Scarecrow, Scarecrow, Scarecrow
There will be a delay on this week's Top 25 Television Shows recap. Blame the lightning or my homeowner's insurance or my insurance adjuster. Then feel free to kick any of those people in the gonads. When my television/DVD player/cable works again, I'll fire up the ol' recap machine.
In the meantime, let me tell you a story.
A couple of weeks ago I started to think there was something sinister afoot in the next town over, because every time I drove through, there were more and more scarecrows lining the road. It started out around a dozen, and by last Friday there were at least 200 of those straw-faced bastards along the street, and in people's front yards, and propped up outside of businesses. I'm not sure what they're playing at, but I feel sore afraid.
These fellas are holding some kind of ghost rodeo.
These guys don't mind mind the Georgia July heat. They're all creepy yarn smiles.
Farmer, I think:
Chef:
Lady with a boner:
Some guys workin' on a car:
And if you're not too scared out of your wits, stop by, and shop local.
Comments
That guy working on the car had something shoved up his pooper.
Also, this is the scariest thing I have ever seen.
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I forgot to mention that! Thanks for pointing it out. It ups the creep factor, if that's even possible.
Posted by: Jennie! | July 28, 2008 10:03 AM
this is downright frightening. need me to come down and kick some scarecrow ass?
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Yes, please! In fact, there are many things I need you to come down here and protect me from -- lightning included.
Posted by: kat | July 28, 2008 10:04 AM
Georgia = Creepy.
Posted by: You can call me, 'Sir' | July 28, 2008 10:37 AM
Um, creepiest mother-effing thing EVER.
Posted by: Abigail | July 28, 2008 10:52 AM
This is AWFUL!
Why is this?
Where is this?
Do you want to come over to my house where it is safe and there are pancakes and then I kick your ass in bowling?
Posted by: Melissa (Courtney's Mom) | July 28, 2008 12:10 PM
Lady with a Boner sound like the title for a modern art piece.
Separate note: When do we get the bracket results? I have been geekily excited ever since you announced that contest.
Posted by: Grad School Reject | July 28, 2008 02:52 PM
I kept scrolling and thinking there was going to be a reasonable explanation for the rampant scarecrowery. Like Scarecrow Fest 2008, or something.
Posted by: Kerri Anne | July 28, 2008 04:14 PM
I'm a-scared. And I feel hurty for that mechanic that Jennie! pointed out looks like he has a hoe in his bottom (hehehehe).
Posted by: mysterygirl! | July 28, 2008 05:04 PM
Lady with a boner wants to let you know that it's not a boner, it's just a pleat in her dress. She's going to take the dress back to the dress store.
Posted by: Jenn (the not-sister) | July 29, 2008 09:14 AM
Heather,
I can tell you exactly what is going on. They "Braselton" is trying to win the world record for number of scarecrows in one place. They have until sometime this fall to do so. Get prepared more will be popping up. Anyway it is a way to get them "on the map" I guess.
Love,
Melinda
Posted by: Melinda | July 31, 2008 11:17 AM