You can tell just from looking at the image on Amazon that the clock is funny. What you cannot tell is how good it feels when you take it out of the box the first time and hold it in your hands. This clock was made with intelligent design and is high quality. The wood frame is not shabby, but sheik. The tile face is heavy (but not too heavy) and the lettering is distinct.I bought this clock as a surprise gift for my husband who loved it when he saw it in a magazine. I figured we'd get sick of it quickly and sell it at a garage sale, but every time I see it on the wall I am very pleased with the purchase. It is - of course - better as a source of humor than time, but it fulfills its purpose elegantly: to mock the clock and make us smile! I don't believe we'll be getting rid of it for a while. And in the meantime, perhaps we will learn the nuances of the positions of the arms and better be able to tell what time it is. Or not. ;o) Whatever.