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Walmart’s Hermès Birkin Handbag Lookalikes Are Selling Out Fast
- Walmart has been offering a Birkin handbag dupe for under $100, sparking TikTok buzz.
- The Hermès Birkin, a luxury status symbol, starts at around $10,000 for the real thing.
- The “Walmart Birkin” raises questions about the accessibility and legality of similar-looking bags.
Attention, Walmart shoppers: You can own a lookalike of one of the most exclusive handbags in the world — and for less than $100.
The Hermès Birkin is coveted by many luxury shoppers, and the handmade bags start at around $10,000. The hefty price tag means it’s available only to customers who have up to six figures to spare for a handbag (and who are savvy enough to get themselves in the queue).
However, TikTok is ablaze with users sharing a more affordable bag that looks like the Birkin and which is available for purchase online from Walmart.
The bags have been dubbed “Walmart Birkins” or “Wirkins,” and they’re providing shoppers with the look of luxury at a fraction of the cost. People have been calling the bag a dupe, a term used to describe an item that’s similar in appearance to a more expensive product.
Their popularity has also opened up a larger conversation around access to styles that wealthy people are willing to pay tens of thousands of dollars to own.
On Thursday, TikToker Jessi My posted a video of her holding what looked like two Hermès Birkin bags. In the caption, My used the tags “#walmartbirkin” and “#walmart.” Her video had eight million views as of Monday morning and thousands of comments from users praising how similar to the Birkin the “Walmès” bags look.
My said she purchased it on the same day she came across a video by a creator named Imani. In the video, Imani shows off a Birkin lookalike inside a Walmart store. Since her purchase, My told Business Insider that she uses her “Walmès” bags for travel, work, and trips to the grocery store.
“When I received it and saw how great the bag was, I figured others needed to hear about it,” My said.
The Birkin bag is a status symbol for the wealthy, and has extensive waitlists and a tricky buying process. Walmart customers can skip the line and purchase a “Wirkin” for $78 from third-party sellers. However, some have questioned how legal it is to sell bags that look extremely similar to the Birkin. As an analysis by The Fashion Law notes, the appearance of Hermès Birkin is protected under trademark laws.
However, Hermès’ argument could hinge on it being able to prove that customers could easily mistake a fake for the real thing.
Dasein, the listed seller of one of the Birkin lookalikes, did not immediately respond to a request for comment by BI. Hermès and Walmart also didn’t immediately respond. Many of the bags are described as “genuine leather” in Dasein’s listings.
Hermès’ Birkin and Kelly bags are among the most likely luxury bags to be faked, Hunter Thompson, director of authentication and brand compliance at secondhand luxury retailer The RealReal, previously told BI.
The bags are selling out on Walmart’s website — making the cheaper option more difficult to own. Meanwhile, the retailer has real pre-owned Birkins on its website retailing for over $24,000.
Although customers are getting the appearance of luxury, fashion experts say there are clear signs to tell a fake Birkin from a real one.
The zipper design and placement, the undertones of its iconic gold stamp, and even the smell are ways an authenticator can tell your purse is authentic, vintage expert Koyaana Redstar previously told BI.
Correction: December 30, 2024 — An earlier version of the story incorrectly described the Walmart-sold bags as counterfeit.
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Whether you’re looking to make a statement at the office or elevate your weekend outfit, these Hermès Birkin lookalikes from Walmart are sure to turn heads wherever you go.
But act fast – these handbags are selling out quickly, so head to your nearest Walmart store or shop online to snag one for yourself before they’re gone! Trust us, you won’t want to miss out on this stylish steal.
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‘Jeopardy!,’ ‘Wheel of Fortune’ gave risqué answers, celebrity lookalikes and tricky clues in 2024
Game shows saw some major changes this year, particularly with the departure of Pat Sajak as host of “Wheel of Fortune” after 40 years.
Ryan Seacrest took over permanently, joining Ken Jennings as the new leaders of some of the longest-running shows on television, where contestants have given viewers some wild moments this year, from the risqué to the confusing.
Check out the wildest game show moments of 2024 below, including a viral “Wheel of Fortune” player’s explanation for his unexpected answer.
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Risqué Answer
Tavaris Williams gave an instantly viral answer on “Wheel of Fortune,” buzzing in to say “Right in the butt.” (ABC)
“Wheel of Fortune” contestant Tavaris Williams became an instant viral sensation thanks to his May 23 appearance and his NSFW answer.
During a toss-up puzzle, the puzzle board had the letters for the phrase “_ _ _ _ /I _ /T _ E /B _ _ T!”
Williams quickly buzzed in and confidently said, “Right in the butt.”
