With a Little Help From Superduperman, Mad #4 Was the Fledgling Comic’s Breakout Issue
OnThough the first three issues were setting the stage, it was Mad #4 that was the first big hit, thanks to the first direct comic parody, ‘Superduperman.’
A Totally True Story About a Lost ‘Twilight Zone’ Episode I Found Once
OnIt was the weirdest thing, I found a tape of a lost Twilight Zone episode at a flea market, and when I watched it, my life was never the same again.
In Praise of ‘Lost Episode’ Creepypastas
OnWhile I’m at best a mild fan of creepypasta, or internet horror stories, I’ve always had a soft spot for the lost episode creepypastas about evil TV shows.
Jelle’s Marble Runs Is One of YouTube’s Most Relaxing and Fun Channels
OnIf you’re looking for something to relax to, check out Jelle’s Marble Runs, YouTube’s most slackful channel, featuring massive marble mazes.
Things That Are Neat: Crows!
OnIf you’re not already on board with crows, then, oh dang, are you missing out, because they’re beautiful, smart and just generally awesome.
Rashida Jones’ New Sitcom, ‘Kevin Can Fuck Himself,’ Sounds Like an Amazing Take on Awful Sitcom Tropes
OnRecently, news came out about Rashida Jones’ new sitcom, tenatively titled Kevin Can Fuck Himself, taking aim at the awful way sitcom wives are treated.
The Residents’ New Novel, ‘The Brickeaters’ Would Make For a Great Game
OnThe Residents’ first original novel, ‘The Brickeaters,’ tells a noir-tinged story about a bizarre crime spree, a paramilitary nut and an alcoholic writer.
Though Overall a Step Backward, Mad #3 Does Feature a Classic Story in ‘V-Vampires!’
OnThough Mad #2 was an early triumph, Mad #3 feels like a step backward with weak stories and jokes, though it still features a classic in ‘V-Vampires!’
Hey, Does Anyone Remember This Weird Kids Show?
OnDon’t you hate it when you’re reminded of a weird kids show and and it never seems to come up when you google it? It’s the weirdest thing, right?
R.I.P. Hardy Fox, a.k.a Charles Bobuck, Composer for The Residents
OnEarlier this week, Hardy Fox, the longtime composer for the Residents passed away from brain cancer; he was 73 years old, and survived by his husband