34 Knock-Off Innovations to Fake You Out (SUPER GALLERY)

Faking Olympic Fireworks - Beijing Olympic Footprints were CG Fakes

The Beijing Times has revealed that the fireworks footprint sequence seen by millions of viewers tuning in from all over the world was really computer generated. The 29 fireworks footprints were all actually… [More]

Faking Stupid - Paris Hilton for President + 10 Reasons She’s Smarter Than You (GALLERY)

Did you know that Paris Hilton memorized her lines for the ‘Paris Hilton for President’ ad / reaction to McCain? She did… and that’s just one of the reasons why she’s not really a tart. She’s… [More]

Fake Electronics Made of Felt - Plush Portables (GALLERY)

The designs in the gallery give us some more joy from Etsy.com designers. These pieces are from French textile artist Kmila Rodz, who lovingly creates plush, felt versions of popular portable electronic… [More]

Fake Food Flash Drives - USB Sticks To Sink Your Teeth Into (GALLERY)

A lot of different USB devices have been featured on Trend Hunter, but these new ones really, truly are the most remarkable yet. If you are going to have your life stuck on one of these, then I guess… [More]

Fake Gun Crafts - MP Industries Felt Armory (GALLERY)

Ethical issues aside, I totally love this felt armory collection from MP Industries. From a design point of view, they are fantastic, much like the china guns we've previously posted. But what I really… [More]

Functional Fake Desserts - Cake Towels

I present to you what is known as The Towel Cake Set from Le Patissier. It is basically a set of towels which are designed to look like cakes and that transform in water. The fruit also turns into a magnet… [More]

Fake Candy Soap - Mini Gummi Bear Bars

These mini gummi bear soap bars look and smell just like the real thing! When I say just like the real thing, I mean just like the soft, gummy candies as they are the same size, shape and smell as the… [More]

Fake Food Wallets - Toast and Bacon Wallets

This item is just plain silly. The wallet resembling a buttered piece of toast is rather realistic, or at least more so than the uncooked bacon wallet. Regardless of this, the $9.95 price tag for this… [More]

Fake Chewed Gum - Stuck Up Magnets

I don't know who would want these chewed up refrigerator magnets. Usually magnets are cute or funny, but I guess some people find unhygienic chewed up gum amusing. The Stuck Up collection features very… [More]

Fake Melted Wax - Candle Drips Made of China (GALLERY)

These candlesticks recreate the effect of dripping wax with intricate faux wax made out of fine bone china. I am particularly fond of the idea that your real candle drips can add to those of the fake candle… [More]

Reborn Babies - Freakishly Real Fake Babies (VIDEO)

"Reborn babies" are freakishly lifelike dolls in every respect, from their mohair hair and eyelashes to their realistic breathing and actual beating inside their chest. The act of caring for these dolls,… [More]

Fake Screen Shots - GoingLikeSixty Makes Top of Yahoo Buzz

Sensing the young pup nipping closely at his heels the old dog learns a new trick and gains a huge advantage by aligning with another geezer. GoingLikeSixty has aligned with Carl Icahn, the biggest single… [More]

Faking Lesbianism? - Katy Perry's 'I Kissed a Girl' is Billboard's 1000th #1 (VIDEO)

Singer songwriter Katy Perry, a Pastors' daughter, used to sing christian music about God. Now she's singing a different tune about kissing a girl (and liking it) that has just topped the US charts. I… [More]

Fake Currency As Protest - The Zero Dollar Bill

The concept behind the "zero dollar bill" isn't just to be fun and cheeky, it's designed to act as a peaceful symbol of protest. Brian Romero designed the fake cash in an act of dissatisfaction with the… [More]

Fake Hairy Toes - The Nike Human Shoes (GALLERY)

Whatever possessed Nike to come up with these Human Shoes? The concept is indeed unique, quirky and plenty weird. However, I don’t think I know anyone who would like to walk around in footwear that looks… [More]

Fake Human Skin as Fashion - The SkinBag Collection by Olivier Goulet (GALLERY)

SkinBag creates seamless, realistic-looking yet fake, human skin that is worn like a catsuit. SkinBag is the creation of Olivier Goulet, a French artist who makes clothes, accessories, shoes and more out… [More]

Fake Passengers - NZ Drivers Using Blow-Up Dolls to Beat Traffic Rules

Drivers are often irked when they face the minimum passenger requirements for entering some city downtown cores. However, in Auckland, New Zealand, they have resorted to some pretty ingenious ways of beating… [More]

