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Stupid Doctor Commits Suicide
The doctor who performed surgery on a disabled child in order to stunt her growth has commited suicide. Too late, buddy, is my feeling. The family of the child, who they call their ‘Pillow Angel,’ had thanked Dr. Daniel Gunther … Continue reading
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Exotic Pets, For The Idiot In Your Life
Today I received a message from Daily Candy about a new exotic pet I could buy, called the Ashera. I clicked on the link to Lifestyle Pets, a company that may or may not be a fraud. The Ashera cat … Continue reading
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Little Audrey Santo
Audrey Santo fell into a swimming pool when she was three years old and nearly died. Most of her brain died, apart from some activity in the brain stem. Later, her mother decided she was a ‘victim soul,’ someone who … Continue reading
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Rumor Willis: God’s Revenge?
What can be done about Rumor Willis? Is it fair to make fun of her, or is it even possible not to? I’m thinking that since she’s going out of her way to be photographed, we should be allowed to … Continue reading
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Funning Up The Workplace
If Office Jargon gives you a perverse thrill, you must read this essay by Mark Labash on the movement to bring “Coercive Joviality” to the workplace. It’s about ‘the infantilization of corporate America.’ It is delightful reading material, and enlightening as well. … Continue reading
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It’s Not Porn, It’s HBO Porn
Nothing could prepare me for the awfulness of HBO’s new drama, “Tell Me You Love Me,” not even the deeply annoying “Californication,” Showtime’s own genital-driven atrocity starring that guy from the X-files. “Tell Me You Love Me” follows the dirge-like … Continue reading
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Allenna Ward: All the News That’s Fit to Print
Just like any normal person, I am fascinated by stories about female teachers who have sex with their students. It seems like a recent phenomenon, but perhaps it’s just coming to light now. Mary Kay Letourneau will always be my … Continue reading
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John From Cincinnati: Crap From HBO
Is anything worse that the HBO series “John From Cincinnati?” Tonight is the season finale and with any luck, it will also be the end of the whole mess. I can hear it on in the other room, where … Continue reading
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Body Modification: I Say No No No
My friend Dr. Larue sent me this story about a pair of twins who’ve taken body modification to a new level. I am hoping that this is a hoax, but you can decide for yourself.
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The Cruelest Cut
I’ve heard of it before, but I wanted to stay in denial. Now, faced with an article in the July issue of Allure magazine, I stupidly read about ‘labioplasty’ and how popular it is among women in their 20s. This … Continue reading
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