Jen Pipes Down
April 30, 2009 Although the past few days have been fun, I think we're all ready to just let some Wrecks speak for themselves, don't you?
Wow. Very eloquent, Beth H. I never knew that "fithy years plus nine" equaled a "Happle Birthday." Or that random capitalization and periods (the punctuating kind, that is, not the monthly kind) were so in vogue these days. Maybe. i. should. Try. it.!.*
Ok, Monica S., I promise: As soon as I find some "underware", I'll remember to wear them.
Um. What? Julie S., did this come with a translator?
Or not to cool?That is the question, Jodee R.
Exclusionary cake really is the best kind:
Unless of course "But-Ringo" is some kind of unfortunate nickname. Which would make you wonder how exactly...uh...you know...Yeah, maybe we shouldn't follow that thought train too far down the tracks, eh, Glynis E.? Yeah. Hey kids, just look at that ugly airbrushing! Woo wee, is that ugly! Haha!
*Hey, I just realized that when you combine a ! with two ..s, it looks kind of like a cute little chicken head. See? .!. No? Ok, I've officially been at this computer too long...
Reader Comments (114)
I really want to know the stories behind the cakes! What did they order for it to come out like that!?!?!?
I like the chicken head, let me be the first to say it!
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I see the cute little chicken head and it is, indeed, cute.
I need that little heart cake.
(Well, I need one that has the rest of the quote that you so thoughtfully provided.)
I hate air conditioning, so it is always a dilemma come summer.
Regardless of the misspelling, I'm wondering who would remind a 17 year old to wear underwear on their birthday cake?!? Wow, that is sad!
I see the chicken head!
But still...step away from the computer Jen.
It looks a bit like the first cake was corrected after "Strong". If only they were that careful with the rest of the message.
And the third cake...well, at least they got "anniversary" and "all the best" right...the caps are a bit much, though.
*is trying to look on the bright side today*
That is some really ugly airbrushing. And I feel so sorry for but-Ringo.
Wow. I do love the white ruffles and confetti on the Don't Forget to Wear Underware cake, though.
Yeah, I think most of those cakes need a translator. haha
Love em', lol! I get a headache just reading them......LMAO!
More disturbing than the mispelling is the fact that the don't forget to wear underware cake is for a 17 year old!!
That last one made me seasick!
and I think Captain Kirk did the first with all the 'pauses'. :D
.!. clucking insane!
"equals. Happle Birthday," huh?
You gotta wonder about that. It's almost like a really low rent haiku, done by someone that might not be familiar with the English language. At all.
Or its some fresh-thru-customs Latvian stoner that's found a quick way to clear 7 bucks an hour.
Cake #3 looks like it was written in some sort of backwoods Nell-speak.
Glad you're back!
As for the chicken head, keep in mind it can look VERY much like something VERY different--some long "object" attended by two smaller, rounder, "objects," eh? Just warning you before you go posting the little bird's head all about.
As a side note, I think the Ringo cake looks extremely tasty, and is one of the only airbrushed cakes on this site that is actually an appetizing color.
That last Cakewreck is my submission. I am so proud! (Poor Ringo)
Man, who knew that I could read the term 'chicken head' so many times and it would be referring to....not what it usually refers to? As for the cakes, all I can say is what the.....?
I like the chicken head .!.
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These cakes are clearly signs of self sabotage. They were put together with some time and effort then brutally defiled with bad spelling and tacky airbrushing. It's like doing the dishes, but doing them badly so you won't be asked to help in the kitchen again.
wv..goings...there are some strange goings on in some bakeries.
but, but, but....I thought it was FROM Cool, not "To Cool...."
I see the chicken head!! Yay! And also, I am snorting with laughter...
Why leave Ringo out? He's my favorite?!?
I totally see the cute little chicken head.
And that 3rd one...that was professional?? Looks like somebody put their own aimless esl ramblings on there.
Maybe the last cake is supposed to say "Best -- Ringo"?
