Political Parody As a Weapon Part XC

Political Parody As a Weapon Part XC; There is some official corruption and election interference that even Merrick Garland can’t abide. Last week, in Part LXXXIX, we checked the fluid levels of gender and made sure there were all original parts under the hood. This week, we will return to Chuck Berry’s song catalogue (without any …

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Welcome to Buc-ee’s, Greatest Toilets on Earth

Welcome to Buc-ee’s, Greatest Toilets on Earth: by Sean Dietrich. Buc-ee’s convenience store sits outside Athens, Alabama, like a giant squatting beaver. This Texas-based gas station place is not a mere gas station. Buc-ee’s is a dwarf planet. You’re looking at Six Flags Over Circle K. And the place is packed today. “We’re packed every …

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Political Parody As a Weapon Part LXXXIV

Parody As a Weapon Part LXXXIV; Alvin Bragg is challenged to put up his dukes. Last week, in Part LXXXIII, there was an attempt to hammer out a warning about justice all over the land. This week, the justice to be examined was both karmic and in a courtroom. In recent weeks, we mocked Manhattan District …

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Political Parody As a Weapon Part LXXX-It ain’t Bragg if you can do it.

Political Parody As a Weapon Part LXXX; It ain’t Bragg if you can do it. Last week, in Part LXXIX, we took a trip down Memory Lane to visit the train wreck at the regional bank. This week, we return to the present crises and turn our attention to a tireless defender of law and order. …

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Tales Of The Trail Boss: Conclusion-Green Beans & Ice Cream

Tales Of The Trail Boss: Conclusion-Green Beans and Ice Cream We were back—alive—with no parts missing, which was no mean accomplishment. Upon our triumphal return we were treated like heroes—which lasted about a day. None of us were ready for the letdown that follows the rush of being thrust into a dangerous, fast moving situation, …

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Tales of The Trail Boss: Part 3: The Great Train Robbery

Tales of The Trail Boss: Part 3: The Great Train Robbery When last we met, I regaled you with a story about the epic battle between The Trail Boss and Tallil Tom, an Iraqi turkey with a bad attitude. This time the saga continues with, The Great Train Robbery. In this episode, I’ll introduce another …

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