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The Curious Case of Toulouse Le Grandfig, Graphic Designer (Part Two)

Entry 2: Dictated: April 26, 1951 (continued from Part One) For our first session, I thought I would try to understand Grandfig’s psychosis through the medium of his art. I brought in the artwork he had been working on for … Continue reading →

The Curious Case of Toulouse Le Grandfig, Graphic Designer (Part One)

PATIENT HISTORY OF GRANFIG, TOULOUSE LE File #: 12-23571-X Dr. Abe Cornelius Bellevue Hospital — Psychiatric Triage Center Entry 1: Dictated: April 25, 1951 The patient was brought into the hospital by several co-workers, including his immediate supervisor at Vandelay, … Continue reading →

Ask General Kang: How do you beat high gas prices?

I have never owned one of your quaint “internal combustion engine” vehicles, so I have not had to worry about the high price of gas, but I have been getting nailed on the cost of most foods appropriate for the … Continue reading →

Enter the Serif!

For centuries, two font clans have been fighting it out. Who’s typographic Kung Fu is stronger? Warning: font nerd humor. If you liked this, then it’s a cinch you’ll enjoy the silly typographic references in The Fridgularity. Alltop has an … Continue reading →

A Portrait of Chauncey Migswith-Piggerton

Occupation: Professor, Arse-Elbow Differentiation, UBS Marital Status: Married to the unfortunate Alison Migswith-Piggerton. Offspring: Daughter, Jenny, 24. And the loathsome Peter, son, 27. Hobbies: Angling, rat keeping, and touching “things.” Nationality: English, though he claims to have a little Irish … Continue reading →

Ask General Kang: What kind of drug policies do you have on your home world?

Interesting question, no doubt prompted by the recent vote for the decriminalizing of marijuana possession in Washington. Given the bloodthirsty nature of my intergalactic conquests, you will be surprised to learn that we do not have any prohibitions against selling, … Continue reading →

When in Rome

You know what Harvey hated? He really hated it when people misquoted things or used sayings the wrong way. For example: the proof is in the pudding. “No fucker.” Harvey would say, “the proof isn’t in the god-damned pudding, the … Continue reading →

Furnished room for let

The Kelly Gang was notorious, not only for their 1905 pancake rampage through East Ham, but for their queer genetic makeup. In the back row, you can make out the vacant gazes of Bertie (left), Wayne (middle) and Herbert (right). … Continue reading →

The obligatory Fridgularity review roundup post

Loved Duffbert’s take: “One of the most entertaining and funny books I’ve read this year.” Katy Sozeva has a rave review of the book at her blog, Now is Gone: “Rayner has a real gift for vivid (and hilarious) description.” … Continue reading →