With Apologies To All The Anns Out There

Bakers, I know today's topic is a toughie. Heck, after gathering all of these photos even *I* can't remember how to spell it. But that's why I'm here. To "help." And because going anywhere else requires pants.

Right. Here we go. Metaphorically, I mean. Just wipe that "pants" imagery from your mind. Also my use of the word "wipe" just now - that was an unfortunate stream of consciousness thing. Don't say "stream." Crap. Um... look, my number 1 priority here is that you know I DON'T PEE MY PANTS.

Phew! Glad I nipped that in the butt before it got weird.

Bud. I MEANT "BUD."

Great. Now how do I segue this back to anniversary cakes?

7 Handy Steps To Writing "Anniversary"

Eh, that works.

 

1. First and foremost, make sure you're spelling the right word.

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This is not the right word.

 

2. Watch out for abbreviations.
Believe me, nobody likes sharing their anniversary with a third party.

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Especially this "Ann" character, who really gets around.

 

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3. Next, WE SPELL.

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But not like this.

 

If you're feeling less than confident, here's a hint: the correct spelling has MORE than 7 letters:

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...but less than 13:

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And this is right out:

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4. NO CHEATING.

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Cheater.

 

Besides, cheating can lead to this situation:

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Er, I meant the cake, but if you think about it, I suppose cheating *could* lead to 60 weddings. You know, if you're really committed... to the opposite of that.

I blame Ann.

 

5. If you are going to leave the word off, at least get the numbereth righteth:

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1th, 2th, 3th times a lady...

 

6. And if you have the penmanship of a serial killer, maaaaybe rethink this particular career path:

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Or at least stick to Halloween cakes.

And Boss's Day. Boss's Day works, too.

 

7. When all else fails...

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Go with Batman.

 

Thanks to Dina M., Keith M., Robbie R., Anony M., Tori R., Nathan R., Vera L., Jennifer K., Sarah R., Corinna K., Z.C., & Adam M. for the reminder that your anniversary cake should always be itself, unless it can be Batman. Then it should be Batman.

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P.S. Here's one of the coolest gift ideas I've seen for a Batman fan, also works great for anniversities, aniverys, and bat mitzvahs. (See what I did there?))

Leather Bat Key Fob Case
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