Logo Awesomeness Or Pain-In-The-Keister?

Hemmorhoid Helper

Is the logo above good or bad? You decide.

Discussion topics:
  1. Nothing says hemorrhoid like a volcano-tsunami. But what other large-scale Earth events might the illustrator consider and why?
  2. One can sing so loud that hemorrhoids pop out. It’s in the movie “Anvil! The Story of Anvil.”
  3. Hemorrhoid Helper has little in common with Hamburger Helper. How are they different? Similar? How could co-branding them create market synergy?

Aunty Henrietta’s been busy: she’s got a website and blog too.

Comments

Anonymous said…
This, for some reason, reminds me of a ketchup bottle. Does it come in a bottle or a tube?
May 22, 2009
starcasm said…
A sock puppet told me about your site! Very enjoyable!

Now - about Hemorrhoid Helper... Seems a shame to not mention "fissure" - one of the best geological terms that doubles as a booty bummer! (Even better than crack!) But, gluteus maximus discomfort couldn't derive more comfort from any other visual combination of geological events than a volcanic erumption and a tsunami! Great job!
May 23, 2009
P.L. Frederick said…
Anonymous: Ah hah hah! It comes in a buttle.

Starcasm: That must be the esteemed Mr. Mason, sock puppet extraordinaire. I thank both he and ye. Especially you, for you are the Pun Master. Fissure! Hahahahah hee hoo haha haha. Gross. Ooh hoo tee hee!
May 23, 2009
Lidian said…
Well, I love wacky ads especially those with a retro look, so points to Aunty for that.

But as you say, perilously close to Hamburger Helper. Was this Aunty's inspiration? Her nemesis?

I do not really want to know!

I absolutely love your blog! :)
May 23, 2009
James said…
It is nice to look back at the old ads and compare their sense of humor.

Great blog, love the content.
May 24, 2009
P.L. Frederick said…
Thanks muchly, Lidian and James! Savant, I am uncouth, and that's why you come back.

Lidian: Maybe it'll become a video game, “Hamburger Helper vs. Hemorrhoid Helper: Final Countdown”
May 24, 2009
Bunk Strutts said…
Unintended Subsequent Post Congruence Department: After reading about hemorroids, I got kinda grossed out when I scrolled to the next image down...
May 26, 2009
P.L. Frederick said…
And I quote, “Ah hahahahaha! Hah!” Ooh, I see what you mean about seeing Goopy Chocolate Ruined This Post, Bunk. Egads.
May 27, 2009
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