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Are Divorce Cakes a Half Baked Idea?

Constance Camus — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 06:11:05 +0000

A wedding is the manifestation of the joy felt in the union of two people uniting in holy matrimony for life. Sadly, a divorce – not so much… To say the very least, it often provokes behavior that surprises even the individual displaying it. It is a process, much like grieving. At the end of the process, there is a rush of enormous relief, with the realization of new found freedom and the alleviation of tumultuous strife.

Hence, the theme of most divorce cakes and/or divorce parties is the emphasis of a fresh start – and the end of a battle.

Lately, divorce cakes have become increasingly popular and are selling like hotcakes (pun intended). Most feature either the bride or the groom pushing the partner off the cake, or stabbing them in the back or otherwise inflicting some serious bodily harm. There are also predominant themes like blood, broken hearts and scattered luggage, some even during the honeymoon.

While some might consider the whole idea too violent to be funny, makers of such cakes are thrilled about the possibilities now available to them. Some people might consider it crass and insensitive while others may view it as a fitting end to a period in their lives; as well as a chance to have a good party. I like to introduce humor rather than something too sober or vindictive so I use lots of figurines interacting with each other. Divorce can be a horrible thing but I would like to think comical divorce cakes can help lighten the mood a little; per Fay Millar, a baker in Brighton, England in a report to the Daily Mail.

“I think people are definitely coming round to the idea of shouting to the world that they are back on the market. I think it used to be taboo to have such a thing as a divorce cake because it is not traditionally viewed as an event to celebrate. However, with people like Katie Price throwing divorce parties I think people are definitely coming round to the idea of celebrating the end of a relationship and shouting to the world they are back on the market.”

Below is a slideshow of the best divorce cakes online to date, compiled by yours truly- complete with music by Pink with her song “So What?”

Michael Jackson Has Got to Be Smiling at This

Constance Camus — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 03:06:07 +0000

Ester Goldberg is a hoot. It has been a tough couple of weeks no matter your position on recent events and tragic losses. Add to that – ten years ago today, we lost another bright and shining star when John F. Kennedy, Jr. died tragically. Not quite sure what to make of any of it, so I will defer to Ester. At least for today.

The Weekly Wrap by Ester Goldberg

Divorce Humor: What the Hell Were You Thinking?

Constance Camus — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:49:30 +0000

Funny Divorce Letter about Poetic Justice

See Ya!

Anyone with an ex-husband, or about to have an ex-husband, should appreciate this video. By an ex-wife.

If you leave me, can I come too?

A photo tribute to IF YOU LEAVE ME…. the comedy song – with lyrics by Amanda Green and music by Skip Kennon – performed live at NYC’s Second Stage Theatre by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, accompanied by Tom Kitt. From the CD “Put a Little Love In Your Mouth: The Songs of Amanda Green.” Contact info: starfighterllc@aol.com. Video designed by Route Design Technology.

Direct Examination Gone Horribly Wrong

Constance Camus — Sat, 30 May 2009 03:36:34 +0000

A bit of levity to end the week…

Lawyers should never ask a witness a question if they aren’t prepared for the answer. In a trial, a small town prosecutor called his first witness, a grand motherly, elderly woman to the stand. He approached her and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know me?”

She responded, “Why, yes I do know you, Mr. Williams. I’ve know you since you were a young boy, and frankly, you’ve been a big disappointment to me. You lie, you cheat on your wife, and you manipulate people and talk about them behind their backs. You think you’re a big shot when you haven’t the brains to realize you never will amount to anything more than a

Angry Judge

cheap paper pusher. Yes, I know you.”

The prosecutor was stunned! Not knowing what else to do, he pointed across the room and asked, “Mrs. Jones, do you know the defense lawyer?” Again she replied, “Why yes, I do. I’ve known Mr. Bradley since he was a youngster too. He’s lazy, bigoted, and he has a drinking problem. He can’t build a normal relationship with anyone and his law practice is one of the worst in the entire state. Not to mention he cheated on his wife with three different women. one of them was your wife. Yes, I know him.”

The defense lawyer almost died. Then the judge asked both counselors to approach the bench, and in a very quiet voice, said, “If either of you smart b*****ds asks her if she knows me, I’ll have you thrown in jail for contempt.”

The Trouble with Juries – Hilarious Video

Constance Camus — Tue, 26 May 2009 21:41:59 +0000

From Kelsey Grammar’s The Sketch

Are Divorce Cakes a Half Baked Idea?