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Friday, September 12, 2008
Inappropriate, Much?
Friday, September 12, 2008
Nothing helps smooth over those awkward early teen years quite like getting a cake with a half-naked stud-muffin on it from your parents, eh, Tracy? Just wait 'til your mom asks to go "halfsies" with you on a lap dance.
I am told that these "Love is" characters were really popular back in the day, so I'm going to assume it wasn't the decorator's idea to draw two nekkid kids of indeterminable gender hugging. However, what the heck is going on behind kid #1? Either that's a tail, and it's wagging, or kid #2 is patting kid #1's butt. Considering the "warm embrace" sentiment, I honestly couldn't say which of those options would creep me out less.
UPDATE: That's hair? Really? I mean, I guess I'll have to take the word of my [cough cough] older and wiser readers, but I still don't see it. Maybe if it wasn't flesh-colored...
Chelsea Y., & Jessica M., love is getting such awesomely inappropriate Wrecks.
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I'm pretty sure that that "tail" is kid #2's ponytail. Hopefully, that's just a girl with really long hair. Hopefully.
- September 12, 2008 at 7:44 AM
- Trish Lee said...
The "tail" is her pony-tail, but it's drawn very badly. - September 12, 2008 at 7:57 AM
Love is... is a single panel comic strip that still runs in some newspapers. Yes, the figures are a naked boy and girl. The thing behind her butt is probably the extension of her hair, poorly executed. But I like the idea that he's patting her butt better. ;)
- September 12, 2008 at 8:03 AM
- Mandy said...
The first cake... well, that scares the living day lights out of me.
But the "Love is..." cake is actually not what you make it out to be. "Love is..." characters are not children. They are adults. Nude, yes. But that is how they were usually drawn. And that is her hair, I think behind "Kid #1's butt". You can read more about "Love is..." here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Is... - September 12, 2008 at 8:03 AM
- Reverend Shari said...
That waggly tail is actually her pony tail.
I had a notebook with these two on the cover in the '70's.
Ouch. Now I need some cake. - September 12, 2008 at 8:06 AM
- Paige said...
Okay...worse still was how I first read the writing. I saw it as "your warm entrance" at first...which is hilarious and disgusting all in onme. SO, if you thought it couldn't get any worse....trust me, it did in my mind.
- September 12, 2008 at 8:10 AM
- Jamie said...
Those look to be done in the style of "Precious Moments" which means that is probably meant to be a wing as cherubim were a staple.
- September 12, 2008 at 8:11 AM
It looks to me like half-naked stud-muffin's face is falling off his head, adding a bit to the creepiness factor.
- September 12, 2008 at 8:11 AM
- Nic said...
At first I thought that was like an angel wing on kid #1. Did you also catch that kid #1 has some nips decorated on?! Just to add some extra creepo.
- September 12, 2008 at 8:14 AM
- V. Nicharico said...
.....wow.....yeah, totally inappropriate. The first one looks liek a cake you'd see at a bachelorette party...the second is just...wrong.
- September 12, 2008 at 8:15 AM
- Amanda said...
Oh my. That first one looked disturbing enough, and then I read the "Happy 14th" on it. What a cake for a 14-year-old! I'm completely creeped out. I'd hate to see what the 14-year-old son's cake will be like...
- September 12, 2008 at 8:21 AM
- Lotte said...
I AM YOUR NEW FAN (and german too, so please forgive me any language mistakes here, okay?)!
It took me sooo long to finish looking through your whole blog. I simply couldn't stop before I was done. And it was a very bad idea to do so in the office with 8 others around (and without humor).
It was soooo hard to keep a straight face, can you imagine??? = )
I definitely come back for the wrecks and your hilarious comments!
Bye, Naemi - September 12, 2008 at 8:22 AM
My husband just declared that the nekkid kid is passing gas. I'm not discussing the first one...
- September 12, 2008 at 8:22 AM
- Unknown said...
Although the "Love is" characters are not exactly as they were "in the day" they are instantly recognizable.
The left character is the female ande the right character the male. For extra feminity the female character had long blond hair. The "tail" you are seeing is the bottom part of her long hair.
So both your options are, fortunately, wrong and nothing suspicious is happening.
By the way the "Love is" characters were much much sweeter and mushy than icing on a cake and I don't mean that in a positive way. Therefore they left an aftertaste that wasn't to my liking. But the sweetness and mushiness might just make it on a cake, especiallye if it was for someone familiar with the characters.
Like your blog, keep up the good (or bad) work.
Jeroen - September 12, 2008 at 8:25 AM
- LIESL said...
yes, i remember these cheery little naked kids. They creeped me out when i was 5 and they continue to do so on a cake.....
- September 12, 2008 at 8:28 AM
I think it's the end of kid A's ponytail. :)
I remember those dumb "Love Is" kids, too. I think they inspired the big-eyed Precious Moments figures (which are NOT naked but equally sappy + God). - September 12, 2008 at 8:28 AM
- Alex B said...
On the 'Love is' cake it's her hair
- September 12, 2008 at 8:28 AM
the "love is..." characters' genders are distinguishable by their hairstyles. the smaller one on the left has long hair, presumably that's the end of her long ponytail - at a strange angle, i must admit. it's not my taste but it's not a wreck, in my opinion, if you look at the 'original' characters. these seem to be way more popular in germany (not with me, I hasten to add). http://liebe-ist.moonweb.de/ has a collection of the pictures.
- September 12, 2008 at 8:30 AM
The second one is a very popular image, I grew up with the Love Is cartoons and I knew straight away that was part of the girl's hair. There's a little bit about the history of the Love Is characters here: http://www.toonopedia.com/loveis.htm where you can see what it's supposed to look like.
- September 12, 2008 at 8:31 AM
- Patrick Mueller said...
My initial reaction on what's going on with kid #1: fart.
- September 12, 2008 at 8:35 AM
- anewc2 said...
I like the exasperated smile on kid #1, as if it were posing for a camera but wanted to be somewhere -- anywhere -- else.
Amos - September 12, 2008 at 8:36 AM
- The Courteous Chihuahua said...
hahahahahaha!!! I always thought those "love is" characters were up to no good.
- September 12, 2008 at 8:36 AM
- Vangie Beal said...
Who in their right mind gets a cake with that kind of imagery for a fourteen year old girl? At 18 or older, okay... but 14? That's disgraceful!
- September 12, 2008 at 8:37 AM
- Gallifrey said...
cake #2, the hand looking thing behind kid 1 is her hair. The Love Is cartoons are from the 60s-70s and the girl had hair like Mrs Brady's only longer!
So nothing suss there, just her hair! - September 12, 2008 at 8:40 AM
I first read the cake as, "Zove is..."; that L looks like a Z. The thing behind kid 1 is most probably long hair, but it could also pass for a wing.
- September 12, 2008 at 8:43 AM
- Paula A said...
ah the "love is" cartoon...I remember seeing these as a little girl...(oh and the tuft is the end of the little girl's ponytail I think)
- September 12, 2008 at 8:45 AM
- Morriskats said...
I'm pretty sure that is a wing. Those little "Love Is" characters were cupids.
- September 12, 2008 at 8:45 AM
- adozeneggs said...
I love that Tracy's name is on the guys crotch. Gross.
I think those might be angel wings on that cupie thing??? Maybe? - September 12, 2008 at 8:51 AM
- mMm said...
I've never seen a 'Love Is' cartoon, for which i am now devoutly thankful. (I'm 30... was it a generational thing, or do i live under a rock?)