Yeah Michelle - thanks for THAT image ~~ Oh well, at least it appears to be a "Happle" one.
Poor But-Ringo how sad.
Glad you're back "jEN." (<- just pretend it's on a cake)
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I think the last one actually might say "BEST - Ringo" meaning that it came from someone named Ringo. I have poor writing, and somehow I see that there. It could just be me though.
are you SURE the one needing a translator is from a professional bakery? Really? I'm going to cry now.
I think the "everyone but-Ringo" is supposed to be reverse psychology so Ringo can have a happy birthday. Of course, that's unfair to everyone else.
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That is EPCOT. You can tell by the font!
Hey, when they cut that "to cool" take, they'll be splitting an infinitive!
eh? eh?
Love that they need to remind a 17 year old to wear "underware"
Michelle saidAs for the chicken head, keep in mind it can look VERY much like something VERY different--some long "object" attended by two smaller, rounder, "objects," eh?
That was my first thought, too. I must have a dirty mind, or spend too much time around people who do.
As a side note, I think the Ringo cake looks extremely tasty, and is one of the only airbrushed cakes on this site that is actually an appetizing color.
I think you might need to adjust the colors on your monitor. The colors look pretty unappetizing to me.
Trust me, it DIDN'T say "Best Ringo". It said "But-Ringo". And now he's famous on Cakewrecks.
i'm sorry, who needs to remind their 17 year old to wear underwear?? isn't that sending a bit of the wrong message? (besides, of course that it's spelled wrong....)
That third cake...
I assume the 35th wedding anniversary it is referring to must have involved cousins, with the creator being one of them.
...it's the only legit explanation for all that mess. *blink* *stare*
Let me guess: The next cake the person decorated said "All your base are belong to us." ;)
What is wrong with me?? I don't see the chicken head?! Help!
I agree with Judy---the underwear reference was definitely a momism. I remember the admonishment to wear clean underwear because this is somehow important to ambulance personnel.
I have. no words.!*
Joyce, You say you don't see the chicken head. I thin that what you need to do is extremely dangerous, but you will see the chicken, no doubt. All you need to do is stare at the computer screen for way longer than is healthy, and, I can assure you that the chicken will appear before your blood-shot, burning eyes!
i <3 .!.
I thought of the non-Latin phrase,
Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
(Always Where Under Where)
when I saw the 17 year old's cake. But then something of 3 years of Latin had to stick, right?
Of course it could be a shout-out to the panty-less starlets of Hollywood.
I want a But-Ringo shirt.
--or underware. You decide.
That's not a chicken head. THIS is a chicken head: >:<> And this is a turkey, in case Thanksgiving pops up again any time soon: >:<>~ You're welcome.
I, too, would LOVE to see the order sheet, or know what the customer asked for.....or have a translator....
I see a chicken too, Jen...
I'm thinking that I would be glad to be Ringo, since that means I wouldn't have to eat any of that oddly colored frosting and pretend to do anything other than smile :-)
.!. totally chicken.
Gosh, that red/white misspelled cake just made my head hurt. Then I saw the ugly airbrush and have to take some aspirin! Wow! Ouch.
~Amy B.
Wow, I really, really hate when "too" is misspelled like that, but I hate it more when people write "loose" when they mean lose. Just think of 'loser' people. It's not "looser"!
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That's the best looking thing here today.
The air brushing looks like camoflauge in Willy Wonka land-quick hide me from an Oompa Loopa!
I do see the chicken head too Jen!
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I like this one better though:
~:>
Hehehehehe!
Thanks for making my day...everyday!
I think that last one belongs in the "Passive Aggressive" Cakes secton. Happy 30th to everyone "except" Ringo... I like the Chicken head as well, and if you do ! and . in a long row...
.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.
...it's growing grass!
(hugs Jen)
You're baaaaack!
And what a comeback. My eyes are crossing trying to read the one written in raspberry jam lettering.