What happens when a dreamer reimagines garlic’s branding? Pure, unfiltered internet gold.
Let me share an extraordinary tale of creativity that emerged not from a corporate boardroom, but from the depths of a dream. A bold visionary, during a particularly vivid night of sleep, conceived what might just be the most iconic (and unintentionally hilarious) logo concept for garlic the world has ever seen. And the internet’s reaction? Nothing short of priceless.
Here’s why this matters: The greatest logos in history—think Nike’s swoosh or Apple’s bitten fruit—thrive on simplicity. This anonymous Reddit user took that principle to heart, crafting a design so straightforward it’s genius… or so absurd it’s brilliant. (You decide.) Their creation? A rudimentary ‘G’ (let’s be honest, it’s more of a ‘C’) with the letters ‘ARLIC’ tucked inside its curve, rendered in a no-nonsense, all-caps sans-serif font. The post’s caption? “Dreamt that I came up with a new logo for Garlic and became massively successful. Here it is.”
But here’s where it gets controversial: The design sparked a wildfire of reactions. Supporters hailed it as a stroke of minimalist genius. “Much better than the old logo,” one user claimed, while another joked, “Anyone who dislikes it is self-reporting as a vampire.” Yet, lurking in the comments were skeptics and opportunists. One commenter theatrically declared, “You absolute fool, I’ve just trademarked the design and had 7 meetings with Big Garlic in the last hour!”
The original poster, ever the good sport, admitted, “It made so much sense in my dream. We even tested it with focus groups. As soon as I wrote it down, it was clear why this didn’t exist.”
Let’s be real: This isn’t just about a doodle. It’s a reminder of how design—even the silliest iterations—can ignite passion, debate, and communal laughter. It also raises a provocative question: Could a logo this simple actually work? Or is its charm purely in its absurdity?
Now, over to you: Would you rally behind this garlic rebrand, or does it belong in the realm of dreams? Drop your hottest take in the comments—we’re ready for a spicy debate.
P.S. For more logo design inspiration (sadly, this garlic masterpiece isn’t featured), explore our logo design tips or test your knowledge with our ultimate logo quiz.
About the Author: Natalie Fear, Creative Bloq’s staff writer, has a knack for spotlighting the quirkiest corners of art and design. When she’s not dissecting internet culture, she’s interviewing creatives for the Day in the Life series or indulging in TikTok’s bizarre rabbit holes (we won’t judge).