His answer was met with a brief silence, then audience laughter, followed by a “What?” from fellow contestant Tyra, and a definitive “no” from Sajak as a look of utter surprise crossed Williams’ face.
The correct answer was “T H I S / I S / T H E / B E S T !”
WATCH: ‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ CONTESTANT EXPLAINS HIS RISQUÉ ANSWER
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“I tried to just beat my contestants by buzzing in first and letting my brain catch up,” Williams told Fox News Digital of his now infamous TV moment.
“And when my brain was ready to speak, I saw the R, I saw the B, I saw the T. I went for ‘Right in the butt’… And once [host Pat Sajak] said ‘no,’ oh, it was the worst feeling,” he continued with a laugh.
After taping, Williams had to keep the moment secret from his family, who were gathered to watch it live.
“My wife’s like, ‘I’m married to a meme now,’” he said with a laugh, noting his family was overall very supportive.
Williams did walk away with $9,500, but almost as soon as the moment aired, fans took to social media to have a good laugh about the risqué answer.
WATCH: ‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ CONTESTANT HAD TO KEEP VIRAL MOMENT SECRET FROM FAMILY
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History-making low score
“Jeopardy!” contestant Erin Buker earned the second-lowest score in the show’s history. (ABC/Jeopardy)
A “Jeopardy!” contestant earned an unfortunate place in the show’s history when she earned the show’s second-lowest score ever recorded.
Erin Buker, who walked away with a final score of -$7,200, told Fox News Digital that while she had a “pretty cool” time taping the episode, she would describe it as an “out-of-body experience.”
“You’re looking, you see the clues, but you don’t remember what category it is,” she explained. “You’re reminding yourself to not, you know, make weird faces because you’re on live television.… The way they tape it is like it’s the live show. They really try to keep it really tight.”
And even though she didn’t do as well as she’d hoped, Buker said she’d “love to do it again.”
WATCH: ‘JEOPARDY!’ CONTESTANT ERIN BUKER DESCRIBES WHAT IT WAS LIKE GETTING HISTORIC LOW SCORE
Famous Faces
“Jeopardy!” had not one but two contestants that made viewers do a double take this year.
The first was David Erb, who bore a striking resemblance to actor Clint Eastwood.
“David looks like several different people. Clint Eastwood is one of them,” a “Jeopardy!” fan wrote on Reddit.
Another shared on X, formerly Twitter, “Is it just me or does David on #Jeopardy remind anyone else of a young Clint Eastwood??”
“Jeopardy!” contestant David Erb bore a resemblance to Clint Eastwood, according to fans. (Jeopardy/ABC)
The other contestant that caught viewers’ eyes was Father Steve Jakubowski, a Catholic priest from Michigan who quickly earned a lot of fans online.
“There’s a hot priest on Jeopardy rn send help,” one person wrote on X.
Father Steve Jakubowski told Fox News Digital that Ken Jennings and the rest of the “Jeopardy!” crew were “very kind” to him. (ABC/Jeopardy!)
In a statement to Fox News Digital, Jakubowski said that being on “Jeopardy!” was “a great experience.”
“Ken and all the producers and team were very kind to me with the novelty of having a Catholic priest on the show,” he explained. “I hope it gave a positive impression of my community and the Church. The show airs at 3:30 where I live in Austin, and so we had a watch party at our parish school with our students and their parents – tons of fun to share that with our parish.”
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Second Day on the Job
Ryan Seacrest replaced longtime host Pat Sajak following his retirement last year. (Ryan Seacrest Instagram)
Seacrest took over for Sajak as the host of “Wheel of Fortune” this year, and people quickly put the blame at his feet for a contestant’s big loss.
During his second night hosting, contestant Airica spun a $1 million wedge during her turn. The wedge could have been swapped out for the $100,000 wedge in the bonus round, meaning that if she won the game, she could have potentially won the big prize.
Airica solved the first puzzle, and landed on a $1,000 mystery wedge and was given the choice to unveil it or leave it.
“It could be a bankrupt or it could be $10,000,” Seacrest explained, and after she decided to risk it, Airica unveiled the bankrupt wedge and Seacrest had to take back the million-dollar wedge.
“Wheel of Fortune” fans were upset with Seacrest for a player missing out on a shot at a million-dollar prize. (Getty Images/Wheel of Fortune/ABC)
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Fans online felt Seacrest hadn’t explained the rules properly, comparing him negatively to Sajak.
“Pat would’ve explained that if she took the risk, she would’ve lost the million-dollar wedge,” a fan wrote on X.
Others defended Seacrest, noting that contestants get a rundown of rules and gameplay ahead of time, or were likely briefed on the rules in a portion cut for time.
