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What's a Wreck?

A Cake Wreck is any cake that is unintentionally sad, silly, creepy, inappropriate - you name it. A Wreck is not necessarily a poorly-made cake; it's simply one I find funny, for any of a number of reasons. Anyone who has ever smeared frosting on a baked good has made a Wreck at one time or another, so I'm not here to vilify decorators: Cake Wrecks is just about finding the funny in unexpected, sugar-filled places.

Now, don't you have a photo you want to send me? ;)

- Jen
Friday
Jul302010

Why On Earth Did You Buy THAT?




Oh.

Well, ok, then.

Seriously, I think I've just found my new favorite Wreckerator here. Way to work to your product's strengths, my friend! In fact, if you need any more ideas, I have a few suggestions:

"It beats jello"

"95% of diets fail anyway"

"Cheaper than therapy"

"It was this or rhubarb pie."

"The end MIGHT be nigh"

Ok, that's all I've got. Have anything better? Then gimmie your best 1-line Wreck sales pitch in the comments, and tonight I'll randomly select someone who makes me laugh to win a signed copy of Cake Wrecks, the book:
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Only $5.20 on Amazon! Woot! Stock up!

I'll announce the winner in tomorrow's post, so check back then.

Now, quick, go BE FUNNY. Chop chop!

UPDATE: Here are some of my favorite entries so far, in case you don't feel like scrolling through the 1000+ comments:

"Now Dolphin Free!" - Jenniffer

"Think of the laughs you'll get" - Anony 10:09

"You could always send this to Cake Wrecks" - TechyDad

"Eatable" - Kathyrn R.

"Mostly Harmless" - Cat Beiber

"Get Used To Disappointment" - Lynn

"My Other Cake Has A Witty Saying On It" - Tessa Beers

"D***n it, Jim, I'm a Doctor, not a cake decorator!" - Becky@whatslifewithoutwhimsy

"It's not as old as it looks" - Jen (3:44pm)

"I quit" - Donna

"It was this or death" - M.A.

"Think of the children" - Tracy

"Like you could do any better." - Tami

"The bananas in your cart look lonely." - Charlie's Mom

"As seen on Cake Wrecks!" - Ashley

"We only would have screwed up your custom cake order, anyway." - Julie

"Don't act like you've never settled before." - Bryan & Jessica

"In some foreign countries this is actually a compliment." - Dolores

"Suck it, Trebek." - Janebabes

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Reader Comments (1396)

"1/2 Price and 1/2 Calories!"

"It's the fault line from an EARTHQUAKE of flavor inside!"

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterYabba

In the immortal words of Warden Gad Hassan from The Mummy, "No more goat soup."

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterZita

Fig Newton without the fruit

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJessica K

"insatiabler"

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterphinner

Look at me!

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterJessica K

I'm sorry I ate your PMS chocolate stash

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterShannon M

He didn't deserve you anyway

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterPhoenix

Tasty Cake

"This is the best cleavage you'll see all day."

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterNicole

It will still taste good.

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMrs. White's Pantry

Doesn't _someone_ have to point out that they also put the "50% off" CORNER sticker in the wrong corner?

I want to see a cake that says "it jumped into the cart"!

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSylph

5 Second Rule!

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterDharmamama

"No one else has the heart to tell you, your baking blows."

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAbracadabra

"I love you like a fat kid loves cake."

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSara

"Leave Blank for Message"

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterDonna

"Guess who just fininshed a Wilton class at the rec center!"

"Cat Food on the Jello!"
(Long story!)

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermrspicasso

"at least it's not moldy"

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterA_turtlewave

Hey I love rhubarb pie! :)

How about: It was half off AND I love roses that vaguely resemble pink Christmas lights! Festive!

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGrnEyes

It's cute & sweet, but not a puppy.

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterPhoenix-Karenee

"It's only a flesh wound!"

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMel V.

"I'm Sorry I Said Those Jeans Make You Look Fat."

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAbigailLaura

It was this or Hallmark.

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterStacy G.

"This is my 5th fake birthday of the week.. I give up." ~Kristen

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKristen J

It's your fault.

(note: the epicenter of a Cakequake.)

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterLikeABladeOfCorn

"Seize the moment...remember all the women who waved off the desert cart on the Titanic!"

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMegan

"Because... I love you???"

Question marks intended.

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermegrat7

Deep, down inside of me, I'm good!

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterGreg

i felt a binge coming on. i need a fork.

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered Commenterearlleen

This May Have Fallen On The Floor

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterRachel

Think "Jersey Shore" and this cake automatically looks better.

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAbby

"It's Better Than
Whatever
<------- That Is"

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAlphaCupcakes

Think "Jersey Shore" and this cake automatically looks better.

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAbby

If you made this yourself, you'd have to take the blame.

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKaren

"if you think this is bad, you should see what Didn't make it to the shelf."

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterErin

You <3 "Cake"!

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterRebecca

Eat your sadness away with cake

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterThe Cannary's

Think "Jersey Shore" and this cake automatically looks better.

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAbby

"Possibly not worth saving your fork for."
"Better for you than the other kind of crack."
"Boobquake worked!"

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterCount Mockula

"It's what's inside that counts"

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKatie B.

"Try harder."

Seriously, folks. Try harder!

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterNama

Aren't we supposed to try to be well-ROUNDED??

Aunt Granny

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAunt Granny

I'm sure it's not original to the bakery I worked it, but on Valentines when one (or more) of the heart shaped fudge cakes would break coming out of the mold, we'd make them into broken heart cakes. I think they might have sold faster than the unbroken ones :)

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterSuzanne

Frosted During An Earthquake

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMeredith

I don't like you anyway
I just wanted cake

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAnonymous

It's a Cake!!!

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterShasta

Happy Bir

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAlice

"'I am nutritious.' - The cake is a liar."
reference: http://shirt.woot.com/friends.aspx?k=4113

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterErin

"Reduced For Quick Sale"

or

"$5.99" (struck through or partialy scraped off) "$3.99"

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterKen

Because it's two minutes till quitting time.

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterAllison

Half the price... all the shame.

July 30, 2010 | Unregistered Commentermandi

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