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Some celebrity endorsements fit like two peas in a pod. Serena Williams and Gatorade? That was perfect! Venus Williams for Tide Sport? Great! But Kim Kardashian for Sketchers? No way! You mean to tell me that Kim K would put down her precious Yeezy’s for a pair of Sketchers — Sketchers?! Don’t insult our intelligence. We all know she wouldn’t be caught dead wearing lower-end sneakers. That’s for the po’ folks.

It doesn’t stop there!

There are a slew of celebrity endorsements that have us asking, “Who are y’all trying to fool?” Let’s take a look, shall we?

Beyonce and Pepsi

So the woman who demands a bowl of almonds and green-only salads after her shows drinks Pepsi for inspiration, huh? Give me a break! There is no way in heck that Queen Bey would imbibe on that fizzy stuff — soda just doesn’t do the body good, something Yoncé is very well aware of! Not to mention that before signing the $50 million endorsement deal with Pepsi, she hopped on board Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move campaign to fight childhood obesity. Call her a hypocrite if you want to, but that hypocrisy had Pepsi paying for the “Mrs. Carter Show” and her Super Bowl Halftime performance!

Melanie Fiona and Rocawear

If you’ve ever bought anything with “Rocawear” sprawled across it, it’s probably collecting dust in your closet right now. There’s not one person walking this earth that could make Rocawear relevant again. Not one! Still, Rocawear took a chance on sultry songstress Melanie Fiona (and Trey Songz, too) for their Fall 2010 collection. After the photo shoot, we all know know Ms. Fiona threw off those Rocawear clothes with a quickness, slipped into Versace, and released a sigh of relief. (Maybe not too quickly though. She is a RocNation artist.)

Kevin Hart and the Ford Explorer

“I love my Explorer!” Kevin Hart shouts in the ad. Lies! First of all, Kevin Hart can barely see over the steering wheel in a Ford Explorer. Secondly, he needs something small, compact, and of course a little bit more luxurious — just like him! That’s why Kevin Hart is driving a Mercedes-Benz SLS, not a bulky Ford Explorer.

LeBron James and McDonald’s

“What does one serve to the best basketball player in the world?” the new Mickey D’s commercial asks. “The new Bacon Clubhouse Sandwich of course!” Riiiight. So Mega NBA superstar LeBron James would bypass all the reputable, high-end gourmet restaurants in America for a sloppily made McDonald’s burger in a box? Guess we look like Boo-Boo the Fool!

Justin Timberlake and Bud Light Platinum

Justin Timberlake has been prancing around town with Jay Z, the mastermind behind D’Usse, talkin’ about suits and ties — and yet we’re expected to believe that the “Mirrors” singer is chugging down Bud Light Platinum? I mean he owns his own tequila company, 901 Tequila, for chrissakes! Even in the commercial, the Suit & Tie artist isn’t even holding the beer! Give us a break. We know you’re off somewhere sippin’ margaritas, Justin.

Snoop Dogg and Hot Pockets

It’d make more sense if Snoop Dogg (I refuse to call him Snoop Lion) was the face of a weed whacker, a herbal supplement, or even pots! But a Hot Pocket? Remaking Biz Markie’s Just a Friend, Snoop Dogg raps Just What I Eat for the sandwich brand, collaborating with Kate Upton and Bow Wow in a silly commercial. I don’t think it’s the Hot Pockets, per se, that gets baked in the Dogg household.

Source: WENN

The Kardashians and Babies ‘R’ Us

Without a doubt, if someone dressed little baby North West with a onesie from the Kardashian Kollection, Kim K would do the ugly cry. No daughter of Kanye West would be caught dead in whatever polyester blend the Kardashian Kollection is made out of! According to sources, North West has a closet full of “mini haute couture” including Fendi, Bonpoint, Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana, Hermès and even custom-made Giuseppe Zanotti baby shoes.

Shaquille O’Neal and Soda Shaq

Shaquille O’Neal specifically said that he avoids drinking soda. The basketball legend even flapped his gums about his fight against diabetes because of his own family members’ “struggle to manage the disease,” CNN reported. But for some reason or another, Shaq decided to launch Soda Shaq which contains 270 calories and 17 teaspoons of sugar per can! Shaq, why are you trying to kill us?

Yung Joc and Rap Snacks

If you haven’t heard, the It’s Going Down rapper and current castmate of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta was the face of “Rap Snacks,” owned by Lil’ Romeo. Do I think Yung Joc eats cheese puffs? Yes. Do I think he would choose to eat imitation cheese puffs instead of picking up a bag of Cheetos? Nope! And I don’t think anyone else would either.