Category Archives: Popular Culture

The Trump Stone

Posted on November 10, 2012 by James Greer

What would future interplanetary paleographers make of America, if the only remaining trace of our culture were this week’s tweets from Donald Trump and Victoria Jackson? James Greer investigates. Continue reading →

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Hot and Bothered About Beauty

Posted on November 1, 2012 by Bethany Saltman

In a world of aching beauty and aspiration (and oh so many mason jars), Bethany Saltman, gets envious and angry and looks at the twee-chic of Kinfolk magazine. Continue reading →

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Report: Popular Local Chef Places Zombie on Menu

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

Despite a concerted public outcry, local chef Ethan “Eat it Whole” Sole has apparently placed zombie meat on the menu of his fine dining restaurant. Sean Beaudoin spends most of Halloween day investigating. Continue reading →

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Rogue Commentary from 2025

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Danbert Nobacon

Danbert Nobacon reports from Manhattan in 2025, where polar bears are being relocated to the South Pole, Jenna Bush is president, and a Wall of malls protects the city from the impending super-storm and refugees from New Jersey. Continue reading →

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Doom as We Know It

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Sean Beaudoin

It’s coming. You know it and I know it. Not reading this essay will make it happen sooner. Stand up for humanity and click. Continue reading →

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A Tran$mission from the Gho$t Who Boinked Ke$ha

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Greg Olear

Eccentric pop star Ke$ha says she had sex with a ghost. Today, the ghost reveals himself. Continue reading →

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2012 Presidential Race Superhero Mash-Up

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Samuel Sattin

Wherein Samuel Sattin takes Superhero culture and grafts it, with a hammer and nails, on top of present day politics. Continue reading →

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