Anyway, my first thought about what was behind the thing's butt was a broom. Which only made it scarier and more confusing. - September 12, 2008 at 9:01 AM
Maybe the shorter one is a girl and that's the end of her hair? It's still weird...
- September 12, 2008 at 9:02 AM
- Katie said...
While the cake #2 is ugly and creepy and I agree with those points--I'm a little worried about the implied homophobia in your post and in the comments here. I mean they are two kids or cupids and it's a cake so whatever. But please tell me I'm misreading your "omg I hope it's not too naked boys hugging." But I don't know how else to read I hope that is a boy and a girl.
- September 12, 2008 at 9:04 AM
Love is...reading the posts before you respond! hehehe...no less than 13 out of 28 people have already written in that it's a ponytail!
Yeah, the first cake is actually quite a beautifully executed cake, but the picture and theme (not to mention the name across the crotch) is completely craptastic.
And is it just me, or is he in the process of UNZIPPING HIS PANTS?!? - September 12, 2008 at 9:13 AM
BWAHAHAHAAAA!!! "your warm entrance"!!!! That is TOTALLY going on my fiance's birthday card today!!!
- September 12, 2008 at 9:15 AM
- Pink Sith said...
that 1st cake is wrong on soooo many levels. and the "Love Is..." crap makes me lose my appetite. and I think it's a pony tail.
- September 12, 2008 at 9:18 AM
- pika23 said...
HOmer simpson had this to say about Love is during an episode of the simpsons..".Love is...its a comic about 2 naked children who are in love."
With that first cake...I have to say...I had some pretty outrageous friends wen I was 14 and 15 who would have thought it was hilarious to get a cake like this...so i could be guessing that the cake is from some older friends... - September 12, 2008 at 9:18 AM
It looks like the dude's package is weighing down her name. This is a monument to shameful parenting.
...wait wait- could you call it a
bwahahahahaha - September 12, 2008 at 9:19 AM
- Barb said...
I used to collect these from the paper ~ the guy I was dating at the time ~ his name was Rob (same as the boy character) so these were my om ages to him. Seems so silly now.
- September 12, 2008 at 9:22 AM
What? Are you serious? "two nekkid kids of indeterminable gender hugging" = homophobe?
Seriously. I mean really. You are picking on that.
My sweet Lord, lighten up would you?!?! - September 12, 2008 at 9:22 AM
- Unknown said...
If that's a ponytail on the "kid" on the left... then she's got some weird kind of mullet.
- September 12, 2008 at 9:28 AM
- Rachael M. said...
EWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW on that first cake! I mean...First of all - what is Tracy into that her parents thought that would be the "perfect" cake for her? Does she just really dig cheesey romance novels? Ok, I get the long haired shirtless guy...but the suggested upcoming removal of his pants is just WRONG!!!! On a 21st birthday cake = hilarity. But FOURTEEN? People need to learn what is age appropriate.
For the "Love is" cake, Um, 1979 called and they want their cake back. :-/ It's definitely her ponytail/braid end whatever. That naked baby girl always had some nice, long, hippie hair. - September 12, 2008 at 9:30 AM
- Katie said...
I'm sorry. I totally misread the comment. I haven't had coffee yet. *hangs head in shame*
- September 12, 2008 at 9:35 AM
- Jennifer said...
Wow. Someone gave THAT cake to a 14 year old? All I got was a stupid chocolate chip sheetcake when I turned 14. That would have gone over GREAT at the church birthday party!
I would like to point out, that the "sexy" (in quotes because I think that guy is disgusting looking) subject matter aside- the actual cake itself is pretty good looking. - September 12, 2008 at 9:41 AM
My god, when I was fourteen my parents were still trying to leave me flowers and smileys - MAYBE for a bachelorette party or something, when did we get sexualized so young? Plus he is a little creepy... - September 12, 2008 at 9:45 AM
- Holly said...
Are there 14 y/o girls who lust over fabio?!?!
- September 12, 2008 at 9:49 AM
- Jen said...
I would have guessed angel wing behind that kid until I read the comments. And, wow on the first cake. Some 14 year old kid is reading romance novels and that scares the crap out of me. Of course, I did that, but I hid them under my bed like any normal teenager, not shared my favorite characters w/ my mother!
- September 12, 2008 at 9:54 AM
oh my, now I feel ancient, looking at all you bright young things discussing the Love Is characters. I recognized them instantly and thought "Haven't seen them in a long while..." Yes, utter schmaltz, blecch! And I knew it was the female's hair but the idea of it being a fart is far more entertaining.
As for the beefcake cake, YUCK. I *don't want to know* what is going on at 6 o'clock with that one! - September 12, 2008 at 10:02 AM
- Bri said...
I can't imagine what the people who ordered that cake for a 14 year old wer thinking. It's a little gross all things considered.
On number two -- I wish, I wish the nekkid girl figure didn't have nipples...0_o
I'm very disturbed by those. - September 12, 2008 at 10:12 AM
I'm disturbed by the stripper cake for the 14 year old girl.
The only thing that disturbs me about the second cake is that a sweet, innocent drawing of what appears to be children (but aren't) was sexualized by the viewers of the cake.
Can no one just appreciate innocence anymore? - September 12, 2008 at 10:13 AM
Umm.. ewww.
- September 12, 2008 at 10:15 AM
- Miami Mama said...
I love kid #1's mullet hair do! LOL
- September 12, 2008 at 10:18 AM
- September 12, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Incidentally, I'll point out that when I commented, there were 0 comments - comments get moderated and posted in chunks, which is why sometimes it seems that everyone is posting exactly the same thing without reading comments first (not to say that some people don't do just that). I'm not sure how to get around it, as I'm sure Jen has things to do besides moderate the blog, during daylight hours ^^
- September 12, 2008 at 10:25 AM
*snickers then points and laughs* I just love where "Tracy" is written and the fact that it's sagging....somehow the combined imagery is just. *cough*
Well then.
I'm so tempted to show this to my 14 year old to show her that there ARE ways I could be a more embarrassing parent. She probably would have gone in her room and refused to come out if I got her that cake (not that I would have!) - September 12, 2008 at 10:31 AM
AARGH! Either the parents on cake #1 are idiots or this kid is already out there and her friends gave her this one.
Did birth control pills come with the slice of cake?? Hmmm? - September 12, 2008 at 10:31 AM
- sues2u2 said...
Man, you can tell age of the readers of this particular post! Yes, I too remember the "love is..." comic. As a matter of fact I have several of the cartoons in my wedding scrapbook! sigh... Maybe I should drown myself in that cake! lol
As for the other cake? Wow, that mom needs to get a clue! Not just tacky, inappropriate & embarrassing for the teen but Wow!!! Wonder how the guests reacted & especially the guest of honor. - September 12, 2008 at 10:32 AM
The little red decorations (the linear ones, not the heart shapes) on the second cake... somehow they seem just not quite right. Not wreckitude on their own, really, and it took three viewings before I even noticed them next to the cheezariffic "love is" characters, but they do add a certain... what are those things? Some of them look like they should be seeking her "warm embrace," if you know what I mean, and I think you do.
- September 12, 2008 at 10:47 AM
And where are Tracy's parents!? Why would they be okay w/a cake like that for their minor daughter? Idiots. Idiots..they're everywhere.
Love is..a walk down memory lane! I remember those comics, as my sister used to collect them.
