The relationship between counterfeit producers and luxury good manufacturers has always been complex. At first glance it's simple to dismiss the counterfeiter's business as a parasitic behaviour. When considering the publicity and brand awareness that a counterfeit bag or purse can promote, a somewhat symbiotic relationship can be perceived. To illustrate this “tug of war” I chose the childhood bonding toy named after the country most (in?)famous for manufacturing counterfeit goods.