Fake Ad and I Spy

Proletariat Bourbon

We received 130 entries correctly identifying the Fake Ad for Proletariat Bourbon on page 50 of the August Observer. Included among those was this one from Elena Chagnovich: “My dad, an avid bourbon drinker, spotted it from across the kitchen table. At first glance, he thought it was an ad for Blanton’s Single Barrel Bourbon, since the bottle was the same shape and had an animal on the cork. However, he quickly realized this was a sham!”

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Urban-fetti

“I spy the Ann Arbor Art Center’s ‘Urban-Fetti’ alley art installation,” writes Alandra Meade. It’s “on the alley wall of the Alley Bar at 112 W. Liberty Street,” adds Eric Sobocinski, and Joe Cialdella notes that it’s behind Pretzel Bell. “This mural literally cascades off the wall to the alley pavement,” says Ginny Weingate, citing the clue. “I like how the mural stretches down to the ground,” says Shannon Kohlitz, “although I wish it could get touched up!” 

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The Whippoorwill Bar and Grill

“The Fake Ad is on page 42 for the Whippoorwill Bar and Grill,” writes the always reliable David Karl. “Ah yes, who hasn’t been driven to insomnia by the constant nighttime singing of the Whip-poor-will. I know I have. But unlike Thurber’s Mr. Kinstrey, I just took a sleeping pill and called it a night. Much easier, less hassle and mess free.” 

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Pocket Listing

You know how sometimes you’re in a group chat and you come up with a really funny comment and you text it to the group and… nothing? No “haha.” No 🤣. Not even the humble :). Just… nothing. 

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North Star Lounge Sign

“Ann Arbor is a good place to be vegan, this block is a big reason why,” says Sam Firke, praising the “outstanding cauliflower wings” from the adjoining Detroit Filling Station.

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Leaf Garrot

Julian Carrasquillo, a Fake Adder who we selfishly hope will never, ever win our game wrote, “This one hit close to home since I just raked more leaves for what feels like the 10,000th time this season. Let’s pitch this one!”

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Angelo’s Facade

“November’s I Spy is a wonderful tribute to Angelo’s,” writes Janine Hutchinson. “Eggs Over Easy, Hash Browns, and You!” she finishes with lyrics to “Angelo’s”—the original tribute.

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Fuentes Vodka Sauce

We received 150 entries correctly identifying the Fake Ad for Fuentes Vodka Sauce on page 87 of the October issue. That page just happened to be the same one as the Back Page update.

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