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Paul Myrick
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Cook, artist, photographer who loves all things Italian. Currently located in the Atlanta, GA metro area. 🏳️‍🌈
View my artwork at https://theparodies.com
Shaken, stirred, and unapologetically stylish 🍸
Martini & Shaker is my watercolor love letter to classic cocktail culture, mid-century cool, and the art of a properly mixed drink.

Available as wall art, kitchen aprons and drinks coasters.
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December 16, 2025 at 4:48 PM
If you're looking for something spooky to watch this holiday season, "Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell" is perfect. Here's a link to my blog post about it.

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#JonathanStrangeAndMrNorrell
#FantasyTV
#BritishTV
#GothicFantasy
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell: A Gothic Delight of Magic, Melancholy, and English Charm - Imitation of Mink
Explore the BBC series Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell—a dark, enchanting tale of English magic, gothic atmosphere, unforgettable characters, and supernatural intrigue. A must-watch for fantasy lovers.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Debbie's all grown up now and she's eyeing the Christmas snack cakes! Now available on a coffee mug. Makes a great #dirtysanta or #gaggift.

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#littledebbie #parody #artwork #christmasmug #christmastreesnackcake
Big Deborah Christmas Tree Snack Cake Edition!
Here's Paul Myrick's parody of Big Deborah, but she's eyeing a Christmas Tree snack cake now!
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November 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
When you've had enough of everyone on Thanksgiving, here's a great movie to watch: "Home for the Holidays".
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It's always fun to watch someone else's family behaving badly.
#thanksgivingmovie #holidaymovie #thanksgivingactivities #homefortheholidays
The Thanksgiving Movie That Gets Family Chaos Exactly Right
The 1995 Thanksgiving movie Home for the Holidays gets family chaos hilariously right. Holly Hunter, Robert Downey Jr., Anne Bancroft, a flying turkey, and plenty of holiday dysfunction—here’s why it’...
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November 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Just in time for the holidays, it's my el-cheapo but el-goodo wine! This artwork is now available on drinks coasters.

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November 19, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Interesting that google is now displaying these text passages as font samples on google fonts.
November 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM
My "Raggedy Rolls Royce" watercolor artwork, which was inspired by an actual run-down vintage Rolls Royce sitting in a neighbor's driveway. Available as a framed print or as a throw pillow at The Parodies.

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November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Posted a new article on Imitation of Mink today about visiting St Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Brunswick and Georgia's Golden Isles. #stsimons #stsimonsga #jekyllisland #goldenisles #brunswick #brunswickga #travelguide
Escape to Georgia’s Golden Isles: St. Simons, Jekyll Island & Brunswick
Plan your perfect coastal getaway to Georgia’s Golden Isles — St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, and Brunswick. Explore pristine beaches, historic lighthouses, vintage shops, and locally loved restaura...
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November 7, 2025 at 6:38 PM
A sped up video of me creating some hand drawn lettering for my Tiki Drinks art series at theparodies.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:33 AM
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After all this time, I finally created a blog post about the film that inspired the name of my blog: "What a Way to Go!" starring Shirley MacLaine.
When Hollywood Imitated Mink: Shirley MacLaine’s Pink Extravaganza
Shirley MacLaine and Robert Mitchum shine in What a Way to Go! (1964) during the lavish “Imitation of Mink” sequence—a satire of wealth, love & luxury.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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Get your double-entendres and creepy monsters in one wild mix! Carry On Screaming! (1966) — a deliriously funny British horror spoof with Kenneth Williams and Fenella Fielding. Still brilliant, still bonkers. 🎬👻 #CarryOn #VintageFilm #HorrorComedy
Carry On Screaming! (1966): Gothic Giggles and Monster Madness
Get your double-entendres and creepy monsters in one wild mix! Carry On Screaming! (1966) — a deliriously funny British horror spoof with Kenneth Williams and Fenella Fielding. Still brilliant, still ...
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October 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
💀🦉 Just in time for spooky season — Skull with Wings flutters out of a 1949 Three Stooges haunted house and into watercolor form by Paul Myrick. Available printed on hoodies (both unisex and youth sizes), coffee mugs and water bottles at theparodies.com/this-and-tha...
October 22, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Here's a homemade spray cleaner that I make and use often. I love it! Recipe is on my blog in the link.

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✨ DIY All-Purpose Cleaner That Actually Works!
Skip the store-bought stuff! Mix Dawn, lemon juice, vinegar, and water for a powerful, eco-friendly spray cleaner that leaves your home spotless and citrus fresh. 🍋🧽 Costs less than $1 a bottle! #DIYC...
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October 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Here's a rework/expansion on an old blog post based on personal experiences. Some of you might be able to relate.

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When Hunger Ruins Everything: My Encounters with the Hangry and the Hapless
From missing a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see Stephen Hawking to first dates gone wrong, this story proves one thing: hunger and good judgment don’t mix. Eat first — regret less.
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October 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Poor Tasmanian Devils are on the brink of extinction. They are just as funny in real life as they are in a Looney Toons episode. I hope they make it.

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Tasmanian Devils on the Brink — But There’s Still Hope
Once fierce rulers of Tasmania’s wild nights, Tasmanian devils now face extinction from a contagious cancer and habitat loss. Discover how scientists and conservationists are racing to save this remar...
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October 8, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I recently discovered the mythic paintings of German artist Hermann Hendrich. Continuing with the spooky season theme, I've created a new post about him on the Imitation of Mink blog.

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🎨 Hermann Hendrich: Germany’s Painter of Myths and Legends
Step inside the visionary halls and Wagnerian landscapes of Hermann Hendrich, the German artist who turned folklore and opera into immersive art temples.
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October 5, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I have a recipe blog and here's my latest thing: Homemade Cinnamon-Pecan Granola.

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Homemade Cinnamon Pecan Granola: Crunchy, Cozy & Perfect for Breakfast or Gifting
Make crunchy homemade cinnamon pecan granola with oats, cinnamon & maple syrup. Cheaper than store-bought, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or gifting.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:21 PM
My caricatures of The Sanderson Sisters have been lying in my vaults for a while now and it was time to resurrect them. #sandersonsisters #halloween #hocuspocus

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The Sanderson Sisters
🧙‍♀️✨ Double, double, caricature trouble! The Sanderson Sisters are back — wickedly reimagined in caricature with frames as quirky as their personalities. Winifred commands, Mary charms, and Sarah spa...
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September 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
My little boy, Oscar. #englishgoldenretriever
June 2, 2025 at 7:14 PM
April 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Once upon a time, I wrote and illustrated a children's book. More info here: lizaandlouie.com
January 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM