Friday, August 1, 2008

Warning: These Images May Not Be Suitable For Children

So, one of my lovely duties on the plantation is sorting the mail—as you can guess, this is why I often get first dibs on all the great letters from cray cray artists. Today, I got the usual announcements for shows, press invites to openings, and random magazines. One such mag is called Arts & Activities, and contains all sorts of fun craft ideas for those who teach youngsters. The subscription was for a former employee, so I’m not even bothering to renew, but we just can’t seem to get off their mailing list.


What I wouldn’t give to get off this mailing list.


Today, instead of a magazine or renewal notice, they sent a piece of advertising so terrifying that it can only be described as pure evil. Look:



Why would a magazine about art projects for youngsters have such a hideous monster in its advertising? What kind of response do they expect to get from me by showing me the drawings of some twisted youngster who most likely sees dead people? This is why we have to stop "nurturing children's creativity"--they are dangerous, warped, and deadly.


So, what do you expect to come after the ellipsis when you flip over the card?

a. …For the sweet silence death brings.

b. …Or the grim reaper will come for you.

c. …To let the glue dry on your papier mache watermelon.

d. All of the above

e. BOO!!

Ha, I tricked you!! The correct answer is:

...to show off your products this fall!!!


Um....
W
T
F
?
!

3 comments:

Kurtlan said...

It's obviously multi-culti. That's a Dio de los Muertos skeleton thingy.

What's better for children than multi-culti-ism? I'll tell you what's better, not letting them linger under the erroneous impression that there are no such things as stupid questions. There ARE.

I think I'm babbling because I'm afraid if I lapse in to silence that scary-scary thing will come and get me. Don't let it get me.

JJS III said...

I actually think the glue monster is totally cute. We are going to start hanging out together so much that Kurtlan will get jealous and too preoccupied to comment on your blog before I do.

This actually reminds me of those ads that talk about how it's never too early to talk to your kids about drugs. DON'T WAIT TOO LONG...rub your belly and talk to your fetus or else it will be a total crack addict.

Hillary said...

please tell me that this is in the mail to me RIGHT NOW.