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“Oompa Loompa,” by Dion Hitchings

Nov 20th, 2008 | By

When describing his art, Dion told us that we could call it childlike, colorful, self-revealing, erotic, funny, and strange. Or we could describe it as having lots of eyes. We like all of those descriptions, but for this particular piece we’re going to leave out the word “erotic,” because honestly, no one wants to think

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Defenestration: October 2008

Oct 20th, 2008 | By

Welcome, everyone, to the October 2008 issue of Defenestration. Halloween is right around the corner, which means November is also right around the corner. And you know what that means. (If you don’t know what that means, don’t feel embarrassed. I’m just using that as a lead in to my next sentence, which in fact

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“A Letter Responding to Complaints About TiVo Suggestions”, by John Frank Weaver

Oct 20th, 2008 | By

Dear Mr. Markham, Thank you for writing to TiVo, Inc. We are always delighted to hear from our subscribers, particularly when they offer us an opportunity to address concerns and improve TiVo service. Certainly, your letter qualifies. In it, you state that your TiVo is programmed to automatically record three programs every week: 24, WWE

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“Biting The Bullet”, by Remington Waters

Oct 20th, 2008 | By

Get up and go. Now? Yes now. Put on some pants and fly out that door. DO NOT under any circumstance stop to talk to Mrs. Butters. She is a modern day vampire. Those dentures are not for show. They are spring-loaded for ease of biting. When she opens her mouth, she feeds off the

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“Dear Eric”, by Sean Raune

Oct 20th, 2008 | By

Dear Eric, Frank Sinatra wants to take your ape to the picture show because he has some extra money and he is inclined to do so. Allow him to do this. He will comport himself in a manner befitting the most respectful courtier. He takes a casual approach to apes; maybe a bite to eat

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