Welcome back to Cover Snark! Shana: Falling for the Schooge? Snooge? Scirooge? Claudia: Definitely Schooge!! Sarah: I thought it said “Scnooge” and I thought a new word had been invented and I missed it. I showed this to Adam and he can’t figure it out either. Now it looks like Schooge. I hate this font style so much. From Linnea: Severe pectus excavatum—my medical opinion… Sarah: Did he drop his keys or did he lose … Continue reading Cover Snark: Script Font Confusion Strikes Again!→
We’re celebrating our 20th anniversary all week, because why not, right? Squeeze the joy out of every moment, y’all! Today: VINTAGE COVER SNARK. One thing I’ve noticed doing the RT Rewind podcasts is that, for some cover images, our server is one of a very few places they seem to reside. So finding some of these meant doing a deep dive into the archives and older image folders. Cover Snark has been one of our … Continue reading A 20th Anniversary Cover Snark Retrospective→
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Sara: And this guy – he seems to be enjoying his solo quality nipple time, while still giving us the full on bro chin lift. Sarah: I’m so proud that he found his nipples. Good job, Bulldog! Amanda: A reminder to schedule your mammograms! Sneezy: Anyone else get disappointed when there’s no dog when someone says dog? Like, yay, have fun with your nipples, so happy for you, WHERE … Continue reading Cover Snark: Your Trusty Reminder to Schedule a Mammogram→
I’m BACK! It took me awhile to do this last one because, well, you’ll see. But if you’re just arriving here at the mayhem, welcome! I’ve been taking a really thorough look at the Contemporary Romance Colors that are most prevalent on covers this year and attempt to identify what is the CR-COTY, the Contemporary Romance Color of the Year. We’ve talked about Green. A LOT of Contemporary Green Romance, and debates about whether something … Continue reading Contemporary Romance Color of the Year: So Much Blue. So Much.→
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From HeatherS: I want to know why Ted Cruz’s spectral head is creeping on this lady. Nightmare fuel. Sarah: Oh, that’s VERY Creepy. Also, the titles are terrific. Amanda: Oh yeah, that’s Ted Cruz. Sarah: You and Heather agree, indeed it is. Elyse: JUSTICE FOR SNOWFLAKE. Sneezy: *aggressive cat hiss* From Rosemary: Is that a skylight? Sarah: Is that AI or just hellabad attempts at photoshop? Their hands, her arm, … Continue reading Cover Snark: Vintage Snark!→
NB: This week, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite and our most popular pieces of writing this year. We’ve got a week of best-of posts to share, with reviews, cover snark, and more. We hope you enjoy revisiting our archives, and most of all, we wish you and yours a wonderful holiday and a happy new year – with all the very best of reading. … Say hello to the top … Continue reading Cover Snark: Best of 2024→
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Wait, What?: I’m not sure what is happening in this cover! She looks like she’s having a…moment…He looks totally annoyed, bro, and they both look like escapees from Saved by the Bell. Sarah: They are from a 1994 JC Penney’s catalog, right? That’s where that image is from? Elyse: I had that outfit in 5th grade. Sneezy: The circle of life, eh? I wonder which of them is the … Continue reading Cover Snark: Baby Arsonist Strikes Again!→
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Jen: Maybe it’s me but this head does not look natural on this body. Sarah: Definitely not the head that body came with. Also, is that the dude from Downton Abbey? Elyse: Looks like Sebastian Stan to me. Maya: It looks like BBL Spaceman had one too many surgeries. … I think we need some input from all of you! Sneezy: Why is his left hand in … Continue reading Cover Snark: A Possible Bathroom Emergency→
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Mabry: This guy is suffering from sliding bicep syndrome, plus his forearm seems to be stolen from a 7 foot tall basketball player. And then there’s the nipple that’s trying to leave the scene altogether. He also looks like one of the Property Brothers. Sarah: Ok the proportions and perspective here are really weird to the point I feel like I should give everyone a warning. Like, uncanny valley … Continue reading Cover Snark: Yet Another Terrible Wolf Placement→
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Rachael: I have so many questions: Does she not want him to save her from what looks to be an alligator? Is that alligator okay? His hips seem off. Should his gun be that close to the water? Why are they casually having a moment in this clearly dangerous water??!! Did they keep their shoes on? Sarah: She’s a shifter. So is the gator. That’s her brother and she … Continue reading Cover Snark: Reptiles are an Unintentional Theme→
Welcome back to Cover Snark! From Shirley: At first glance the proportions of the cover warrior looked all wrong, shoulders too much and abs to waist too little. Sarah: That looks like a barber’s drape cut into a wee caplet. Did he rip off the barber shop? Amanda: It’s a Peter Pan collar for exotic dancers. Sarah: Also, another abdomen is looking at me. This one seems rather unimpressed. Elyse: I can’t make visual sense … Continue reading Cover Snark: Glowing Boots – What Do They Mean?→