Fake Speed Bumps - Philadelphia Using Psychadelic 3d Tricks to Slow You Down

Philadelphia is now using fake speed bumps to slow you down. The city is testing out the tactic at approximately 100 intersections. The belief is that the high tech 3d decals will freak you out...… [More]

Fake Bodies as Street Art - Mark Jenkins Embed Series (GALLERY)

Mark Jenkins has been featured on Trend Hunter before, but his new Embed series was worth a mention. Jenkins is an American artist who specializes in street installations, some of which can be described… [More]

Fake Engine Noise - Making Electric Cars Safer (VIDEO)

Hybrids and all electric cars offer much more than just fuel economy in an age of skyrocketing gas prices. They are quiet and help reduce noise pollution which is significant in urban areas. Yet, these… [More]

Faux Wood Sinks - Bandini’s Ebano Collection (GALLERY)

These gorgeous contemporary washbasins are a treat, and in fact, a trick for the eye. The Ebano collection by designer Marco Pisati, for the Italian Il Bagno Bandini, is in fact sculpted from stone and… [More]

Fake Flesh Body Suits - Nicole Tran Ba Vang (GALLERY)

I don't really know what to make of Nicole Tran Ba Vang body suits. I don't even know what it's correct to call the fake, PhotoShopped boobs, butt and other body parts. Is her photographic work social… [More]

Faux Strip Shows for Real Estate - Window Dancers to Sell LA Apartments (VIDEO)

The mortgage crisis in the USA has created a very depressed housing market and as a consequence, sellers are having a hard time finding buyers. A new apartment complex in Los Angeles is using a very unorthodox… [More]

Faking Naughty II - 5 More Ads That Made You Look Twice (GALLERY)

Sex will always sell ,but making erotic images with the mundane and ordinary is truly clever. Geared to the male psyche, these ads invoke images that stir the imagination. They feature optical illusions… [More]

Faking Naughty - 5 Ads That Made You Look Twice (GALLERY)

From the 12th International Erotic Cinema of Barcelona ad (my favorite) to ordinary bread, super sexy ads always make you look. These photos prove my point. The endless fascination of womens' bodies,… [More]

Faking Street Cred - Hero Tattoos

These are called Hero Tattoos and what they do is fake street cred. So for example, If someone takes a nasty, embarrassing spill and sustains a cut that needs stitches, they can get a tattoo claiming… [More]

Faux Police Cruisers - Real Transformer Mustang In Vegas (VIDEO)

We've seen people faking status, but it looks like the hip thing to do in Nevada is faking authority. If you ever see a cop in a 2007 Mustang Cruiser in Sin City, don't let him pull you over; chances are,… [More]

Faking Status With Counterfeit Cars - Knock Off Ferraris (GALLERY)

We've seen knock off Gucci bags, Prada wallets, Rolex watches and Dior sunglasses. China sells loads of fake iPods and iPhones. And, while we've seen people try to fake luxury but adding big brand emblems… [More]

Fake Scratches and Rust - Deter Would-be Thieves

Most people desire a scratch-free ride, but if you really want to deter thieves, fake scratches and rust might be for you. Designer Dominic Wilcox has designed a series of temporary stickers which you… [More]

Stun Gun Disguised As Phone - The Immobilizer

Anybody can be a spy these days with all the electronic gear that is cleverly disguised as everyday items. Take this gizmo for example. It's a cell phone, right? WRONG! This bad boy (the Immobilizer) is… [More]

90% Are Eco-Liars - Faking Green To Boost Your Popularity (GALLERY)

A survey recently conducted in the UK is saying that people are lying to appear more eco-friendly. I can see the need to lie about the size of your penis, but faking the amount of electicity you use, or… [More]

Fake Sunroof - Sticker Adds Status, But Not Breeze

Adding a fake sunroof to your car might not add any breeze, but could it add value to your car? Questionable. But here's what the inventor told AutoBlog, "Sometimes people just want to have the look… [More]

Animal Poo Coffee Knock-Offs (FOLLOW-UP) (GALLERY)

For a few years now, peopel have been buying Animal Poo coffee, the world's most expensive caffeinated beverage. Now fake animal poo cofee has been showing up on the market. THE ORIGINALS - The beans… [More]

iDisguise - Disguise Your Ipod Nano as a Candy

Disguising your iPod Nano in something else that is not worth stealing is the anti-theft solution of IDisguise. Disguising it as a candy is somewhat a good idea. [More]

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