I don't think the original comics meant to imply underage, minor kids in a weird relationship. Sadly, this comic strip has gone out with bell-bottom jeans and hot pants. :o)
Amy - September 12, 2008 at 10:50 AM
OMG. I HATED those "Love is..." characters when I was growing up. I would vomit if I had to eat a cake decorated with them. For a split-second, I thought the boy was giving a "thumbs up" behind her back! How inappropriate would that be for the "innocence" these two always represented?!
That first cake is such a jolt to the senses. The cake itself is pristine and beautifully executed. It looks like it belongs on a Victorian Valentine's Day card. Then - wham! - there's Mr. Hunk in the middle, all oiled and ready for action. Ew! Double-ew when you read that it's for a 14-year-old girl. Her name is across his nether regions!! I dread to wonder where the candles were placed...
I LOVE this blog though! - September 12, 2008 at 11:06 AM
- RachelRenae said...
Love is... eerily anthropomorphous flesh-colored shapes staring blankly out with their dead eyes.
- September 12, 2008 at 11:12 AM
I really hope that "Tracy" is a 56 y/o Leap Year baby. That's the only scenario in which that first cake could be construed as appropriate and even hilarious!
- September 12, 2008 at 11:13 AM
I swear I thought the baker added angel wings to kid #1. But what bothers me most is why does kid #1 have "nipples" and #2 doesn't? *shudder*
- September 12, 2008 at 11:19 AM
- Bianca said...
phew! I am glad people brought up the pony-tail, because it seemed like some sort of furry cake!
- September 12, 2008 at 11:23 AM
- wavecloud said...
I think it's part of the hair, they just didn't connect it very well to the top of her head. Oy. Either that or I'd like to think it's a tail.
- September 12, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Ack - why is the guy unzipping his pants?!? And I can't believe the 14-year-old's name is written write over his crotch. That's awful.
- September 12, 2008 at 11:45 AM
- Karen said...
Homer Simpson said it best, when referring to "Love is...". "It's about two naked 8-year olds who are married."
- September 12, 2008 at 11:47 AM
If I'd been given that birthday cake at fourteen, I might still be hiding in my room...and I'll be 46 tomorrow.
The Love Is... cake isn't all that wrecktastic, per se, given that it's a pretty close representation of the actual comic. All the same, when I see it I no longer want cake because the decoration is so cloying I've developed diabetes and gone into a coma. - September 12, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Maybe, just maybe, that first cake is for someone born on Feb. 29. So while it would technically only be her "14th" birthday, really she's 56 years old. It could be, right? Please let that be it, because otherwise it's just too scary, and someone should be calling child protective services.
- September 12, 2008 at 11:54 AM
You must be quite young, my dear, not to remember the "Love Is" characters. One of their famous quotes was, "Love Is . . . .Never having to say you're sorry." Even as a youngin' I knew that was a load of crap. They're the poster children for modern day co-dependency. And to see them on a cake - yuk? But I guess some people may have liked them - lol. Just not me :-) I've always been a tad opinionated . . . . if you couldn't tell.
- September 12, 2008 at 12:08 PM
- sheree said...
wow. That first cake is awesome. Why didn't I get a cake like that for my 14th birthday?
Awesomeness. - September 12, 2008 at 12:17 PM
- Nancy Frye said...
Oh wow, I remember the "Love is..." thing. I think they're supposed to send a "sweet back to nature all you need is love" vibe. What a flashback! I thought it was sappy and weird back in "the day". Never thought I'd see them on a cake. Ew.
- September 12, 2008 at 12:29 PM
- zebrarepeat said...
The first cake should come with a birthday card, don't you think? I'm pretty sure I know what it should say:
Oh icing-covered Conan
With your sugar-frosted abs
Make Tracy's birthday extra sweet
But please don't give her crabs! - September 12, 2008 at 12:31 PM
- Vangie Beal said...
When I first saw second one, I thought the little boy was hugging the little girl so hard she made a little fart. But, going by the body porportions of that area to her feet.. I guess it couldn't be a fart unless it was coming out of her shoulder blade.
It looks as if the girls hair does end just about where the boy's hand is on her shoulder. But after reading the comments I guess, yeah, I do see the ponytail now. :) - September 12, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Heh-heh. I remember the "Love Is..." cartoons from when I was growing up in the 1970s. That is her hair; it's usually a darker brown, though. Here's a link with more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_Is...
I'm enjoying this blog! - September 12, 2008 at 12:53 PM
I kinda think it looks like he's choking her.
- September 12, 2008 at 12:55 PM
The saddest part about that hunk cake is that I would not have put it past my mother to give me one for my 14th birthday. This ignited a few uncomfortable flashbacks...oh well, such are the perils of cakes!
-Melissa - September 12, 2008 at 1:05 PM
Actually, I think it looks like a weird angel wing. These things remind me of those creepy "precious moments" things. Anyway, why are their legs so short?
- September 12, 2008 at 1:19 PM
- Dirty Soap said...
I have been reading this blog for a while but this is my first post.
The first cake looks like a creepily executed version of Peter Steele from Type O Negative.Considering that is his stage name,let the innuendo flow freely;).
And the whole saggy name/unzipping panst thing?Eww,who the hell gets THAT piece of cake?! - September 12, 2008 at 1:20 PM
ohmygosh...ohmygosh... those are awesome!!
seriously, this blog makes me laugh like no other. thanks for brightening my days. - September 12, 2008 at 1:24 PM
In the Love Is...cake: I can almost accept the weird tail/hair thing, but what is up with the boy's arms, somewhere between his left arm and her neck, there is some weirdness going on.
- September 12, 2008 at 1:27 PM
- Meichelle said...
I don't see it as a pony tail?! I thought it was the boys hand. Hmmm...
- September 12, 2008 at 2:16 PM
- Unknown said...
Who cares what the "Love is" actually is, lets just say she is passing gas, and her slogan is "Your warm embrace." Much more funny if you look at it that way!
- September 12, 2008 at 2:18 PM
My gran used to have one of those 'Love is' things, and one of them had a ponytail, so that's what I'm assuming the thing is.
- September 12, 2008 at 2:27 PM
my first thought was that it was hair... but then I saw how (her?) haircut was cropped just above her right shoulder. I mean, technically it could be like a radically different length in the back center, like a big rat-tail or something?
Good work. - September 12, 2008 at 2:39 PM
AAAHHHHH.. the hair... yeah, I remember that hair. all short at the front, 'business' in the back. Don't you remember that??? (sadly, I saw this in real life recently!!)
As far as hunky goes, I now feel like the most over-protective parent in the world (ok, the world of that kid's parents, anyway...) I won't even let my 11 year old see Mama Mia!! - September 12, 2008 at 2:43 PM
I would agree that it's a ponytail EXCEPT that, if you look, her hair appears short and ends just below her jaw. So if it is meant to be long hair, it's one heck of a mullet!
- September 12, 2008 at 2:45 PM
just a thought, what if Tracy is a boy? It's not unheard of for boys to be named Tracy.
- September 12, 2008 at 2:55 PM
- MetalNoir said...
Back in the 70s, the "Love Is" comic strip was printed in my local newspaper right next to "The Family Circus", another one-panel strip. Cheesy and 70s-era it is, but there is nothing creepy about it. The drawn figures were as ubiquetous on "cutesy-themed" love items as the Precious Moments figures are today; and "Love Is" bothers me considerably less than those ugly Precious Moments mutants.
If a stylized naked figure bothers someone so much as to call it "creepy", we've really taken a backward slide into the Dark Ages as a society. - September 12, 2008 at 3:15 PM
- CBun said...
OMG.... those are so inappropriate!
