Et·som·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.

Often, I come across Etsy items during my Etsomnia (and regular shopping) searches that feature such hilarious photos, I can’t resist the urge to bookmark them. Many of the items aren’t that bad, but the way they’re photographed makes turns them into tragedies. Today, we celebrate the… uh… creative photographers and stylists who are trying a little too hard, and missing the mark by a mile.

For more Etsy fun, check out all my weekly Etsomnia™ posts!