For those of you that can draw and like a chuckle...

PART ONE: Basic Laws of Comic Drawing

* Crooked lines are funnier than straight lines.
* Dotted lines are funnier than solid lines.
* Light colors are funnier than dark colors.
* Flat is funnier than perspective.
* Ugly is funnier than cute.
* Top-heavy objects are funnier than bottom-heavy ones.
* Really big is funnier than really small.
* Small kitchen appliances are funnier than furniture. Always include either a blender or, better yet, a toaster in every kitchen setting.

Suck School of Comic Art
Suck School of Comic Art: Graduate Course

I'm happy they archived this e-mag. Check out the old "Filler" comics if you have a bunch of free time and are feeling a little bit of angst.

Posted by huitz at 06:04 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by ironic1
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This is part of an ad from Wrestling 88 magazine, published by T.V. Sports Inc. It's for a videotape that brings "the dynamic action of Japanese women's wrestling into your own home" for "only $29.95."

Continue reading "From the Wrestling Magazine Archive | Summer 1988" »

Posted by Paul Lundgren at 08:24 PM | Permalink | 11 comments, last by Sjixxxy
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(I dug this up while reading January's Harper's Weekly magazine in the break room today at work.)

From responses by the 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, in Fort Greely, Alaska to a recent survey on new MRE's (Meals Ready to Eat).



The vanilla pudding is so good I ripped it open, licked the inside, and rolled around on top of it like a dog.

Am I supposed to add water to the peanut butter dessert?

Shitcan the meat chunk and give out more granola.

I don't personally like the cheese, but I can trade with it.

Should add Copenhagen dip.

Why in God's name would you put a vegetable in a MRE?

It sounded like a flatulence symphony in my tent all night.

The way it turned my mouth blue flooded my mind with childhood memories, and for a moment I was at peace.

Posted by in.dog.neato at 04:39 PM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by zra.
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I was walking my dog this morning and came across two beer bottles in someone's front lawn on Kent Rd. At first I assumed they were a couple of empties, which I don't mind picking up, but then noticed they had caps on. I kicked one and it was full! What's wrong with people that they can waste perfectly good premium beer like that? If I were ten years younger I would definitely drink them. They are pretty crusty with road salt and that makes me a little nervous. Another thing you should know is that today is my birthday. My wife says that it's a sign. If I were cleverer with this whole internet stuff I would post a survey but I need to know; are these beers drinkable?

Posted by chadp at 11:10 AM | Permalink | 25 comments, last by heysme
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KFC in Superior WI

Posted by eclectic_poly_pair at 09:12 AM | Permalink | 14 comments, last by Sting
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Now I want to see the Mona Lisa as interpreted by Matt Groening.

Posted by Girl From the North Country at 09:28 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Girl From the North Country
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Continue reading "Don't touch it.. it's evilllll!" »

Posted by edgeways at 03:46 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by edgeways
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"Pot vending machines take root in Los Angeles"

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22910820/?GT1=10856

Continue reading "Rainy Day Woman + 24/7 + Automat" »

Posted by Girl From the North Country at 03:06 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by pete
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Since Minnesota doesn't have this yet, I figured I'd do my best to help my fellow Viking fan.

Your missing glove is at the entry to the dog park at Keene Creek Park.

Posted by Paul Lundgren at 06:24 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Nick
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Posted by Starfire at 07:47 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Claire
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Posted by baci at 09:04 PM | Permalink | 30 comments, last by zra.
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A calendar for funeral directors proves that death can be sexy too!

Posted by Girl From the North Country at 10:15 AM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by Girl From the North Country
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i was just given access to the beta of hulu.com and i must say it rocks. fox, nbc, sci-fi and others have their tv shows on it plus a few movies. all free. including BATTLESTAR GALACTICA!!!! i don't know if this means they'll put up the new episodes of BSG when they come out, but that's months away. they have all the new eps of the good nbc shows though (office, 30 rock) and new eps of simpsons and family guy. hundreds of snl clips too

quality is pretty good. it's a flash player like youtube, but at a higher resolution. you can even embed. this is worse than having netflix's watch instantly feature.

snl just doesn't push the envelope like it used to.