- September 12, 2008 at 3:28 PM
- Bethany Sew-And-Sew said...
I used to be a cake decorator...and I can recall getting orders like this. I also can't imagine handing some of these cakes over to paying customers with how poorly done they are. I'd be ashamed!
- September 12, 2008 at 3:45 PM
- Chrissy said...
No way is that hair! That is a hand that is in motion as in a pat on the back during a hug! Those look like cartoony fingers in motion. Definitely NOT hair!
Oh, and 14?? Isn't there some sort of child protection for nearly pornographic material for children? Ha Ha, I bet the parents think they are really hilarious to humiliate their 14 yr old. - September 12, 2008 at 4:10 PM
When I was younger, I was always creeped out by the "Love is..." cartoons. The fact that they are indiscriminate genders does creep me out. Because it always sort of bothered me to see naked images without actual - you know - parts.
But then, considering the first cake, maybe I should be thankful for those creepy blank spots! - September 12, 2008 at 4:36 PM
heatherbstamps, I think you mean: Business in the front, party in the back. As in a mullet.
- September 12, 2008 at 5:05 PM
- Manhattan Mama said...
This is just too hilarious. And sick. Can it be both?
- September 12, 2008 at 5:14 PM
It's not that they're naked, and it's not even that they're stylized... it's just the WAY they're stylized that makes them a bit creepy.
I was going to say I agreed with you that Precious Moments are worse, but actually I'm not sure I do. Not that I don't hate PM, I do, just that these little weirdos are legitimate competitors to PM in ickiness. I can't decide!
At least in the 70s I only had to put up with Holly Hobbie, which was kind of cheesy too but never achieved the same creepy factor.
(One of my relatives was forced to go to the Precious Moments museum with someone. Yikes. Just the fact that there is a Precious Moments museum: yikes.) - September 12, 2008 at 5:35 PM
- Scraplin said...
I love your blog! I am a cake decorator in a grocery store bakery, and I have to say all of your cake pictures and the commentary on them are hilariously entertaining.
The 14 yr old's cake is decorated nicely, only.... what kind of parent orders their kid a cake like that?? and those two cartoon kids...the picture the baker used is so out of date!! - September 12, 2008 at 6:40 PM
- MezzoCO said...
Just wanted to give you a round of virtual applause - I am LOVING your site. HILARIOUS!
I *wish* I had a picture of my own cakewreck...but, I don't, so here's the story.
Date: 1993
Event: 14th Birthday Pary, featuring a trip to see Jurassic Park in the theaters
Cakewreck: Stegosauras-shaped RED VELVET cake. So that it looked like the poor creature was bleeding when you cut into it. It was awesome!! - September 12, 2008 at 7:39 PM
Yep, it's her hair. I was a teenager back when the "Love Is" kids were popular and got to see them in a variety of tableaus, and she has long hair. This is the first time I've ever been glad I was familiar with the "Love Is" couple, because otherwise, I'd now be screaming "OHMYGOD IT'S A FURRY!"
- September 12, 2008 at 7:50 PM
- E.A.D. said...
My gods, my mother would slap the heck out of anyone who would suggest giving cake #1 to me at that age! When I was 14 I would have wanted a a cake shaped like a horse, or maybe one with an image of of the Relic Hunter. But knowing your mother got you a cake with a beefcake shot on it, plus where the girl's name is written....no. There are some things that just are more appropriate for later in life.
Cake #2: I remember seeing those insipid "Love Is..." comics. That the characters' genders couldn't be discerned except for the long, feminine hair was never a problem with me. I hated the sappiness they seemed to just ooze. I'd rather eat one of the cupcakes from that Hot Wheels cake mentioned earlier in the blog. - September 12, 2008 at 8:04 PM
There's something familiar about that first cake...
Isn't that Lorenzo Lamas from his "Renegade" days? - September 12, 2008 at 8:11 PM
- Eunice said...
I just thought of something, what if cake #1 is a wreck in another way. Maybe Tracy is 41, but "they" put the 1 on first by mistake. "Crap! I don't want to mess up the icing... I know I'll just put the four on anyway. Nobody'll notice right?"
- September 12, 2008 at 8:17 PM
- whirlygirly said...
There's a Precious Moments chapel too! I have acquaintances I can totally picture getting married there.
"Love means never having to say you're sorry" is a quote from Love Story, not Love Is. - September 12, 2008 at 8:50 PM
They are cherubs-it's a wing, not hair. There are no bow and arrows because they already found their love!
- September 12, 2008 at 9:00 PM
- Eunice said...
OMG! It is Lorenzo Lamas circa Renegade!
That's hilarious! - September 12, 2008 at 10:54 PM
That late 60's line: "Make love not war." So someone came up with those cartoon characters, and I'm right there with Cheri-Beri-- "Love means never having to say you're sorry" was the one punchline I remember from my youth. It stuck with me--it was so wrong-headed, and I always wanted to go argue with the cartoonist about that one. Good to know I'm not the only one.
The baker here needs to add more long hair at the back to get it right, but on the whole, he/she nailed those cartoon images pretty well.
If I ignore the other cake will it go away? Please? - September 12, 2008 at 10:55 PM
The famous Love Is... quote was actually "Love is being able to say you're sorry." Which means that Love Story and Love Is... are like matter and anti-matter, and will explode on contact.
- September 12, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Love is... hugging naked while staring at the covers of trashy romance novels.
- September 12, 2008 at 11:46 PM
- TiminSD said...
The main problem with #1 is that couch the cake is sitting on. "Hello, it's 1975. They want their sofa back!"
- September 13, 2008 at 12:41 AM
- dykewife said...
they are right, it is her hair. i never did like those comics.
- September 13, 2008 at 12:49 AM
Dude, my 12th birthday present from mom was a Chippendale's calendar. In terms of sheer embarrassment, I think that beats the cake, 12 to 1.
- September 13, 2008 at 12:50 AM
- fuzzandfuzzlet said...
yeah these little kids were popular back in the day. Not that I am old enough to remember or anything.
- September 13, 2008 at 2:18 AM
The worst part is that the "little girl" in cake #2 has little nips, but the boy has none. Umm...okay.
- September 13, 2008 at 2:37 AM
- Ann said...
Doesn't anyone but me think that Cake #1 was probably meant for a 40 year old and they screwed up the number? The -tys and the -teens are easy to confuse.
- September 13, 2008 at 6:39 AM
- MetalNoir said...
@ chrissy:
It's the end of her ponytail. It's hair, poorly rendered though it is. Deal with it. Nothing kinky is implied. I'm sure you'll find a vast number of "Love Is" images on an image search. See for yourself.
@ kansas girl:
Yes the idea of the existence of a Precious Moments Museum causes the mind to reel. That does not diminish the fact that the US has an issue with nakedness, no matter how simply or innocuously depicted. My good friend who is an elementary art teacher is not permitted to show works of art to her students which depict figures which might be naked. One such image is Henri Matisse's painting Icarus. That's a little ridiculous. For some reason, we in the US over the course of the past 30-odd years since the seventies, have come to view our naked bodies as dirty. In 2002, curtains were draped over nude and partially-nude sculptures at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice building because the people speaking there (John Ashcroft, specifically) felt the works of art were innappropriate. The drapes were, at first, rented at a cost of $2,000 per use; then the government purchased a set for $8,000. Wow, we Americans are really ashamed of our bodies, aren't we? - September 13, 2008 at 9:10 AM
Maybe, hopefully.... the 1st cake is for a "14th" birthday. As is a 56yo born on Feb 29th.
just a thought as as my FIL just celebrated his "16th" birthday - September 13, 2008 at 9:36 AM
Has anyone noticed that kid #2 apparently has a lazy eye? His left eye is looking at us, but his right eye is looking at kid #1.
