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The Accidental Butt Book
2008-01-25 03:45:00
This book spine caught my eye:All I see is “ASS FOR (blob)”. Because I have an appreciation for fine literature I snatched up the book to examine it more intimate-like. On the front cover there’s more ass:And dead people. Dead people? Hm, this is curious. I open the crisp dust jacket and read away. Turns out the thing’s about medieval witch-burning. Silly me, it’s called “Mass for Arras”—or at least that was the title before the cheeky graphic designer got to it.This reminds me of a close design call I once had. In the early 1990s I designed a booklet for the University of Michigan’s president. Just before it went to press—after me, spell check, and four others picked through the text and graphics with a finely toothed comb (for the record: lice comb)—by chance, the FedEx guy glanced at a print-out and read, “‘The President is to make the announcement pubic’?”Ah ha hah! Humorous accidents happ...
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Separated At Birth?
2008-01-24 02:00:00
©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Drinking Tips
2008-01-22 23:00:00
Godzilla Dog (above), Small and Big's Vice President of External Affairs, demonstrates proper table etiquette: Whilst slurping, keep thy tongue inside thine own drinking cup. Also, keep thy noggin inside thy cup.It has been reported by major news outlets (namely this one) that Godzilla consults on table manners for The Boston Globe's equivalent of Miss Manners. Here's a useful tip from a Miss Conduct bit:Never sure which glass to drink from when seated with people on either side? Make "OK" signs with both hands, tip of index finger to thumb. Your left hand will look like a "b"—for bread—and your right like a "d"—for drink—to remind you where things go.Finally, a use for opposable thumbs.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Supper At The Library
2008-01-21 23:00:00
Stopped off at the Traveler Food and Books last week. Books, books everywhere, and all free for the taking. This Connecticut restaurant is a 1970s retro vibe, minus the bowling alley and disco ball. Food’s decent but leans into the fried spectrum. They do earn points for offering sweet potato fries (McDonald's, listen up!). I could eat my weight in sweet potato fries. In this library you get to talk real loud, lackadaisically spill cranberry juice or beer, and “steal” books. If you’re interested you can read more about Traveler Food and Books at Noumenon.No books were harmed in the making of this post.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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P.L. Frederick-Simpson
2008-01-19 01:00:00
Look at me with Simpson Vision and this is purported to be what you see. Just like in real life: my un-chin goes from lip to jewelry bauble. You can Simpsonize yourself at simpsonizeme.com. Do'h!©2007 P.L. Frederick . All rights reserved worldwide.

Change Happens
2008-01-18 05:00:00
There's a lot of change happening in New York City. I was in Rockefeller Center in late December and saw a whole lot of it—in 1¢ increments. That's because an art display called Penny Harvest was filled with money collected by elementary and middle school students. Those kids collected $1,000,000 in pennies for charity. One million. Dollars. In. Pennies. The display was as long as a city block: 165' x 30'. Here are a couple photos I took. Woo-boy, those kids made cents! More at the website of the organizers: Common Cents.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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A Picture Is Worth 1,000 Captions
2008-01-15 23:00:00
How do we do justice to photographic nuttiness? Why, by pairing it with an equally oddball caption. Above is a recap of my 20 caption think-ups. Click each image to spy the caption that goes with it. These photos are something, aren't they? If you're curious where they come from, do check out the comments that go with some of 'em.I think my personal fave is . The photo is wonderfully composed and the old-timey caption tickles my fancy.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Winging It 101
2008-01-15 00:00:00
Professor Higgins demonstrateshow to goose a duck©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.

Pardon Me
2008-01-11 23:30:00
May I wallop you in the gizzard?©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Pantless Saturday
2008-01-10 23:00:00
So I'm enjoying my weekend, taking a Boston subway to the museum when I look down to see I'm in my Underoos. That explains the backdraft and the $1 someone stuffed in my jacket.Sound like a scary dream? Well on the afternoon of Saturday , Jan. 12, between 3 and 6 p.m., take the MBTA to witness the bravery of No Pants 2K8. A group called Improv Everywhere is "out to prove that a prank doesn't have to involve humiliation or embarrassment; it can simply be about making someone laugh, smile, or stop to notice the world around them."Underwear everywhere sounds fun. More info from Boston.com's story at Organizers plan 'no pants' event Saturday for the MBTA.Granny panties unite!©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.

Illustration Friday: 100%
2008-01-10 05:00:00
For this week's Illustration Friday I gave 100 percents.This is my answer to Illustration Friday's (IF website) assignment to illustrate "100%".©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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A List Of Lists For The Listless
2008-01-07 23:00:00
Feeling listless? Nine out of ten doctors recommend that you read this list of fun Small & Big lists. If that fails, gargle with List erine.15 Things I Learned At Art School20 Sure Signs You're In A Fancy Public Bathroom20 Reasons To Love Winter12 Things To Do While Home Sick Today18 Excuses Not To Go To Work TodayThe Spoon: Superior Specimen For EatmentsThinkings While Sofa-Bound©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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She Done Broke My Camera
2008-01-05 00:15:00
Yo mamma©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Priceless
2008-01-03 23:30:00
Thanks eBay.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Pioneering Individualist
2008-01-03 01:00:00
GROVER McGILLICUTTY1880 World ChampionCalligrapher & Neti Pot Thrower©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.

Strong Drink
2008-01-02 03:00:00
I said a Hot Toddy, not a hot Todd.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Eat And Run
2007-12-31 17:00:00
The 99¢ cheeseburger at McCreepy's©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.

Yard Art
2007-12-30 03:45:00
©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Big Feats
2007-12-19 03:30:00
Athlete's foot can get out of hand.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.

Public Service Announcement
2007-12-17 23:30:00
Don't drink and dress.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Illustration Friday: Backwards
2007-12-16 20:00:00
Combine anything with its mirror opposite and a new whole emerges—sometimes vaguely bird-like.This is my answer to Illustration Friday 's (IF website) assignment to illustrate "Backwards ". Briar Press worked backup for me.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Blood Doping Test Results
2007-12-14 00:45:00
Microscopic view of Lance Armstrong's pinky cells.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
2007-12-12 01:30:00
Although Jack split with Nellie eons ago,she kept hanging around.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Illustration Friday: Little Things
2007-12-11 01:15:00
Birdies, branches, the out-of-doors. A cozy home off in the distance. Fresh flowers, bright color, a cupcake silhouette. Little things are best.This is my answer to Illustration Friday 's (IF website) assignment to illustrate "Little Things ". With a wee, itty bitty, teensy weeny bit of help from a nifty little outfit called Briar Press.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Thinkings While Sofa-Bound
2007-12-06 00:00:00
This'd be a cushy landing spot for the Human Cannonball.Natural redheads are orangeheads.Choose one: A) Sofa , B) Couch, C) DavenportPretty pillow. I mean—tight brocade, pert tassles. That is one fine, fine looking pillow. Uh huh.When someone fibs, are they laying or lying?What's the fart content of this cushion?This is not a spaceship, but that could change.I thought up the platypus first.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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Yesterday's Military News...
2007-12-05 02:00:00
Official spokeslemon for the U.S. Navy, Candice Curvy-Scurvy was expected to sing, dance, and cure dreaded sailors' diseases.©2007 P.L. Frederick. All rights reserved worldwide.
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