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Stan’s Houspainting Company Pty Ltd

I’ve studied every colour cardAll the subtle huesPeople always like my workFrom whichever view…. We love it Stan. The door is so subtle…….. Don MatthewsSeptember 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 2, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:house painting, humour, poetry, stan5 Comments on Stan’s Houspainting Company Pty Ltd

A Pub in Japan Has These Toilets

A pub in Japan has these toiletsWith dolls which wake up when you sitThen start singing happy Jap melodiesWhich to many would frighten the shit…. And then move slowly towards you and kiss your knees…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021 I think they could have chosen a better song……..

Posted bydonmatthewspoetrySeptember 1, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:dolls, humour, japan, poetry, toilet3 Comments on A Pub in Japan Has These Toilets

Teddy Bears For Your Kiddies Bedroom

Kiddies all love teddy bearsWe sell two lovely onesTo hang down from their bedroom ceilAnd give them lots of fun…. They’re cuddling mummy…….. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 31, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:bedroom, children, humour, poetry, teddy bears, toys4 Comments on Teddy Bears For Your Kiddies Bedroom

Was Tubby and Dim

I used to be a tubbyBefore I joined the gymI’m now transformed, quite different(I’m also not so dim)…. Could Stan have something to do with designing this poster?…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 30, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:gym, humour, obese, poetry, weight loss3 Comments on Was Tubby and Dim

Stan Wins Lounge of the Year Award

Every lounge I look at’sOld same old same oldI wanted something differentExciting, different, bold…. What have you to say to the media Stan?……. It was nothing….. There you are listenersHumble words from a toilet installer….. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 29, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, lounge design, poetry, stanLeave a comment on Stan Wins Lounge of the Year Award

Our Baby Loves to Play With Balls

The package said were lots of ballsOur baby loves her ballsShe’s overjoyed how many thereAre to play with…. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 28, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:baby, false advertising, humour, play toys, poetry1 Comment on Our Baby Loves to Play With Balls

Stan Builds a Shimmering Kitchen

I specialize in kitchensOf a different kindHere’s a sample of my work(On the bench I signed…) Stan was here…… Not professional boss?….. You can’t see it. It’s under the cake. Boss said don’t let the owners see.Sorted…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 27, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, kitchen, poetry, stan5 Comments on Stan Builds a Shimmering Kitchen

Stan Solves an Attic Problem

We have an upstairs attic butNo room to put in stairsStan came up with bright ideaHow to get up there…. We would never have thought of this Stan. Thankyou…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 25, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:attic, humour, poetry, stairs, stan8 Comments on Stan Solves an Attic Problem

Mona on the Wall

We love the Mona LisaHer gentle subtle smileWe added touch of eleganceWith a longish pile….. To match our carpet…… Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 25, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:carpet, humour, mona lisa, poetry8 Comments on Mona on the Wall

Rocking Chair

I am a lovely rocking chairComplete with place to sitWhenever people sit in meWhy do they all say shit?…. Stan?……. Yes boss?……. Don MatthewsAugust 2021

Posted bydonmatthewspoetryAugust 9, 2021Posted inDESIGN FAILSTags:humour, poetry, rocking chair, stan6 Comments on Rocking Chair

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