In our weekly installment of Clients from Hell, a hilarious collection of anonymously contributed client horror stories from designers, we present to you, "Loudly Subtle, but Peppered with Frivolity." For previous posts, click here.

Client: We need it to be loudly subtle, but peppered with frivolity that is harbored in a unique sense of aesthetic chaos. Remember to keep it simple, clean and concise; however, you may feel free to experiment with the underlying subtext of the piece. Contrast. Juxtaposition. Opposites. It needs to scream at you, while remaining silently enraged.

Me: That all sounds great, but keep in mind that this is a 2.625” x 1” mailing label.

Client: Oh, sure! Just make sure our logo is on it.