Hate to disappoint, but no Fabio cover art here.
I'm talking about other writing jobs, whether freelance or as part of a corporation. Consider that a writer keyed in every word that fills your mailbox with credit card offers, the gimmicks that cover the Captain Crunch box, the flower-and-fruit description of that Pinot Noir, and the script of the video for your next winter boots on Zappos.
Not only are these writers convincing, they are creative and succinct.
To illustrate: Welcome to JP's Hot Sauce Collection. The following labels represent only one-fourth of his stash, but the writing and artwork are top notch.
Hey, writing is writing, even if it's not found on a bookshelf.
"This sauce will clean you out, guaranteed."
It will also swell your eye shut if even a microdrop lands on your eyelid
as JP is shaking the bottle while standing next to you. Film at 11:00....
Lil Johnny's artwork landed him with a counselor.
Because of my job as a med transcriptionist, I LOVE THIS.
I guess if your head is on fire, a comedy show would be just the thing.
I'm certain there was manic giggling coming from this writer's cubicle.
Do I have any wealthy relatives?
"Unspeakable." Ha!
Straight to the point. JP also had Pain 95%, which is now empty.
He met his match with this one.
Got any good examples of fabulous, non-book writing? I bet you do!
LOL. Those are too funny!
Posted by: Kelly Hashway | 09/13/2011 at 10:49 AM
Ha! Truly *creative* writing.
Posted by: eden | 09/13/2011 at 11:00 AM
Absolutely awesome. Alas, I'm a total hot sauce wimp - those make my eyes water from here (or maybe that was the laughing.)
Micro beer bottles often have some excellent label content. I think I gave my ex one that said Stubborn Bastard or something along those lines, not long before I left.
Posted by: Beverly Diehl | 09/13/2011 at 11:22 AM
You had me worried for a minute. LOL. Advance warning. I'm sending you another blog award on Friday. It's a fun one.
Posted by: Angi Hansen | 09/13/2011 at 06:02 PM
nice collection...brings back fond memories, and many laughs spent acquiring such a "collection" :)
Posted by: kp | 09/13/2011 at 07:56 PM
Those are hilarious! The last one definitely takes the cake... Fantastic!
Posted by: LisaAnn | 09/14/2011 at 11:20 AM
KELLY & EDEN -- Aren't they hilarious? I see them every day and it still cracks me up.
BEVERLY -- HHHAHAHAA!! The perfect going away present. That's awesome.
ANGI -- Hey, thanks!! I'm duly warned and I thank you. =)
KP -- I thought you'd get a kick out of that. I love that every time we move, one whole box has "Hot Sauces" written on the top.
LisaAnn -- Right to the point, huh? Sooo funny. I definitely don't think those copywriters get enough credit.
Posted by: Girl Parker | 09/15/2011 at 08:45 AM
Lori, I got nothing but I had to pipe in and say, I hope JP doesn't suffer from irritable bowel syndrome! Ouch! Oh my goodness, how much hot sauce can your man stand? I sent the Significant Other a salami sandwich for lunch today and tonight he said to me, "Don't make anymore hot salami sandwiches. They irritate my colon." Salami irritates his colon? Are you kidding me? I think I'll buy a bottle of "Burn Jane Burn" and spike all his sandwiches for a week. That'll show him! :)
Posted by: Bella | 09/15/2011 at 06:01 PM
Ahh, the hot sauce collection--I see it survived your move from Phoenix back up to Seattle! For more fun--unintentionally funny writing, check out engrish.com. You know how S and I love fractured Asian English!
Posted by: J and S | 09/16/2011 at 10:26 AM