Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for December 08, 2023
December 06, 2023
December 11, 2023
Transcript:
richard's poor almanack by richard thompson who needs newspapers? every day, billions of readers open up a newspaper to get their "news fix" and to enjoy the crisp paperosity that only a newspaper has. but there are others who need newspapers too- man: ah! going out the washington post like kids! did you know that 98% of pinatas construceted of papier mache are made of - that's right! - newspapers! kid: ha ha! thanks, news-papers! guy: why, this is a work of art. put the money in a the association of blackmail and ransom note traditionalist says its membership is unanimous in pre-ferring the varied fonts and low cost offered by newspapers. hobos depend on newspapers for blankets & comforters! the economy seems poised to start producing hobos at a prodigious rate, making newspapers more vital than ever! hobo: ah, dis is de life! who needs newspapers? you do! renew your subscription, or add a second one, today!
Vince M 11 months ago
There really is nothing like a traditional cut-and-paste ransom note to show them you care!
HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member 11 months ago
Was Richard suggesting that all my saved digital editions of my meaningful-content lacking local newspaper aren’t useful to anyone?
waltermgm 11 months ago
You can’t line a birdcage or train a puppy on an electronic newspaper.
fishbulb239 11 months ago
While my computer and phone are definitely crisp, I do wish that they had greater paperosity.
Sisyphos 11 months ago
A voice, crying in the wilderness!
Today, 20 or 30 years later, newspapers are (in print format) a dying institution. Blame it on the web….