- September 13, 2008 at 10:36 AM
I remember the Love Is...characters :) My grandparents had a book on them when I was a kid...it was a little comic book type thing. It isn't meant to be perverted. The hair I agree is poorly done, but I remember the girl had a 70's haircut that made me cringe...business in the front and party in the back.
- September 13, 2008 at 11:28 AM
1979? Try
1970...Not that I remember ;)
And wouldn't it be funny if cake #1 WAS a 'beefcake'? - September 13, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Aww, the "Fabio-wanna-be" cake reminds me of my 5th birthday. Sweet memories, followed by years of therapy. I'm just hoping the cake was really for someone's FORTIETH b-day, and it got morphed in FOURTEENTH! Otherwise, those are some messed up parents (cuz I doubt her 14 year old friends could afford a cake like that). OH NO!!! Tracy is a girl, right? This cake is getting worse and worse by the minute.
- September 13, 2008 at 2:33 PM
- sheree said...
These characters were very popular when I was a kid. How funny that you think her hair looks odd, and that people think it's "poorly executed." All I see is hair.
Also very popular during that time were "pony tails." A girl with long hair wore it in a single braid, hanging in the middle of her back. An elastic band was cinched a couple of inches from the end of her hair, so it could hang and swing loose, like a horse's tail.
That's what I see on this cake. - September 13, 2008 at 2:38 PM
They look like bananas.
- September 13, 2008 at 4:26 PM
- Becky said...
Awww, the Love Is characters were always very sweet and innocent. I always liked them, and even though these are not executed terribly well, they are immediately recognisable. Some of these are still cut out and on my refrigerator with magnets.
- September 13, 2008 at 8:33 PM
Indeterminable gender? Come on, is it not obvious that the one on the left is a girl? I mean, she has boobies! /end sarcasm
- September 13, 2008 at 11:51 PM
The first cake is hideous. Well, I mean, the cake itself looks nice, it's just that design in the middle. I don't care how old I would be, I would not want such a man on my birthday cake. x_x (Even if I did, it would be just weird to carve "him" up and eat pieces! >_<)
Fluffy Cow and Patrick Mueller:
Without rambling, ITA. thanks for your interesting comment. - September 13, 2008 at 11:57 PM
"And Tracy, look! We printed your name right across his crotch, because we know that's just where you'd like to be."
That's unreal. Most people complain about "kids today", but I can't get past the 'rents. - September 14, 2008 at 10:01 AM
- heartafire said...
YOUR COMMENT IS THE FUNNIEST---I AM GUFFAWING!!! - September 14, 2008 at 9:45 PM
- MetalNoir said...
@ yénifer--many thanks for your comment.
- September 15, 2008 at 9:07 AM
I thought of another possibility for the wagging thing...but I'd rather not get into it. I prefer not to think about the reality of these things (which I do remember from my childhood), as the creative explanations are much funnier than the fact that some adult thought these would be adorable. On cake.
- September 15, 2008 at 9:29 AM
Jen, Jen,
You are showing your un-dyed roots! I clearly remember buying a "Love Is..." book at our elementary book fair when I was in 2nd grade, and, unfortunately, loving it.
Where were my parents in my hour of need?
Laura - September 15, 2008 at 8:48 PM
My husband brought me a "love is" key chain from Germany... I was so glad when it fell apart and I didn't have to explain what looked like two naked children embracing.
- September 16, 2008 at 12:00 AM
- Genevieve said...
Ok... No not a ponytail... Its WINGS!!! they're supposed to be angels. But seriously, So off the mark it does look like a mullet gone horribly wrong. ; )
- September 16, 2008 at 2:02 AM
- Snowberry and Lime said...
Yep, just also wanted to add that the love is... characters are still very popular, at least in Germany and Switzerland where I am from. I never really liked them, but they are adults and appear on many little cakes and cards to be given to your loved ones - a real staple in candy shops.
- September 16, 2008 at 1:44 PM
Perhaps Tracy was later the recipient of this cake.
Contrast this with the cake a reader recently bought for her daughter's 25th birthday. Definitely different parenting styles going on here. - September 21, 2008 at 3:39 PM
- gaurdro said...
I completely read "your warm embrace" as "your warm entrance".
- October 3, 2008 at 12:51 AM
It looks like its meant to be wings. and since the cake is white they couldnt make the wings white. and since it speaks of love and has all the hearts surrounding, im presuming it is a valentines cake which would make what looks to be makshift "charubs."
- October 12, 2008 at 2:22 AM
Wow! talk about out of date! Yes, I think that is supposed to be the girls hair. It also looks like a Costco cake. This definitely fits in the "cake wrecks" category.
Karen - December 1, 2008 at 9:34 AM
Oh man! I'm STILL crying over this one. Tears of hilarity, mind you. Thanks for the great blog- truly a treasure.
- December 31, 2008 at 4:19 PM
It looks more like a wing to me. Maybe it's supposed to be a little cupid?
- February 28, 2009 at 1:03 PM
It looks like he is spanking her! OMG!!!!!
- April 25, 2009 at 4:06 AM
I think the tail might be an angel wing. Hmmm go figure. - October 14, 2009 at 5:51 PM
- Victoria said...
My parents used to follow the Love is... comics, one of their favorites is "Love is... letting her warm her feet on yours!" with the husbands' eyes popping open as she sleeps.
- January 11, 2010 at 4:59 PM
- Harley said...
Lifted straight from Wiki: "Love Is... began as a series of little love notes that Kim Grove drew for her future husband, Roberto Casali. The strip was first syndicated in 1970 and one of her most famous drawings, "Love Is...being able to say you are sorry" was marketed internationally for many years in print, on cards and on souvenirs."
I immediately recognised it as hair and I'm 23.. Then again I always thought the Love Is... characters were sweet, just because of their origins. - February 1, 2010 at 12:44 PM
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Hey Nail Polishes, Lighten Up!
7:57 PMNot gonna lie, things have been a little crazy on my end. I'm a full believer that everything happens for a reason and we gain a lot of wisdom when we consider we aren't the only ones in the world suffering from pain, misunderstandings, broken hearts, and feeling overworked. Can I get an AMEN to that?
I won't go into details (don't worry, nothing to do with me and the hubs) but I think it's just important to keep our good friends close and to have high standards when we choose who to love. You can fall in love with anyone, so lets fall in love with those who won't hurt us, and lift each other up when we face those who do hurt us. <3
It's ironic because I've really been wanting to "lighten up" the last few days since things have gotten so stressful and overwhelming. I looked through the nail swatches I've been needing to post and realized there was quite a dark trend. My nails are like my clothes and makeup, they have to match how I feel that day. I guess I was on a dark nail kick for a while but lately I've been wanting something totally opposite! So I'll go from darkest to lightest. ;)
First up is Revlon Midnight Affair, a deep navy blue with a bit of blue sparkle to it. It's dark but not black, which is nice. Even nicer, I bought it at CVS for 75% off. Score!
It was a bit hardcore for my taste that week so I added a bit of sparkle with Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Strobe Light, one of my favorite new polishes. It has multi-sized circular glitter which reminds me of my beloved Japanese PA glitter polish. Super crazy sparkly and impressively dense!