Posted by they once called me king neal at 11:08 AM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by ironic1
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I need your blogging expertise for an art car project. I have a 1996 black 4door geo tracker that is starting to rust away. I'm not ready to give it up yet as I love this little car. It's gone across the country, climbed up the tallest mountain in CO, pulled numerous people out the snow, and never fails to impress me, even when I think it's going to die. It's not the prettiest thing anymore (slightly better looking than the image below) so I decided to let others make it pretty for me.

I'm going to be spraypainting Pepe with chalkboard paint and having my friend weld a metal box to the back door that will hold chalk. I'm going to encourage people to draw whatever they want on Pepe (within reason of course). I'll continue to take pictures and upload them to the blog. Additionally, I will encourage people to take a photo of them next to their completed piece and send it to me. If they took video of them chalking my car, that would be great too.

Continue reading "name that blog!" »

Posted by they once called me king neal at 11:42 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Girl From the North Country
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Not that baseball is anywhere near played out (I'm pretty sure Paul could last for weeks) but I just wanted to start fresh and remind everyone that there is a gold mine out there in ...

Continue reading "New Hand, New Game" »

Posted by Cookie B at 09:19 AM | Permalink | 8 comments, last by -Berv
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Posted by they once called me king neal at 04:57 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by zra...
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I wasn't entirely sure what heading was appropriate for this topic, but I thought the content was interesting enough to post up for you guys to check out...

Pulled this up on a link from cursor.org originally posted up on yourleaders.org.

The disclaimer at the bottom states that "NOTE: It is a violation of Federal law to duplicate or reproduce this manual without permission. It is not to be photocopied or released to anyone outside of the Executive Office of the President, White House Military Office or United States Secret Service. It has been developed for your guidance and is intended for your personal use. For more information, please contact the Office of Presidential Advance at (202) 456-5309."

It's been redacted to a large degree, but you can download the entire manual in a variety of file types. The posted section deals with attendance, tickets and the handling of "demonstrators."

enjoy.

Continue reading "..." »

Posted by in.dog.neato at 08:47 PM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by hbh
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For ever and ever I’ve only had the opportunity to drink beers made by Colorado-based New Belgium Brewery when I was out West. Now, things have changed.

For the past few months, New Belgium has been doing limited distribution of New Belgium beers in the Twin Cities. Now, however, it appears they will expand distribution into the Twin Ports as well (within six weeks, I’m told).

As of right now, if you are like me and can’t wait to savor a Fat Tire, 1554, or Mothership Wit, you can head over to Warehouse Liquors on Central Entrance in Duluth and stock up now.

I’m feeling fat and sassy!

Posted by fonixmunkee at 01:19 PM | Permalink | 10 comments, last by Brando
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Let me see you hook a brassiere up there.

Posted by Paul Lundgren at 08:46 AM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by Netland Jr.
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Posted by ironic1 at 12:23 PM | Permalink | 1 comment by madtownie
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The post below mentioned the fun we all have driving after some fresh fluffy stuff. My buddy Craig made this video during a snow storm a few years back. This is from the intersection on 19th Ave E and 8th st.

Posted by Bully at 08:47 AM | Permalink | 7 comments, last by Bully
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About a year ago I submitted a funny note I found on the hillsides of Duluth to Found Magazine. On their homepage they have the find of the day and I thought my note would be perfect. Well I waited and waited and went to the site every day for a long time and figured my find didn't make the cut. Till today! You can check it out right here. Sometimes it is the simple things that can make your day.

If the note seems familiar it is because I posted it on PDD when I found it.

Posted by Starfire at 07:51 AM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by Mary
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Time for this week's edition of My Favorite Wiki.

Have Fun!

Posted by in.dog.neato at 11:33 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by drifter
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Walking through Los Angeles today, I snapped this photo of a bust of Al Sparhawk. I knew he was famous, but sheesh.

