America's worst fireplace

[dr.girlfriend]

I thought you guys would appreciate this.  Sorry if I'm posting too much, I'm very bored over here.  :-)

[aprilsails]

Oh my. That hurts.

[maudefindlay]

A woman did not design that.

[simpsongal]

That feels like a clip art gone wrong, like someone was dragging pieces around and paused in the most awkward place.

I hear ya re boredom. We’re a little stir crazy here too.

[nicolewi]

Lol!!!

[turkletsmom]

What's that section on the right with the slanted shelves? A magazine rack?? Oof.

[bhnumbers]

noooooo, why would someone do this? is it someone's attempt at a picasso fireplace?

[dr.girlfriend]

And who wouldn't want to sit at that desk for a nice relaxing spot of work with the giant television dangling precariously over your head?  What's in those top cubbies that the rail is needed to keep them back -- ghosts?

[dr.girlfriend]

Jan 17, 2022 18:47:14 GMT -5 simpsongal said:

I hear ya re boredom. We’re a little stir crazy here too.

OMG, seriously.  I feel like Alexa is going to call the authorities because I've made like 15 random boredom-induced purchases in the past few days.  I've ordered:

- Wool dryer balls
- An apothecary jar to put the wool dryer balls in
- A bigger apothecary jar because the first one was too small
- A penguin you fill with baking soda to deodorize your fridge
- A spatula specifically for flipping pancakes
- Special teaspoons for my coffee and sugar canisters
- That doggie doormat someone just told me about in the other thread

Not to mention a new winter coat, that vinyl flat, and like two different ruggable rugs.  Someone needs to take away my internet.

[aprilsails]

Jan 17, 2022 20:50:40 GMT -5 dr.girlfriend said:

And who wouldn't want to sit at that desk for a nice relaxing spot of work with the giant television dangling precariously over your head?  What's in those top cubbies that the rail is needed to keep them back -- ghosts?

My grandparents had built in kitchen cabinets with those rails on them. My cousin and I used to call them “sailboat chic” since it was such a common treatment on shelving in boats where, you know, you need it.

[darby]

I have no words…..hahahahaha!!!

[simpsongal]

@drgirlfirend I cancelled my prime at the end of the month - I need it gone b/c there's way too much casual scrolling and buying going on here too!

[ellipses84]

It’s so awful. Someone spent a lot of money to have that built!

Your impulse shopping list made me LOL. The pancake spatula will be amazing!

[Pilsy]

I was feeling really bad about my house, and now I feel better. Thank you.

[mrsukyankee]

   
   

[tacokick]

I think I’d get little Statler and Waldorf puppets or toys to fill in that lovely gated off balcony up top.

[dancingirl21]

A few someones…the builder and the homeowner thought this looked good. It boggles.

[mlkgls]

Maybe it was a full wall of brick that was partially removed for side shelves? That’s the only rational explanation in my mind. 😂

[dr.girlfriend]

Jan 18, 2022 19:47:58 GMT -5 mlkgls said:

Maybe it was a full wall of brick that was partially removed for side shelves? That’s the only rational explanation in my mind. 😂

But...like...the wonky roofline?

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I’m trying to imagine how this all went down. Like, yeah, let’s put the firebox off center, it’s so “in” right now. But what about my National Geographic’s, where can I display those? Of course! Under the random cabinet. But if you get to display your Nat Geo’s, I want to display my clowns - okay, here are some shelves with a rail so they don’t fall off during an earthquake. Let’s not forget the desk for homework and the tv for entertainment. You don’t think it’s a little much? Nah. As a matter of fact, let’s add a Victorian inspired mantle for good measure. And…done.

[mlkgls]

Jan 18, 2022 19:52:36 GMT -5 dr.girlfriend said:

Jan 18, 2022 19:47:58 GMT -5 mlkgls said:

Maybe it was a full wall of brick that was partially removed for side shelves? That’s the only rational explanation in my mind. 😂

But...like...the wonky roofline?

I’m ignoring that part! 🤣

[dr.girlfriend]

Jan 18, 2022 19:55:34 GMT -5 @sameoldstory said:

I’m trying to imagine how this all went down. Like, yeah, let’s put the firebox off center, it’s so “in” right now. But what about my National Geographic’s, where can I display those? Of course! Under the random cabinet. But if you get to display your Nat Geo’s, I want to display my clowns - okay, here are some shelves with a rail so they don’t fall off during an earthquake. Let’s not forget the desk for homework and the tv for entertainment. You don’t think it’s a little much? Nah. As a matter of fact, let’s add a Victorian inspired mantle for good measure. And…done.

Not to mention, where is the t.v. pointed?  That's pretty clearly a solid wall.  Unless it's on an arm that pulls it all the way out and forward. 

It gets funnier/sadder the longer I look at it.  The track lighting, pointed right at it.  Someone was like, "Let's HIGHLIGHT this masterpiece with spot lighting!"

[libbygrl109]

DH and I were making a game out of this picture - “How many things can your find wrong in this picture” 😆

Hey - I will not fault you on your pancake spatula. I have one. It is a very good thing. Though I also use mine to get pizzas on/off the stone.

[definitelyO]

I mean - I can't even with that...…

thanks for the reminder - we love the wool dryer balls and I need to order some more. The one we had lasted about 4 months or so I think...