This one I had to color correct a lot to get the right shade to show up. Not sure if it was just because of the indoor lighting, but the blue in the polish made my hands and the wall insanely yellow in every picture, like a faded photograph from the 70's. I think it turned out decently though. This is what I affectionately call my "Superman" blue. I've been digging those basic, true rainbow hues which are surprisingly hard to find right now.
The lovely people at wowsocool.com were kind enough to send me a new Konad product they now carry, this amazing holographic decal. It's in the same design as from their Konad plates! As you can see, the design is 3D, so it's a bit raised and had no problems staying stuck for the whole week.
Of course pics will never do anything holographic justice but I promise, I was staring at the rainbows on my nails a lot. If you look, you can see the rainbow colors over the whole sticker sheet, from teal at the top to pink, purple, and green at the bottom. ^.^
This is a surprise polish that I found in my cabinet when I was looking for the perfect shade to wear for St. Patty's Day. I knew I had NYX Las Vegas but when I looked at photos online, I realized that it wasn't what I thought it would be and that it's actually not too different than the coveted China Glaze Emerald Sparkle that I had been lemming. GORGEOUS sparkle, isn't it? Love it!
Wow, I didn't even realize I had been wearing so many blues lately. I'm totally not a blue nails person, seriously! This is a polish that came out with China Glaze's re-release of the Wizard of Ooh Ahz collection called Dorothy Who? Pretty cute name, and super hot to wear. I wish it were a tad darker but electric blue glitter polish is still a win in my book.
Speaking of this polish, a sweet reader yoyoecho notified me that my photo had been printed in a nail magazine. It's a silly pic I had uploaded from my cell straight to twitter and the mag hadn't asked my permission. They e-mailed me an apology when I asked about it, but yeah. I still feel a bit weird about it. :/ In any case, thought I'd post the scan.
So much for not watermarking my twitter pics. >.< Anyway, moving on...
This polish is SO LOVE! Another China Glaze, my favorite polish brand, this lovely is categorized as a neon although most swatch photos online are way off. I think my pic is pretty close to how it appeared on me. It's a bright, warm violet with hot pink and blue glitters. It's matte before a top coat but I never leave naked polishes without my trusty Seche Vite. Super pretty and totally unique in my collection.
The sweetest and lightest of this group, Something Sweet by China Glaze. It was from the fairly recent Up and Away collection of pastels. You know how I was saying I wanted a perfect, opaque pale pink? This is one of them. (I also bought Orly Kiss The Bride and looooove that as an almost-white pink too! Thanks for the recommendations!!) It almost reminds me of OPI Mod About You but a lot softer and more wearable.
Finally, I wanted to post pics of what I'm currently wearing, Hidden Treasure from the Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen Spring 2010 Runway Collection. This baby is sooo hard to find! Only one Walgreens in my whole area had it and my hubby was a sweetheart and drove me across town so I could snatch it up. Hehehe.
This photo absolutely doesn't do it justice (just check out pics of this baby over dark polish like at Steph's Closet. SEXYOMG!!) The flakies in this polish glow just like opals. They are duochromed and shine lime green to fiery orange and hot pink. I can't even explain it, but it is not at all dull like in my photo. I got impatient and put it on during my lunch break at work but I have a feeling it will be sooner than later that I'll be using this as a coat over something dark very soon.
Since the weather has been sunny and beautiful lately, it's inspired me to lighten and brighten my nails and I hope that trend can keep going on and reflect upon my mood as well. Hope you guys have been feeling bright and sparkly as well. ^_~
ps- anyone have any good de-stressing tips?
UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that my e-mail is back up! Any inquiries can be sent to firstname.lastname@example.com again. :D
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omg. That's crazy that they used your twitter picture in their magazine. LOL. Who would have ever thought that could happen?
Loved all your swatches! The Konad decal looks sooo pretty.omg some of those polishes are super pretty!
I especially love the colours in the last two photos... TOOO PRETTY! I also like the design you did in the 4th photo :D:D very nice ^_^
Have you tried PA polishes? they've got some cute glitter pieces in different sizes :D My fave is the one with flowers and butterflies hehe ^.^hehe okay now I've finally finished reading the post (my first reply was just to the pictures). PA polishes are my fave in terms of their glitters... very very pretty ^^
that's totally strange about how the mag used your photos without your permission though. >__< at least they apologized, but I still think they should have asked you first... especially since the photo they used was one which identifies you... (unlike the first two, where it just shows their nails and so those people remain anonymous )...Super great review! I esp love the Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear in Strobe Light. looks like fun! love the other ones as well, you have very pretty nails!
ReplyDeleteThis is long.. feel free to read or not read haha.. I kind of ranted at the end, sorry.
I like that Hidden Treasure color,..Sally is my favorite brand (the under $4.50 ones) cause I'm cheap :P
Yeah..a professional magazine using a pic without permission? >_> nuts.
I love when you said " I think it's just important to keep our good friends close and to have high standards when we choose who to love. You can fall in love with anyone, so lets fall in love with those who won't hurt us, and lift each other up when we face those who do hurt us. <3"
I HAD a best friend since 1st grade..ever since we hit high school, she was always using me as a rebound, saying she'll "change" but never did, extremely flaky..and so on. I keep giving her chances over and over again, and finally last year (our 14th year of our friendship) I just told her that I was just sick of all her BS... It was hard to do it but I'm actually happier now, I was getting too hurt by her over and over.
Since then (and since my 1st/2nd relationship) I've made myself have high standards with who I associate with... I know it's bad in a way but it keeps me away from the people who I already know will hurt me or are stupid..etc. lol rant :/Amen sister! Love, love the light pink, have to find that one and the electric blue by essie is awesome! See u next weekend love!
ReplyDeletei hope everything's going to be better for you soon! I love your nails especially essie mesmerize, china glaze dorothy who, and china glaze something sweet!! :D
ReplyDeletelol Jen ~ you should request them to pay for featuring your picture. I hope you feel better Jen~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteMy gosh, Jen! Hope u're feeling better. I'm not sure whether this is the "time of the year" or what, cuz everyone around me is being pretty emo and on some cases - they don't know why they're behaving that way.
I myself am one of those unhappy ones cuz I'm having problem with my bf and I'm having trouble conveying. Yes I have all the evidences and I know I "should" move on but I still love him, so it's very hard for me and it's getting me pretty upset for the past week.
I'm not a very good destressing advice giver, but I guess to think more positively, engage yourself so that you won't have the time to think of unhappy stuff (like watching Korean drama or some comedies). I hope you'll feel better, and me too. I seriously need the strength and I feel so lost :(
Anyways i love your nails, i love the Konad stickers... they looked so nice. Before i read ur text, i was thinking "Wow~ how did she do this?"
Sorry this is a bit too long.. But I hope everyone will be happy.. Life's a bit too short to dwell on the unhappy time :)
Hugs.Hey Jen, I think this is the first time I'm leaving a comment on your blog. LOVE your blog! I check it every day for updates xD
I was wondering about the pros and cons between Essie and China Glaze. I currently use Sally Hansen's Salon Lacquer (or something like that) and it's so fussy and sensitive! I wait about 1 minute (even 5 minutes!) after I applied two layers and they budge and scuff when I do non-delicate tasks (button, zip, apply lotion).
So I want to move on to a different brand and I saw a deal on China Glaze and Essie on a Soompi survey :D I would just like to know your recommendation.
Thanks so much! :]- AnonymousMay 5, 2010 at 11:01 PM
Hey Jen! Hope you feel better soon. Don't worry, this too shall pass.
