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Botter’s Organic Creamery

Aug 25, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

Wow, that was close! We almost reached 200 entries correctly identifying last month’s Fake Ad for Botter’s Organic Creamery on page 29 of the August issue. We had to settle for 198, but it’s always a joy to hear from so many Fake Adders.

Plymouth Building

Aug 25, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

The Plymouth Building (1969–70) “was designed and built by” Dow, an architect who Frank Lloyd Wright named his “‘spiritual son,’” writes David Karl.

The Manny

Jul 25, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

We received 173 entries correctly identifying the Fake Ad for “The Manny” on page 66 of the July issue. In an odd coincidence, the Fake Ad Czar (we like that spelling because it’s worth more in Scrabble, Tom Weeks) was born in July of ’66.

Joey Salamon’s Mural

Jul 25, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

“Salamon created a dazzling geometric mural,” writes Barb Tester. “His work brought vibrant color to a previously drab [back] facade.” Salamon’s work “‘exudes joyfulness and brings pride to the community,’” says David Karl, citing the artist. “I think he has succeeded in his quest as it’s a fun mural to behold.”

Missus Smanson’s

Jun 24, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

We received 199 entries identifying the Fake Ad for Missus Smanson’s Restaurant on page 69 of the June Observer. The winner’s name, “Sussman,” was barely hidden in the establishment name.

Embracing Our Differences

Jun 24, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

I spy “the art installation at the SE corner of Huron Parkway and Geddes,” writes Ellen Bauerle. “These are the ‘Embracing Our Differences’ banners in Gallup Park,” says Marilyn Knepp. “Wonderful billboard-size pieces on diversity and equality,” adds Amy Barnett.

Cape Elle

May 25, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

We received 131 entries correctly identifying the Fake Ad for Cape Elle on page 60 of the May Observer, including many explanations for how Capelli appeared in the ad. Some of them were mostly right; all of them were at least partly wrong.

The African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County Portico

May 25, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

“This portico is on a new trail,” says Deirdre Spencer, citing May’s clue. The “detail is on the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County, 1528 Pontiac Trail.” David Karl adds that it was “built by Albert Polhemus in 1848” at 411 E. Washington.

Mature IT

Apr 25, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

We received 197 entries correctly identifying the Fake Ad for Mature IT on page 32 of the April issue.

604 E. Washington

Apr 25, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

“The gingerbread trim is … gone,” says Pamela Kittel about April’s feature, the house at 604 E. Washington—one of four demolished “to allow developers to put up another monstrosity,” says Dan Romanchik, or as Lelia Raley coins it, “the latest Megalopolith Brat Castle.”

Cahoots

Apr 3, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

“That distinct arched window is an architectural gem!” writes Joe Cialdella about March’s feature—Cahoots, the “tech coworking space.”

SenioriT

Apr 3, 2022 | Fake Ad and I Spy |

Larry Hennessy writes, “the disclaimer was what obviously made it a fake ad. You could be accused of age discrimination … not so much for the content … but because the print … was so small that it made it a bit hard to discern for those of us who have to wear reading glasses!”