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Sexist Clue
During an episode of “Jeopardy!”, the category “Complete the Rhyming Phrase” quickly turned the game into an awkward situation. (Getty Images/Jeopardy!/ABC)
Jennings bore the brunt of criticism for a “sexist” clue during an October episode of the show.
During the episode, the category “Complete the Rhyming Phrase” contained a clue that read, “Men seldom make passes at…”
Returning champion Will Wallace correctly answered, “Girls who wear glasses.”
Jennings recognized the prompt may have made female contestant Heather Ryan uncomfortable since she wore glasses on the show.
The questionable “Jeopardy!” phrase was from famous female poet Dorothy Parker. (Jeopardy!/ABC/YouTube)
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“A little problematic, sorry, Heather,” Jennings remarked, and Wallace added “very” in defense of his competitor.
The questionable phrase was from acclaimed poet Dorothy Parker.
Game show fans were quick to react to the tense situation on social media.
A viewer wrote on X, “Still angry about this. She’s used her intelligence to get on here, only to be insulted by a sexist and rude comment.”
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Celebrity Confusion
Some “Jeopardy!” clues leave contestants completely stumped, as was the case with a couple of pop culture clues this year.
In February, during the Final Jeopardy round of “Jeopardy!’s Champions Wildcard,” contestants were taken down by a letter in a Johnny Cash song title.
The clue for the question was, “‘It was kind of a prodding to myself to play it straight,’ said Johnny Cash of this 1956 hit, with the correct answer being “I Walk the Line.”
Unfortunately for all the contestants, one letter cost them all points and time on the Champions Wildcard. All three contestants answered “Walk the Line,” leaving out the letter “I.”
Contestants were taken down by the letter “I” in the answer to their final “Jeopardy!” question. (Getty Images)
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A month later, on an episode of “Jeopardy: Tournament of Champions,” competitors Ben Chan, Yogesh Raut and Troy Meyer missed a $400 clue about a Taylor Swift song in the category “Songs of Youth.”
The prompt read by Jennings said, “Inspired by her bestie, Tay Tay sang when ‘somebody tells you they love you’ at this title age ‘you’re gonna believe them.’”
The correct answer was “Fifteen,” the title of Swift’s country pop song from her second studio album, 2008’s “Fearless.” The musician has previously said “Fifteen” was inspired by her high school best friend Abigail Anderson, who experienced a painful breakup with a boyfriend when she and Swift were both 15.
“We’re gonna get killed for that,” Meyer said with a laugh.
A clue about a Taylor Swift song stumped “Jeopardy!” contestants. (Getty Images)
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“Painful” Mistake
A “Wheel of Fortune” contestant lost out on a big prize thanks to one wrong letter. (Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for CBS Media Ventures/Sony Pictures Television)
“Wheel of Fortune” fans were frustrated by a player’s costly mistake during an episode in May.
Contestant Kimberly Wright landed on the Express wedge when the board read “D U _ _ – _ _ L L E D PLATYPUS.”
“I’m going to call an F,” Wright said to groans from the studio audience.
Wright apparently believed that the correct answer was “duck-filled platypus” when it was actually “duck-billed platypus.”
Contestant Marie Kioski from Owosso, Michigan, solved the puzzle, winning a trip to Margaritaville Vacation Club Rio Mar in Puerto Rico, worth $7,250.
“Oh my, that was painful. F?? She thought the platypus was filled? with what exactly?” a viewer wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
In a wild week of game show antics, both ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ saw some scandalous and risqué answers that left viewers shocked and amused. Contestants on ‘Jeopardy!’ were asked to name the capital of a certain country, only for one contestant to hilariously reply with a cheeky innuendo. Meanwhile, on ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ a puzzle about famous landmarks turned into a double entendre that had host Pat Sajak struggling to keep a straight face.In other news, fans were amazed by the uncanny celebrity lookalikes that appeared on both shows. A contestant on ‘Jeopardy!’ bore a striking resemblance to actor Tom Hanks, while a player on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ could have been mistaken for pop star Taylor Swift. The internet went wild with memes and comparisons, making for a fun and lighthearted distraction from the intensity of the game.
But it wasn’t all fun and games, as both shows ramped up the difficulty with some truly tricky clues and word puzzles. Contestants had to think fast and use their wits to solve the brain teasers, leading to some nail-biting moments and impressive displays of knowledge. With the stakes higher than ever, the competition on ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ was fiercer than ever, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.
Overall, 2024 proved to be a memorable year for game show enthusiasts, with ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ delivering entertainment, surprises, and plenty of laughs. Who knows what the next season will bring? Tune in to find out!
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