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Clown Apocalypse: Buffoonibilism

This isn’t terrifying is it? He looks kinda fun, right? Sure, up until the point he starts to eat your face. One of the mutations of the Bozo Virus that was most horrifying was the one that caused Buffoonabilism, a … Continue reading →

Hand drawn grids

When I’m not posting nonsense here, and writing novels that you can (ahem), buy here, I teach at the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, at Western. A lot of what I teach is web stuff, and this involves me … Continue reading →

Famous Paintings with SF Titles: The Grondak Slayer

Up until recently, many believed this was Rembrandt’s masterpiece. According to most experts, it was likely painted by one of Rembrandt’s students, but it is a virtuoso work none-the-less. The thing that art historian have failed to pass along, however, … Continue reading →

Ask General Kang: I’ve just started high school, and I wonder, how I can improve my self-esteem?

Some researchers will tell you that self-esteem is heavily influenced by things you will have no control over, such as your looks, and how “cool” you are seen to be by your peers. And popularity too. Now, if I’d let … Continue reading →

But Batman is lonely too, Sad Spaceman

Alltop always wanted to be Robin. I know, weird, right?

What to do with Stonehenge, and other reasons science is good

Don’t forget Stonehenge. They would make some nice landscaping rocks. Alltop is in danger of being crushed by a dwarf.

Clown Apocalypse: The Sexy Cataclysm

The Clown Apocalypse was not universally grim, unless you were coulrophobe with a debilitating fear of clowns. Apart from the moments of hilarity you’d sometimes get when you saw someone who was previously uncoordinated juggling while riding a unicycle, or … Continue reading →

Trojan War Vets Could Never Make It In Today’s World

Except for the wily Odysseus. If he could restrain himself from mass-murdering all of the guys hitting on his hot wife, Penelope, he would probably be able to manage a career in HR. Alltop is wine dark with humor.

Ask General Kang: What is the best approach of making first contact with a race that thinks of your species as food?

This is one of the first sensible questions people have asked me on this column. Most of your questions are about petty human concerns such as getting a mate, and what kind of loofah should you use. Thank you! You’re … Continue reading →

Those Pernicious Business Clichés

Tolbert Whistlebaum had a deep and abiding love for the English language, which is why he took a doctorate at Oxfjord University, concentrating on Naughty Victorian Literature. His scholarship was insufficient to cover his tuition and his love affair with … Continue reading →