
Starter?
Apparently.
Judgement?
Questionable.
Appetite?
Impressive.
Meet the Thought It Was A Starter Metal Sign from the Cookie Classics Collection by Baaad Flockers® — a funny 8" x 8" metal sign featuring original Cookie artwork, cheeky British humour and the sort of visual joke that deserves a second look.
Perfect for food lovers, kitchens, home bars, man caves, garden rooms and anyone who appreciates brilliantly silly artwork, this is wall décor with proper personality.
Original.
Funny.
Very Cookie.
We’ve all misunderstood something.
But possibly not quite like this.
Thought It Was A Starter brings Cookie’s trademark humour and imaginative storytelling together in one brilliantly quirky design.
It’s perfect for people who appreciate:
Food humour
British wit
Visual jokes
Original cartoon artwork
Unexpected ideas
Designs that start conversations
Read the title.
Look at the artwork.
Then enjoy the penny dropping.
The design features original artwork by Cookie, the British cartoonist behind decades of memorable characters, visual jokes and bestselling T-shirt artwork.
Cookie’s work is known for:
Original characters
Hand-drawn personality
British humour
Clever visual storytelling
Unexpected ideas
Artwork that makes people look twice
Thought It Was A Starter is exactly that kind of Cookie Classic.
Know someone who takes food seriously...
but themselves considerably less so?
Perfect.
This sign makes a brilliant gift for:
Food lovers
Home cooks
Chefs
Restaurant fans
BBQ enthusiasts
Dinner-party hosts
People with impressive appetites
A foodie gift with considerably more character than another chopping board.
The kitchen is one of the best places for humour.
Especially when food is involved.
Thought It Was A Starter works brilliantly in:
Kitchens
Dining rooms
Breakfast areas
Kitchen diners
Utility rooms
Foodie corners
Original artwork for the room where most of the important decisions are made.
Usually about what’s for dinner.
Know someone who spends half their life in the kitchen?
This could be the one.
A fun gift for:
Professional chefs
Home chefs
Cooks
Bakers
BBQ bosses
Food-obsessed friends
Especially those with a sense of humour.
Food.
Drinks.
Friends.
Terrible jokes.
Sounds about right.
Thought It Was A Starter makes a fun addition to:
Home bars
Garden bars
Pub sheds
Games rooms
Entertaining spaces
Put it somewhere guests can see it.
Then wait for the reaction.
Looking for something a bit different for the man cave?
This sign brings:
Original Cookie artwork
British humour
Foodie character
A cracking title
to:
Man caves
Garages
Workshops
Games rooms
Garden rooms
Home bars
Much more interesting than generic wall décor.
The foodie theme also makes Thought It Was A Starter a fun decorative piece for relaxed food-related spaces.
Ideal for:
Café areas
Restaurant back rooms
Staff kitchens
Food studios
Catering spaces
Especially where everyone appreciates a good visual gag.
At 8 inches x 8 inches, Thought It Was A Starter is compact enough to fit easily while still giving Cookie’s artwork plenty of impact.
Perfect for:
Kitchens
Home bars
Gallery walls
Man caves
Garages
Garden rooms
Campervans
Small sign.
Big appetite for attention.
Made from high-quality metal, the sign is designed to be durable and easy to display.
Proper metal.
Original artwork.
No flimsy nonsense.
The rust-resistant construction makes Thought It Was A Starter suitable for a range of indoor and sheltered outdoor spaces.
Great for:
Garages
Garden rooms
Covered bars
Workshops
Sheds
The sign is designed to be UV-resistant and fade-resistant, helping Cookie’s artwork retain its impact over time.
Because the joke deserves to stick around.
Life’s complicated enough.
Wall signs shouldn’t be.
Thought It Was A Starter comes with pre-drilled holes for straightforward mounting.
Choose the wall.
Fix it up.
Dinner served.
Looking for something different for a birthday?
This sign makes a brilliant gift for:
Dad
Grandad
Husband
Partner
Friend
Chef
Food lover
BBQ enthusiast
Especially someone whose idea of a sensible portion may be open to debate.
Dad loves food?
Cooking?
BBQs?
A home bar?
Excellent.
Thought It Was A Starter makes a funny Father’s Day gift with original artwork and plenty of character.
Need something for the person who insists they don’t want anything?
Give them something they’re unlikely to already own.
Thought It Was A Starter makes a quirky Christmas gift for:
Food lovers
Home cooks
Chefs
Dads
Grandads
Difficult-to-buy-for friends
Easy to wrap.
Easy to hang.
Guaranteed to be more interesting than socks.
New kitchen?
New house?
New home bar?
Thought It Was A Starter makes a fun housewarming gift for people who want their home to have personality rather than generic wall art.
They’ve got everything.
They need nothing.
Fine.
Have they got a Cookie Classic called Thought It Was A Starter?
Probably not.
Problem solved.
Cookie Classics signs make brilliant gifts because they’re:
Original
Funny
Easy to display
Full of character
Nothing like the usual present
At 8" x 8", this sign is also compact enough to add a little Cookie humour to:
Campervans
Motorhomes
Caravans
Holiday vans
Ideal for people who believe every adventure should involve good food and a good laugh.
The Cookie Classics Collection celebrates some of Cookie’s most memorable, quirky and thought-provoking creations.
From surfers and campers to animals, food humour and completely unexpected visual jokes, these designs bring decades of Cookie creativity into the Baaad Flockers® world.
Original artwork.
Classic humour.
Still making people look twice.
We want you to love your Baaad Flockers® purchase.
That’s why we offer 60-day easy returns, giving you extra confidence whether Thought It Was A Starter is going onto your own wall or being wrapped up as a gift.
Original artwork. Proper humour. Easy returns.
Starter?
Possibly.
Still hungry?
Apparently.
Wall?
Sorted.
The Thought It Was A Starter Metal Sign combines original Cookie artwork, foodie humour and durable metal construction in one compact 8" x 8" statement piece.
For food lovers.
For chefs.
For home bars.
For kitchens.
For people who think the menu is more of a challenge than a suggestion.
WARNING: Hanging Thought It Was A Starter may result in larger portions, unnecessary second helpings and vigorous debates about exactly what constitutes a starter.
Baaad Flockers® – Heard, Never Herded.
Design: Thought It Was A Starter
Collection: Cookie Classics
Original artwork by Cookie
Funny food-inspired humour
High-quality metal sign
Size: 8" x 8"
Rust-resistant construction
UV-resistant
Fade-resistant
Suitable for indoor or outdoor display
Pre-drilled holes for easy hanging
Great for kitchens and dining spaces
Perfect for home bars and man caves
Brilliant foodie gift
60-day easy returns
Food lovers
Foodies
Home cooks
Chefs
BBQ lovers
Restaurant fans
Dads
Grandads
Partners
Friends
Kitchens
Home bars
Man caves
Garden rooms
Campervans
Birthday gifts
Father’s Day gifts
Christmas gifts
Housewarming gifts
Difficult-to-buy-for people