Couple ways to de-stress: exercise (run/walk around/yoga/stretch) increases endorphin which will make you feel better. Diaphragmatic breathing helps (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deep_breathing) de-stress by increasing more oxygen. And lastly, taking a warm bath with nice aroma can also help, as it increases your circulation, and can be calming depending the oils you choose (lavender is calming). Take care! I want China Glaze Something sweet, such a sweet color! I love it!
Hey, whatever you're going through, I would say AMEN to what you said, i've been going through tough times for almost a year now but hey, we are survivors and this may be a cliche but things do happen for a reason, let us thank GOD that He gave us strength to survive each day! Hope things will be better and be lighter!!! :)WOW Jen, that's a lot of really pretty nail polish! :) everything looks so nice on your nails! :)
i hope you feel better soon! :)Oh wow...all the pretty colours and I absolutely love the konad holographic designs ^.^
Thanks for the links. Really helpful. Mwahhhh.OMG this was an aweesome nail entry!
hidden treasure over dark polish looks ridiculous. def wanna see another follow up post when you try it out on your nails! can't wait to grab a bottle for myself ;)
to relax--go to a spa and splurge on a nice package. get a good steam treatment with facial, or a deep-tissue massage (90 mins). it's awesome to be pampered like that...you're able to break away from the daily grind for a couple of hours and totally puts other things into perspective.
i also love bikram yoga. sweating it out, getting your heart rate up and meditating. so awesome for the mind and body. do you have a hiking trail near your house? hiking for 3-4 hours in the woods/mountains is also an excellent stress reliever!
hope that helps!wow,,, crazy how they used your image without asking you ><.
At least you're a bit more famous now ^^
I love the pink nail polishes on you!Your post started out on such a deep note! I am in total agreement with you about choosing wisely who to love, and am glad to hear it's not you and the hubby.
Love Something sweet ... reminds me of my favorite Essie Fiji.Aww..those nails are so pretty! I was wondering do you match your nails with your outfits? Just curious! =) I've been stress lately too! I need to destress as well! But I hope you feel better! =)
ReplyDeleteLove the nails! And I can't believed that they got your pic without your permission. That's a bit bizarre.
I hope everything is okay with you. It's good that you are staying positive about your situation.Juli: I read all comments, always. :)
Many of my friends have those types of "friends" too. It's hard to let go of "best friends" who were your friends for years but mostly because of proximity, not because you actually have the same things in common. But you are totally right, you need to stop and think about if that person makes YOU a better, happier person too! I hope you can find peace and happiness through your pain as well. <3Casey: It's okay to love him but when you know it should end, prolonging the relationship will only make it hurt worse when the inevitable finally happens. Shouldn't relationships feel uplifting rather than feeling "stuck"? Thanks for your kind words hun, and hope things work out for you too. <3
ReplyDeleteesther k: I personally think China Glaze is easier to work with than Essie (a lot of Essies get thick and goopy for me) but what you really need is a good topcoat. Pick up Seche Vite, it helps nails to dry super fast and glossy! Without it, I would ding my nails all the time too. :)
Askmewhats: Thank you girly, I teared up a little at this. God doesn't ever give us anything we can't handle and how small are we to complain when others have things so much worse?
Suzanne: I don't usually match my nails to my outfits consciously, but I find it often happens. ;D I don't think there's anything wrong with either way. Thanks!Oh all those colours are gorgeous =)
Hope everything gets better and you feel as amazingly happy you deserve soon!
So weird that a mag used your pic without asking first? That's so unprofessional! Crazy XPi LOVE something sweet! errr i've been buying every shade like that in every line and everything's too sheer. but that color looks so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteomgosh these are really nice colours! i've always loved your nails ^___^
i love your stellar attitude towards life too! God always has a reason for everything, even though we might not understand it.
destressing tips- aromatherapy and a good massage yeah!! and some delishhh ice-cream too!!
xoxowoo you're in a magazine! It's kind of cool to know you're printed...even though it was without permission..did they do anything else but say sorry?
ReplyDeleteMesmerize and Something Sweet look gorgeous on you! Well...they all look great on you. You are so creative with your nails. Thanks for the review!
ReplyDeleteThe Hidden Treasure was so freakin gorgeous that I had to go on a hunt today. I called up 3 different Walgreens' and finally got my hand on one. Strobe Light also caught my attention but that didn't require a 20 minute drive luckily. I always love your nail swatches!
ReplyDeleteOooh, beautiful NOTDs! I looooove how Hidden Treasure looks on you!
& you know, honestly, I do my nails to destress lol. Baths, sheet masks & blog reading all help too. Hope you feel better soon! *hugs*
& the bloody wankers?! I can't believe they just pulled some random image off the net for the mag & didnt' ASK! WTF?!WOW, i super super super want hidden treasure! how on earth did you know it was at some other walgreens? were you calling around? xD
i am SOOOO keeping my "strobe light".. i put it up on my blogsale.. but NOOO. can't! not anymore!Hey Jen, hope all goes well for you! It is unfortunate that everyone has to go through rough times, but it makes us stronger in our daily lives. I will keep you in my thoughts!
To destress, I would suggest a physical activity to get the endorphins going. It could be something simple and easy like playing frisbee with your hubs/friends. Usually anything that makes your mind distracted would help. Like doing a puzzle (I did half of a 750 piece puzzle during finals when I was stressed), learning an instrument, cooking, etc.
I hope these ideas help! Cheer up, you have a huge support group here for you!I hope you feel better Jen. I was shocked by the black nail polish because it's so unlike you :p I do hope things will look better for you. I learned the hard way about being choosy with friends because even though you've known someone most of your life, things constantly change and people constantly evolve - hopefully for the better, but sometimes not :( I hope you are going through your stressful time w/lots of love and peace :o
My fave nail polish here is the Something Sweet one!! :D I love pale pinks as well. I'm off to get it when I hit my nearest Ulta :DAmen! i've always been a dark nails or blue/green nails person, so i loved your swatches! lately i've been looking at some pastels too, so thanks for all the pictures!
ReplyDeleteomg the holographic stickers are so cool!
im definitely going to be getting me some!!!
yes, i 1000% concur that electric blue is the way to go as well =)You definitely need to watermark all your photos from now on.I really love the nail styles you post here they all pretty. My fave is the second one..;)
ReplyDelete- AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 12:13 AM
Look up "gel bath" -- they are seriously soooo relaxing and such a great way to de-stress. It's definitely something to try if you haven't before, like a relaxing weight on your skin! :)
The China Glaze polishes look so cute btw... I've got to try one of these days! - AnonymousMay 8, 2010 at 7:31 AM
Such pretty colours babe! I tried to go look for the Sally hansen one and maybe they haven't released it Canada. Booo!
ReplyDelete OMGGG the holographic nail stuff is SOO COOL
and i absolutely love that sally hansen (hidden treasure) nail polish.
the dark naipolish with the sally hansen glitter tips is just gorgeous.
i love them all! great nail inspirations <3Know of any wowsocool.com coupon codes right now? I searched and haven't been able to find any!

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A very simple gtalk conversation with Aparna led me into making these cookies.As I've mentioned before,many a times the chat is about food and more food than anything else.Probably the second or max the third query to each other would be -"so what's cooking"?
So while chatting she told me she was baking masala cookies and I was intrigued.I've been meaning to make these since so long and it looked like the perfect time to try.I was leaving to Ekm on a short trip and was already baking this cake,so thought of making this too.I had written down this recipe long back from this blog and it looked simple enough to try.I did and as I was flattening the cookies,I had an idea.I wanted these to look like biscuits not cookies but the dough was a li'l bit,teeny bit sticky.
