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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
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Random Humans: Man Who Looks Like an Android
Card #41 in the Random Humans series He’s not scary, per se, just not human-looking. His features are a bit too chiseled and he doesn’t show any emotion. Even when he talks, his voice is monotone. He is fit but that’s because he likes the repetition of lifting weights. Come to think of it, he… — read more
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Random Humans: Mom who is Always Dancing
Card #40 in the Random Humans series She can’t stop dancing. Even when there’s no music, she hums a tune and wiggles around a little. If she’s in a grocery store, she’ll bob her head or gyrate her shoulders to the beat. At home, she’ll samba while making dinner. She just can’t stop! Front of… — read more
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Random Humans: Middle-Aged man with a Toothy Grin
Card 39# in the Random Humans series It’s not like the Middle-Aged Man with a Toothy Grin is happy all the time, it’s just that he happens to have a toothy grin that finds its way out more often than not. This makes people think that he’s always happy. This isn’t the case. Sometimes he… — read more
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Oddballs: Totally Not Awesome 80s Movies
What makes 80s movies so iconic? Maybe it wasn’t the movies, but the culture that produced them, surrounded them, and consumed them – like a feedback loop. Since then, we’ve only managed to make remakes because the culture has changed so dramatically. That’s my theory. Here’s a video! — read more
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Oddballs: Odds & Ends (From Issue #20)
You’ve found yourself at the end of another issue of Oddballs. Que the song “The End” by the Doors. Go on, do it! Your questions and comments addressed by none other than our resident Odditer… Seamus C. Monster Full disclosure: The questions and comments at hand are completely fictional as of this moment. So… send… — read more
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Oddballs: Alien Maze
If you like alien stuff, you may like “The Why Files.” It’s one of the best channels on YouTube! Here’s a good one: Here’s a video! — read more
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