As I write this in late June, the news is still pretty depressing. Pandemic. Politics. Corruption. No no no. I can’t write anything current and cheery, so here’s another bit of distracting nonsense from my so-called archive. Back in the… Read More ›
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No One Is Safe from the Parodist (Part 4) by Barbara Ardinger
Now you can learn the secrets of the New Alchemy and make your life free from all outside government interference! Tornado or hurricane in the neighborhood? Don’t call FEMA. Take care of it yourself! Finances unstable where you live? Listen… Read More ›
No One Is Safe from the Parodist (Part 3) by Barbara Ardinger
Vader has lost the helmet and is now old and fat and speaks in a tenor voice. He’s obviously the smartest guy in the room. I am not the first to mess with Shakespeare. In 1680, a hack named Nahum… Read More ›
No One Is Safe from the Parodist (Part 2) by Barbara Ardinger
I suppose I should be ashamed to admit this, but I once worked as a freelance copywriter for a multi-level marketing company. I suppose I should be ashamed to admit this, but I once worked as a freelance copywriter for… Read More ›
No One Is Safe from the Parodist (Part 1) by Barbara Ardinger
Now, with only a minimum purchase, you can save your loved ones—your friends—your neighbors—your business associates—from eternities of suffering and torment. Our new Multi-Level Marketing company guarantees Eternal Salvation for you and your entire downline. Some days, it’s just not… Read More ›