et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. the surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered in one’s sleep.
During my Etsy travels, I have come across a number of poses that struck me as especially hilarious. In fact, I mentioned in Etsomnia™ Volume XIV: Knit-Wits that the nutty poses I came across were inspiring me to write a new episode dedicated to such bizarre and hilarious photos.
Therefore, this week’s Etsy tribute is dedicated to the models! To those awkward, uncomfortable, wonderfully unselfconscious people, and and their adorable whole-hearted commitment to the bit.
For more Etsy fun, check out all my weekly Etsomnia™ posts.
“. . . turn toward me . . . right arm vaguely over your head . . . look like you smell something bad . . . now adjust your thong . . .perfect!”
I get that this is a fairly difficult yoga pose, but it doesn’t make me want to buy the pants. It just makes them look like they’ve already been farted in.
Ladies and gentlemen, the Uni(corn) Bomber
Maybe if we all pose together, and throw a banner at the bottom, it won’t seem weird . . .
This looks to me like Michael Berryman in a dress made of the scalps of his victims (to be fair, I hear he is a lovely man in spite of his terrifying looks)
Marvin the Martian’s great grandmother, Marlene. (Not a vintage picture, by the way)
In case it wasn’t immediately apparent, the listing was for the bracelets.
Whatever she’s looking at, she seems quite pleased with it. It must be something out of frame, because I don’t see anything worth getting that excited about.
Nobody puts Hipster Barbie in the corner!
Please ignore Chernobyl behind me and look at the flowers!
“We’re trying to expand into the lady wrestler market, so try to twist off her head.”
“Okay, now slide your right leg back . . . more . . . more . . . good. . . now right hand on hip . . . twist back toward me . . . left hand scratching your scalp . . . harder . . . good . . . now DUCKFACE”
The caption should be “Take the fucking picture already.”
A little advice: When trying to take a picture of yourself wearing the items for sale, either use a mirror or phone a friend. Also, it’s hard to convince people your items come from a “smoke free home” when you’re smoking in the picture.
If you’re going to sit like this, it’s always a good idea to keep your face covered.
Finally, a model you can fold up and store in the overhead compartment!
In the animal world, this is known as “presenting.” (B.T.W., I have those shoes.)
Who does depression hurt?
Even without a head, she looks bored. And who can blame her? She’s dressed as Raggedy Ann minus the pinafore.
I am pleased to report that, according to the other pictures, she does, in fact, have at least one more leg.
These made my day, and I must start exploring this world of Etsy as there seems to be evidence of life from other planets here. I’m going to give these people some serious props, though, for they must truly not give a thought to what other people think of them.
I am more entertained by wandering around Etsy than on any other website. There’s no end to the wonders you can find there. And even though I’m pretty hard on them, I did nearly all my Christmas shopping on Etsy this year, so it’s not a complete waste of time!
This literally made me laugh out loud (my co-workers must think I’m a loon now!) What a wonderfully curated collection of some of etsy’s most eclectic products and models + your captions are a work of art in and of themself!
December 18, 2014 at 8:37 am
Laughing so hard I am counting this post as aerobic exercise. Barbie and Chernobyl observations were standouts among all the winners.
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December 18, 2014 at 11:46 am
Thank you!
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December 18, 2014 at 9:59 am
every week you have me cracking up at these!! Love it! Thank you!
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December 18, 2014 at 11:46 am
That’s very kind. Thanks!
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December 18, 2014 at 11:41 am
These made my day, and I must start exploring this world of Etsy as there seems to be evidence of life from other planets here. I’m going to give these people some serious props, though, for they must truly not give a thought to what other people think of them.
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December 18, 2014 at 11:47 am
I am more entertained by wandering around Etsy than on any other website. There’s no end to the wonders you can find there. And even though I’m pretty hard on them, I did nearly all my Christmas shopping on Etsy this year, so it’s not a complete waste of time!
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December 18, 2014 at 2:30 pm
I freaking love this!!
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December 18, 2014 at 2:32 pm
I’m so glad! It was big fun looking for the pictures.
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December 18, 2014 at 4:45 pm
oh my gosh, i may have just peed my pants reading this. highlight of my week!
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December 18, 2014 at 4:56 pm
I hope you weren’t sitting on anything important . . . Glad you enjoyed it!
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December 18, 2014 at 8:39 pm
I laughed and I laughed. I really can’t say more than that. I don’t need to say more than that. Thank you.
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December 18, 2014 at 10:25 pm
I love that I can count on my WordPress friends to be sweet to me. Thank you, Anthony!
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December 23, 2014 at 1:33 pm
The last four left me laughing out loud. Goodness.
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December 26, 2014 at 10:54 am
This is awesome, but honey, Michael Berryman is still with us! 🙂
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December 26, 2014 at 1:26 pm
Well, that’s good to know! Don’t know why I thought he was dead, but I’m glad I was wrong!
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January 6, 2015 at 12:11 pm
This literally made me laugh out loud (my co-workers must think I’m a loon now!) What a wonderfully curated collection of some of etsy’s most eclectic products and models + your captions are a work of art in and of themself!
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January 6, 2015 at 12:31 pm
Thank you! I, too, have been known to squawk and hoot at my desk. I think everyone’s just used to it now.
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March 10, 2015 at 12:36 pm
CRYING! So funny!
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March 10, 2015 at 12:50 pm
That one was one of my favorites!
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December 1, 2016 at 7:56 am
LOL…”Now duckface!” is the one that got me!
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December 1, 2016 at 8:36 am
Glad you liked it!
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