I belong to a freelance project community website called CrowdSpring where other graphic designers like myself have profile pages, submit design ideas for “open” projects where a monetary amount will be awarded to the best design after a certain period of time.

Along with the submission is a place to post your description of your entry. That’s where graphic designer Ryan Perkins lifts the bar on creativity.

I recently came across one of his entries and noticed a lengthy disclaimer that he posted at the bottom of his entry description. I had to laugh out loud. It was humorous, sarcastic, and downright off-the-wall.

This artwork is intended for the use of the client named above and may contain images that are confidential, privileged, or unsuitable for persons with no sense of humor. Any distribution or copying of this artwork is not authorized in any form unless chosen by the intended client, and constitutes an irritating social faux pas. Please refrain from the use of this artwork as it is property of the artist, or add nutmeg and egg whites, and place it in a warm oven for 40 minutes. Whisk briefly and let it stand for 2 hours before icing. All Rights Reserved.

No animals were harmed in the uploading of this artwork, although the Yorkshire Terrier next door is living on borrowed time.

Those of you with an overwhelming sense of fear of the unknown will be gratified to learn that there is no hidden message revealed by reading this warning backwards.

I love it when designers like myself love what they do and yet don’t take life or their profession TOO SERIOUSLY. Thanks Ryan for giving me a hearty laugh. Keep it up!