Martha Stewart (Eek!)
Paige
skull centerpiece for Halloween:
Today's Eek!:
http://www.gocomics.com/eek/2007/10/09/
:-)
Paige
Mike Beede
Paige <luana....@gmail.com> wrote:
It wasn't really clear to me: is that *really* Martha Stewart's column, or is
it a gag? If so, I wonder if the staffer that writes it will be employed
tomorrow or not? It seemed a little too tongue in cheek.
Mike Beede
Paige
> In article <1191935555.498332.66...@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com>,
>
> Paige <luana.kra...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > In October's issue of Martha Stewart Living, she creates a sparkly
> > skull centerpiece for Halloween:
>
>
> > Today's Eek!:
> >http://www.gocomics.com/eek/2007/10/09/
>
> It wasn't really clear to me: is that *really* Martha Stewart's column, or is
> it a gag? If so, I wonder if the staffer that writes it will be employed
> tomorrow or not? It seemed a little too tongue in cheek.
>
> Mike Beede
It's real. I was reading the magazine yesterday and she was "dead"
serious. Oy!
Paige
ronniecat
on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:19:24 -0500, Mike Beede <be...@visi.com>
wrote:
That's the real column. Stewart (or the editorial team as a whole) are
very playful about Halloween and the Halloween issues of the magazine
are very fun and tongue-in-cheek cover to cover (this in contrast to
for example Thanksgiving or Fourth-of-July issues which have a much
more serious tone).
Yep, I'm a subscriber. I don't remember how I first picked up a copy
of the magazine - possibly during a hospital stay - but I was amazed
to find out that those who mock her apparently don't read her. I've
been subscribing for four years now. What I like about it is that she
is not about the ridiculous over-the-top details that people joke
about - instead the focus is on back-to-basic skills that not a lot of
people learn at mom's elbow anymore (how to make biscuits, how to cook
a turkey, how to care for linens or pack china for a move so it
doesn't chip or bake a pie); and the fact that the decorating and
craft projects can have big impact but are all designed to be done in
a couple of hours. She knows her audience, all right.
She also has an in-depth article every issue on something collectible
- carnival glass, crocheted pieces, Bakelite, embroidered napkins,
1950s printed aprons, etc. that I'd probably buy the magazine for on
their own.
ronnie
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Neil Robinson
> [Martha Stewart teaches] how to make biscuits, how to cook a turkey, how
> to care for linens or pack china for a move so it doesn't chip or bake a
> pie
I'd love to unpack in a new house and find a freshly-baked pie in with my
dishes!
Mark Jackson
Seems time to trot out one of Ellen's old recipes, with serving suggestion:
http://alumni.caltech.edu/~mjackson/food.html#brain
--
Mark Jackson - http://www.alumni.caltech.edu/~mjackson
Hanging out in bad bars waiting for sources to show up is a
time-honored tradition in journalism. - Douglas McCollam
mollificent
>
> It wasn't really clear to me: is that *really* Martha Stewart's column, or is
> it a gag? If so, I wonder if the staffer that writes it will be employed
> tomorrow or not? It seemed a little too tongue in cheek.
>
>
If you REALLY want excellent Martha Stewart satire, find a book called
"Martha Stewart's (Better Than You At) Entertaining". The cover shows
"Martha" (or a reasonable facsimile thereof) walking toward you with a
plate of hors-d'oeuvres--across the swimming pool. ;) There are some
hilarious bits in there...for Easter she decorates Communion wafers
with little crosses made of caviar, and the Pope comes to visit and
(of course) kneels and kisses Martha's ring. Absofreakin'lutely
classic stuff. ;) I believe the same satirists did another parody
called "Is Martha Stewart Living?"
That being said, I will confess that I subscribe to Everyday Food
Magazine. *hanging my head in shame*
M
Jym Dyer
> called "Martha Stewart's (Better Than You At) Entertaining".
=v= "Martha Stuart." Presumably for legal reasons.
<_Jym_>
mollificent
Right you are! I'd forgotten...it's been ages. Though even as I
typed that, I was thinking, "How'd they get away with that?" ;)
M
cryptoguy
> In article <1191935555.498332.66...@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com>,
>
> > In October's issue of Martha Stewart Living, she creates a sparkly
> > skull centerpiece for Halloween:
>
>
> > Today's Eek!:
> >http://www.gocomics.com/eek/2007/10/09/
>
> It wasn't really clear to me: is that *really* Martha Stewart's column, or is
> it a gag? If so, I wonder if the staffer that writes it will be employed
> tomorrow or not? It seemed a little too tongue in cheek.
>
> Mike Beede
If Martha's a little too downmarket for you, you should try
the Damien Hirst version:
http://streetanatomy.com/blog/?p=95
(SFW)
Peter Trei
Scott Nickel
> In October's issue of Martha Stewart Living, she creates a sparkly
> skull centerpiece for Halloween:
>
Paige,
That's hysterical! I never knew I was tapping into a home decor
trend! :)
Thanks for posting.
Scott
ronniecat
<kn...@nos.pam.bitstream.net> wrote:
This made me lol :)