Wednesday, November 19, 2008

JUST FOR DUCKS, SAID THE DEMON TO SAINT ANTHONY

Testosterone - brochure 26 - Saint Anthony Art Project - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
"Intelligent design was created to drive young monks crazy," said Saint Paul just before heading for Rome.

Stop Smoking - brochure 28 - Saint Anthony Art Project - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
"In America, they will burn leaves in their mouths," chuckled the tempter.

Low Bone Mass - Osteoporosis - brochure 27 - Saint Anthony Art Project - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
Saint Anthony the Hermit told the prior that he preferred High Mass.

Antibiotics - brochure 30 - Saint Anthony Art Project - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
Learning about killing germs, Saint Anthony asked his abbot, "Isn't all life sacred?"

Sunday, November 16, 2008

SAINT ANTHONY FINDS DEMONS INVENTIVE

- Warts - brochure 24 - Saint Anthony Art Project - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
"Warts" said the Abbot, "are a lot like little monks."

Urticaria Hives - brochure 26 - Saint Anthony Art Project - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
In ancient Egypt, all bees were Africanized.

Hair Loss - brochure 25 - Saint Anthony Art Project - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
Hair loss was not much of a problem for hermits.

Shingles - brochure 23 - Saint Anthony Art Project - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
Acne', Saint Paul the Hermit explained, is a lot more romantic sounding in Spanish.
Saint Anthony replied, "Huh?"

Saturday, November 15, 2008

SAINT ANTHONY WORRIES ABOUT THE TABLOIDS

Syphilis - brochure 22 - Saint Anthony Art Project - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
"Ok, ok," said the monk. "This is getting pretty disgusting, like Orange County politics!"

Gonorrhea - brochure 21 - Saint Anthony Art Project - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
"Holy Cow!" said the novice monk.

Eczema - brochure 2o - Saint Anthony Art Project - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
"You can kiss Hollywood goodbye," said the demon's agent!

Friday, November 14, 2008

SAINT ANTHONY WAS OFTEN SHOWN VISIONS OF THE FUTURE

Brochure # 17 What's In Your Lane? - Saint Anthony Art Project by Jerry Fecht - (click on image to enlarge)
"Hi, my name is Gridlocke, Goddess of the Freeways. I'm going to give you a taste of road rage."

Brochure # 18 Unlock the Potential - Saint Anthony Art Project by Jerry Fecht - (click on image to enlarge)
Saint Anthony is believed by many to have invented the chastity belt. It was not easy looking for one's keys in the Sahara.

Brochure # 19 Sewer Service- Saint Anthony Art Project by Jerry Fecht - (click on image to enlarge)
"Don't worry about it" said the Abbot!" "The earth is not our home; just throw it in the Nile."

PLAGUES COME IN MANY FORMS, LEARNED SAINT ANTHONY

Brochure # 16 - Your Next Stay Could Be On Us - Saint Anthony Art Project by Jerry Fecht - (click on image to enlarge) "Sarah Palin will meet you in Alaska - you betcha" promised the imp.

Brochure # 15 - Hand Exema - Saint Anthony Art Project by Jerry Fecht - (click on image to enlarge) "Warts will be next", admonished the Mother General.

Brochure # 14 - Genital Warts - Saint Anthony Art Project by Jerry Fecht - (click on image to enlarge) Saint Anthony realized that the demon's plagues could get damned personal.

Thursday, November 13, 2008

THE DEVIL STARTS TO GET INVENTIVE WITH SAINT ANTHONY

Your Next Stay - Saint Anthony of the Desert project - brochure number 11 - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
"Just look at it this way," said the ernest demon, "you don't have to pay rent in hell."

Eating Disorders - Saint Anthony of the Desert project - brochure number 12 - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
Fasting was just never Saint Anthony's thing. He didn't look forward much to the arrival of Lent.

Roundworms and Hookworms - Saint Anthony of the Desert project - brochure number 13 - by Jerry Fecht (click on image to enlarge)
Fasting was just never Saint Anthony's thing. He didn't look forward much to the arrival of Lent.
"If you think these things are nasty," said the demon, "just wait until I invent political ads."

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

And, the Plagues Went On and On and On!

(brochure 9 - Saint Anthony of the Desert series by Jerry Fecht- click on image to enlarge)
Dear Saint Anthony had never heard of Club Med. But, he was very young then.

brochure 10 - Saint Anthony of the Desert series by Jerry Fecht- click on image to enlarge)
"Learn how to say 'die motherfucker' in three languages" said the demon. Saint Anthony was appalled by the spirit's crude language.