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Weird Eyebrows

Aug 5th, 2011 | By

Originally, the Great Eyebrownie was going to be a permanent member of the Ben & Winslow cast, until his sudden and completely unexpected death (the cause of which was, according to medical reports, “fatal tripping and falling on an arrow”). In honor of the Great Eyebrownie, Apple created the iBrownie tablet hypnotist, and Ben & Jerry’s came out with Eyebrownie Swirl (a delicious swirl of vanilla and chocolate ice creams with double chocolate brownie pieces).



“Supplicant Applicant,” by J. Thompson

Aug 3rd, 2011 | By

We have heard that you are looking for a job, which doesn’t surprise us since you haven’t been setting the world on fire lately. If you follow the simple guidance entailed in this form then you too can join an exciting community of obedient uniform wearers. If you don’t want to join our team you are wasting only your own time because we have automated the process to better screen the hoards of applicants the failing economy sends our way. Dutiful robots and almost equally cheap citizens of Bangalore winnow this pool to ensure that only the best and brightest will stock the shelves of your community and return carts to corrals.



Phantom Pheces

Jul 29th, 2011 | By

I love it when I don’t actually have to think when doing one of these. This comic is courtesy of my son.



“My Elevator Pitch for Les Fleurs du Mal 3-D,” by Joseph S. Pete

Jul 27th, 2011 | By

Sir, do you like $300 million? That’s what the last teenybopper vampire flick grossed stateside, so you’ve got to ask yourself: What else could rally another million moody girl march on the multiplexes? I’ve got your answer: poetry. That’s right, poetry. Can’t you just hear the susurrus of credit card swipers across the country swelling into a mighty crescendo?



Fashion is a Scary Monster

Jul 25th, 2011 | By

Dear Jonathan, I’m a slave to fashion, and I like your beard. I’d like some tips on the latest looks and trends. ———- Well, take one look at me and know that I am not one for fashion. I’m of the “drawstring pants over flip flops look” and tend to show up at fancy restaurants

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