Tag Archives: satire
The Artist Formerly Known as eBay
Bland is the new bold, as is evidenced by eBay’s freshly updated logo. “We wanted something that would be easy on the eyes,” says Adlai Atkins, eBay’s faux-marketing director, “something noticeable, but not outright memorable. The last thing eBay wants … Continue reading
Due to recent budget cuts…
Due to recent budget cuts… The silver lining has been replaced with pewter. “Someday” has been postponed until further notice. Wishing upon a star will be limited to 1 wish per household. The best things in life are now available … Continue reading
Bradbury’s Ghost
In hindsight, Douglas probably could have managed perfectly well without Bradbury’s corpse. But, being a writer, Douglas was prone to trying new things—be they merely whimsical or downright wicked—if there was the slightest possibility of elevating his prose to the … Continue reading
“The Devil’s Cup”
Note: “The Devil’s Cup” is a rewrite of an earlier story I did called “Lucifer Works at Starbucks” (From Beyond, Aug. 1999). Both are satirical in nature, and somewhat absurd, though TDC, to me, is a bit more slick. The … Continue reading