I remember seeing this method somewhere[can't remember where] of refrigerating the dough in a ziplock bag and then rolling the dough inside it.That gives the biscuits a very even shape and you could easily cut them into squares or any other shape of your choice without the necessity to add more flour lest the dough starts getting sticky.
First time I made these,they were gone in no time and I really did not get a chance to have it myself.So the first thing I baked after coming back to Chennai was this.I should say I am in love with savory cookies.Perfect snack to have with a cup of tea.I can see myself baking this again and again!!
Masala Biscuits - Recipe source Namratha of Finger-licking Food
Maida - 1 cup
Butter - 75 gms[original recipe uses margarine],softened
Powdered sugar - 2 tsp
Salt - 1 tsp
Baking powder - 3/4 tsp
Green chillies - 6-8,adjust to your spice level[I used 4]
Yogurt - 2 tbsp
Curry leaves - 1-2 sprigs[I skipped this]
Coriander leaves - 1 tbsp,chopped
Ginger - 1/2' piece grated
Preheat oven to 150C.Grease/line a cookie tray.
Sift together flour,powdered sugar,baking powder and salt and keep aside.
In a mixing bowl,beat butter till smooth[about3-4 minutes.Mix in the cut chillies,chopped curry leaves,coriander leaves,ginger and yogurt.
Slowly mix in the flour little at a time and knead into a smooth dough.
Keep the dough inside a ziplock and seal it closed.
Start rolling-first to all four corners and then roll evenly till the dough stretches to all sides.
It might be sticky at this stage-so refrigerate the dough for 20 minutes or so.
Cut open the ziplock and cut the biscuits into shapes of your choice
Place the cookies on the baking tray and bake for 20-23 minutes.
Cool on a cooling rack and store in airtight containers.


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Having a stomach tattoo that says "SUCK DIS, BITCH!" with an arrow pointing downwards WILL NOT endear you to the ICU nurses!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Early Morning ICU Rounds
Having a stomach tattoo that says "SUCK DIS, BITCH!" with an arrow pointing downwards WILL NOT endear you to the ICU nurses!
31 comments:
- Jules Someone said...
Wow. Seriously? That's a charmer to bring home to the folks.
- April 9, 2010 at 9:19 AM
- Grumpy, M.D. said...
Yup. Seriously. Must be very popular at the waterpark.
- April 9, 2010 at 9:22 AM
- Helen said...
He sounds dreamy.
- April 9, 2010 at 9:34 AM
- Kat's Kats said...
OMG!! Is he related to the idjet who put his hand on my thigh three times at a bar? I put it back on his own twice & said, "I think this is yours." The third time I slammed it on the bar and said, "Bartender. This is the third time this ::sarcasm on:: gentleman ::sarcasm off:: has missed putting his hand on his own thigh. Perhaps he's had too much to drink?"
The bartender immediately tossed him out and barred him from the establishment. Pity you can't do that with the guy in the ICU. - April 9, 2010 at 9:42 AM
I so agree. Nothing is as annoying as poor spelling. On an unrelated note, perhaps there's some causal relationship between the presence of the tattoo on his stomach and his presence in the ICU?
- April 9, 2010 at 10:18 AM
- C. said...
If he's available, Im single.
- April 9, 2010 at 11:27 AM
- JoAnna Wahlund said...
Boy, he's a prize.
- April 9, 2010 at 11:54 AM
- The Redheaded Pharmacist said...
It could be worse Grump. Imagine one that says: 'This is my $5 footlong" LOL
- April 9, 2010 at 12:02 PM
Saw a guy with "The King" tattooed to his right thigh with an arrow pointing you know where.
- April 9, 2010 at 12:07 PM
- Pharmd Biker said...
mother-in-law, PACU RN, was doing her thing when she noticed a similar tattoo on a young lady- her "area" was dyed green, with a tattoo sign that said, "please stay off the grass." i still do not believe it, but i suppose anything in health-care is possible.
- April 9, 2010 at 12:26 PM
People handle their insecurities in various (strange) ways.
- April 9, 2010 at 12:29 PM
- Die Miss said...
Thanks for every laugh!!! I am a social worker and kinda know what U go through every day. You are not alone *lol*!
- April 9, 2010 at 1:20 PM
- Doris said...
People who get tattoos like this never think they're going to be in a potentially embarrassing situation one day...
Oh wait, folks like this probably wouldn't care that much anyway.
Me? I would be MORTIFIED! - April 9, 2010 at 1:21 PM
Doesn't anyone say "please" anymore?
- April 9, 2010 at 1:28 PM
NOW you tell me! Why couldn't you have posted this on your blog sometime BEFORE last Saturday night?
- April 9, 2010 at 1:42 PM
Think how confusing it will be if he decides to get a sex change operation later on.
- April 9, 2010 at 1:43 PM
- April 9, 2010 at 2:15 PM
- Lisa said...
I used to work at a family practice where one of our patients had a tatoo "there" that said "Property of Bob." *shaking head*
- April 9, 2010 at 2:59 PM
- KateA said...
I have some friends whose uncle had "your name" tattooed down his member. That way he could use the line, "I have your name tattooed on my dick." Yeah, he is dead from a cocaine overdose.
- April 9, 2010 at 3:40 PM
foley to wall suction. stat.
- April 9, 2010 at 4:15 PM
- The Good Cook said...
I can only wonder what his upbringing must have been like? Or is there truly, "one in every family"?
- April 9, 2010 at 4:37 PM
- terri c said...
I think if I were an intensivist I would order for this guy a rectal tube, an NG tube, and daily nerve conduction tests.
- April 9, 2010 at 5:03 PM
Ya'll are being just silly about this..we all KNOW that any female willing to place any orifice of hers near this "gentleman's" crotch can't READ anyway, so he STILL has to sound-it-out to da bee-oches !!
Pattie, RN - April 9, 2010 at 6:03 PM
- Sigmoid Freud said...
Just because you don't find it a turn on doesn't mean all ICU nurses don't like it. I'm constantly amazed at what some people are attracted to (both men and women).
- April 9, 2010 at 6:40 PM
- Maha said...
He sounds like a hot piece of sumthin' sumthin'.
- April 10, 2010 at 2:13 AM
Hey- that's my boyfriend you're talking about... Riigght..
HA -classy chap. Thats going to go down (excuse the pun) really well when he's 86 and in a resthome and his philipino* male nurse has to skin lift his beerbelly to read it slowly to himself.."sock diz. beetcheese?" you want me go find som sock for you, Messter Smeeth?? Or maybes som cheese?"
I would have given him a lecture on grammar and spelling.
Reader in New Zealand (-:
*nothing against philipino nurses -they are great - and have the humour to deal with this sort of -err - situation! - April 10, 2010 at 5:00 AM
- OMDG said...
Your comments were even funnier than the tattoo. Seriously, yesterday I came back to this post 10 time just to read them.
- April 10, 2010 at 7:50 AM
Wouldn't you just love to be around years from now.....just to witness his regret?
- April 10, 2010 at 8:09 PM
- The Redheaded Pharmacist said...
He should get another tattoo in his genital area with an arrow pointing up that says "I'm with stupid" LOL!
- April 11, 2010 at 1:01 AM
Oh, I want him as my next husband! Even better if he has a big gold grill! Or missing teeth! Be still my heart. *swoon*
- April 11, 2010 at 1:51 AM
- student dr. blaze said...
orders: laparotomy, stat.
*evilgrin* - April 17, 2010 at 1:17 PM