Posted by Barrett at 07:42 PM | Permalink | 4 comments, last by edgeways
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[Edit: I've made this list into a wiki that can be added to or edited by anyone.]

[PDD WiFi Wiki Password: pdd123]

So, I was looking at on-line lists of wifi hotspots for Duluth and my considered opinion is that they suck. Let's compile our own list, shall we? Here are my criteria: It must be free and fairly consistent.

Amazing Grace Cafe and Bakery
Beaners Central
Bixby's Cafe
Caribou Coffee - Canal Park
Carmody's - Superior St
Chester Creek Cafe - 8th Street and 19th Ave
Continental Ski and Bike
DAC Deli - Tech Village
Duluth Children's Museum - Depot
Duluth Curling Club
Dunn Bros.
Erbert & Gerbert's - 1st St
Fitger's Brewhouse
Grandma's Great American Bar & Grill
Jitters - Superior St
Lakeview Coffee House
Quizno's - 4th St and Miller Trunk Highway
Red Mug - Superior
Sir Benedict's
Taco John's - London Road
Whole Foods Coop - 4th St & 6th Ave

[Update: I am updating this list as locations are added in the comments below.
]

Posted by ironic1 at 10:15 PM | Permalink | 26 comments, last by JR
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I work in the Technology Center. Or the Tech Village. Or the Village. Or that building at Lake and Superior ... whatever it's called.
This time of year, the muzak has a holiday theme I love. They program music from old christmas specials, movies and other stuff.
You should stop by and take a listen. I've found that the best place to hear it is in the bathroom. While sitting there rockin' out, I've also discovered that the lights in the bathroom are controlled by a motion detector. Set for 2 minutes, if you really want to know.
It can be a little disturbing having the lights go out while you're sittin' on the crapper.

The music is always playing, however.

Posted by clumsy at 02:40 PM | Permalink | 3 comments, last by ironic1
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courtesy of da plummah...

clicky.

Posted by in.dog.neato at 06:44 PM | Permalink | 0 comments
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Last night Mary and I went for a lovely swim followed by a stroll on Park Point. As we were walking, Mary noticed a Bacardi bottle with a piece of brown paper in it. It turned out to be a secret message from "Bobby" of Duluth. He left his phone number and instructed the finder to call at let him know where the bottle ended up. We are going to call and pretend to be from Germany. Oddly, this is the second message in a bottle that I have come across in my lifetime. The other was on an island in Alaska.

Posted by zoey at 10:08 AM | Permalink | 1 comment by ironic1
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We live by the beautiful Lincoln Park and walk our dog there often.on the road above the park(I think its lincoln parkway)there is a tombstone.It is very hard to read due to erosion but i
think the name is "Day" and the year of death is 1937.The "died here"
is pretty clear.Anybody know anything about this??
electic poly pair

Posted by eclectic_poly_pair at 12:31 PM | Permalink | 2 comments, last by eclectic_poly_pair
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I had no idea.

Continue reading "Why Has No One Ever Told Me about This?!?!" »

Posted by ironic1 at 05:30 PM | Permalink | 6 comments, last by Paul Lundgren
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While hauling some stuff to my compost pile, i found to our delight a great number of these plants in bloom.
I know vegatables as i have a organic garden but know little of flowers.I am guessing these do not grow wild.
i took photos,thinking some one here might know?

Continue reading "Found Flowers" »

Posted by eclectic_poly_pair at 05:31 PM | Permalink | 5 comments, last by Mary
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Now I know what ALL THOSE CAMERAS are for.

Posted by Starfire at 08:28 AM | Permalink | 22 comments, last by c-freak
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I found this handmade flyer today while walking the dog. Ever since I discovered Found Magazine I have picked up more scraps of paper than I used to. Almost always they amount to nothing but every once in a while you strike gold.

This note is so sweet, I feel like applying for the job. I am submitting this to Found for sure.

p.s. Remember when Davey from Found came to town. That was the sweetest show ever.

Posted by Starfire at 06:24 PM | Permalink | 11 comments, last by Ellen
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