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Oddballs: Can’t Catch a Break
At the time of writing this piece, I had no melody in my mind. The lyrics simply sat there. Then I heard of some AI software called Suno. It takes your lyrics and generates a song from them. I gave it a shot. It took a few attempts but it spit out the song I — read more
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Oddballs: Random Humans Trading Cards (From Issue #21)
In the past, I’ve drawn these as a comic for Oddballs and then rendered them for the final version. I am now skipping that first step. It saves me time and I doubt you’ll mind. Do you mind? Here’s a video! — read more
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Oddballs: Slim Gym Maze
In the past, most people went to the gym to bulk up. I believe that has flipped. Nowadays, most people who go to the gym are there to either lose weight or maintain their slender stature. I’ve recently learned that the latter is a falsity. Sure, a person can lose weight by working out, but — read more
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Oddballs: Wheel of Conspiracy
Admit it, you’re a conspiracy theorist… at least a little. Everyone is. Now, the term has become an insult these days. Why is that? Hmm… that there is a conspiracy in and of itself! Here’s a video! — read more
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Oddballs: This Page (From Issue #21)
Here’s the text for folks just like you! Readers Like You! Dog-Eat-Dog Politics AI image created using Midjourney Barkley R., mayor of Dogtown, IN let us in on a little-known fact about dog politicians (see Iss. #19). “It’s ruff… real RUFF! Ha-ha!” All puns aside, he added, “You don’t have to be an alpha dog, — read more
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Oddballs: Page Two (From Issue #21)
Here’s the text. Don’t say I never text you! A Cure for the Common Despair Seamus C. Monster,Resident Odditor I read somewhere that people are feeling more despair these days than at any other time in history. Where did I read that again? Oh, yeah, it was in my journal. I wrote it! Just because — read more
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Oddballs: Cover (From Issue #21)
I like meta stuff. It’s not always done correctly, but when it’s pulled off in the right way, it’s a lot of fun. The trick with this cover is to include the finished cover while creating the cover. I have included a video below that shows my process. Here’s a video! — read more
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New Catbox is the Pick of the Litter
Back in 2004, I wrote an article about an automated litter box for my zine “One Lump or Two.” Well, it has been invented! Does that make me a prognosticator? Not really. It was only a matter of time before someone used tech to solve the stinky problem of cat poop. Here it is, the — read more
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DIY Quote Postcards
When was the last time you received a postcard? These days, it’s become rare. Yet, there are some of us old-school folks who still send them… I’m one such old-school dude. Have you ever heard of Joe Jerrard? He’s a Guinness Book of World Records record holder for selling the most cars in a year. — read more
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Random Humans: Portly Chef
Card #42 in the Random Humans series It’s been said that you should never trust a skinny chef. Well, the Portly Chef ain’t skinny. He’s cultured and skilled and tastes everything he prepares. And since everything he prepares is delicious, he tastes it often. Can’t blame him. Front of card: Back of Card: — read more