Wednesday, August 8, 2007

R.I.P. WWN, Aug. 3, 2007

I know you all are with me when I say that an American Institution died this week. Don't know what I am talking about? The WEEKLY WORLD NEWS published its last paper! I used to glance at the astounding headlines every time I was in line at the grocery store. I don't think there was ever a time when there wasn't an alien on the cover doing some crazy stunt. And those true-to-life photographs that graced the cover were always so believable, right? Those stories were such a hoot to read, you know? The healing powers of tequila, 100 year old granny that could chop down a tree using an axe, the image of the Virgin Mary appearing to some kid in his bowl of cereal, stuff like that. Oh, I will miss those funny headlines. Here is my homage to "The World's Only Reliable Newspaper."


card info: cardstock from my supply, images by A Muse, Prismacolor markers - cool gray 20%, warm gray 20% and 40%, black pen, amazing headlines by me :)

15 comments:

Tisha said...

Such a funny card!! We are also in mourning for the WWN - my husband's grandfather LOVED! that paper. For the last 5 years, we have renewed his subscription (that's right - they will deliver them to your home!) every year for his Christmas present! Kind of embarrassing to admit ... and know I have to come up with a new gift for Potto!

Anonymous said...

what a cute and funny card! inspiration everywhere, i tell ya! :) lexi

Anonymous said...

how clever and halarious! too funny!

Elizabeth Royalty said...

wow! that's awesome!!! maybe you should take up the empty space! LOL! :)

Anonymous said...

OMG, this tops them all!!!! Unbelievably AWESOME card!!! Totally funny and totally clever.

Anonymous said...

This just cracks me up. You are so clever and creative!!! TFS!

Sarah said...

Too too good Elena! Well done!

Anonymous said...

Hahaha! Too funny!

Ingrid said...

Awesome job - awesome post! My next door neighbor got the WWN - we used to laugh and laugh at it when we were kids! You have the most unique cards - I just love to see them! Totally inspiring!

Unknown said...

this is the most awesomest card!!
i can't wait to meet the clever designer with all of these great ideas.

ddc designs said...

Hilarious, clever and CUTE! :)

Kristina Lewis said...

This is so creative and well done!

Anonymous said...

This is a complete hoot! Great work.

denny said...

too cute! you're hilarious!

Anonymous said...

OMG! This is hilarious! And I didn't even know that the WWN was gone.:( That thing gave me the biggest laughs in the check-out line. TFS!