The company's slogan, “We aim not to lose it,” sounds ambiguous.
Victim
The closest analogue is Volcom.
A clothing brand whose name sounds like "victim". And this goes well with the slogan "To Die for".
Anna Rex
The closest analogue is Ann Taylor.
A street style clothing brand. The peculiar humor is hidden in the name. Anna Rex is consonant with anorexia. This is a serious nervous disease that leads to digestive problems and severe weight loss.
Sprunk
The closest analogue is Sprite.
The word Sprunk evokes associations with Spunk, which can be translated as "sperm". In this context, the slogan "Extract of life" begins to play with new colors. On the advertising poster for this drink in GTA: San Andreas there is an inscription "A taste of things to come". But after the billboard is rammed by a car, the slogan changes. It will say "A taste of come".
eCola
The closest analogue is Coca-Cola.
The name of this soda refers to the Ebola virus. It goes well with the slogan “Delightfully contagious!”. It is mentioned that the drink is harmful and even addictive. Previously, prohibited substances were used to prepare it.
Pißwasser
The closest analogue is Budweiser.
The word Piß means piss, and “wasser” is translated from German as “water”. You can draw your own conclusions about what this beer is.
A similar association is caused by the alcoholic drink Pissh from GTA: San Andreas.
Burger Shot
The closest analogue is Burger King.
The danger of such fast food is emphasized by the slogans “Die with a smile on your face!”, ”Kill your hunger!” and “It's bleedin' tasty!”. And on the menu there is a hamburger with seven beef patties, which is called the “Heart Stopper”.
Conglomerated National Television (CNT)
The closest analogue is CNN.
A large television network. The humor is in its name — CNT can be accidentally read as Cunt.
Impotent Rage
The closest analogue is any animated series about superheroes.
Fran Impotent Rage sounds ambiguous — there is irony over weak comic book characters and a hint at impotence.
Dude Eat Dog
The closest analogue is any show about cooking.
The name refers to the popular show “Man v. Food”, in which the host Adam Richman travels around the United States and talks about the culinary features of each city. Only Dude Eat Dog is dedicated to different ways of cooking dog meat.
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