The truth is, we could quote David Karl in this space just about every month. We probably would too, if we weren’t afraid we’d have to add him to the Fake Ad payroll (which is already five figures, if you count the two figures after the decimal point).
“The Fake Ad is on page 62 for Artours,” Karl writes. “The picture depicted is the Burton Memorial Tower for last month’s winner’s name. The tower is a memorial for U of M president Marion Leroy Burton 1920–1925. The clock chimes Westminster Quarters every quarter hour in E-flat. I always thought it was B-flat. Shows you what a tin ear I have. I also see you have a reference to the Michelin Man himself, Artūrs Irbe, the great Latvian ice hockey goalie. Well done.” Thank you, David. The check is in the mail.
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Bewildering Bells
Meanwhile, Jennifer Ziegler found a connection of which we were completely unaware. “The Longfellow quote was reinterpreted to ‘Art is Fleeting’ by Tom Burtonwood,” Ziegler writes, “whose last name incorporates the last name of last month’s winner, Matt Burton.” It really is a remarkable coincidence. You can read more at tomburtonwood.com.
Our winner, chosen from 104 correct entries, was Darrin O’Brien. He’s taking his gift certificate to Downtown Home & Garden.
