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Writer \ creative producer \ speck of dust in a vast, uncaring universe. In @mcsweeneys @tnyshouts @pointsincase @2hohohos. Creative director @8AM_Creative.

Philly
Joined January 2011
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I wrote one of those signs but for a very specific household
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why has nobody invented a carbonated soup?
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Why is it that Tweety and the Pillsbury Doughboy's "influence bends the minds of sweet southern biddies below the Mason-Dixon"? Jake Rhodes explores this question, and its wider implications, in "My Aunt Loves the Pillsbury Doughboy. Why?" Read it here: 8amcreative.com/8log/my-aunt…
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April Fools is a necessary release valve for a year’s worth of repressed silliness: The one day we release the bridle of polite society and can become complete goofs.
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The lasting appeal of Star Wars is that it depicts technologically advanced societies that never invented an iPhone
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Why does preserving physical media matter? It’s the only way to make sure those movies and shows don’t change or disappear. Our friends and sponsor @8AM_Creative explains. Ready to help save the videos? Kick in here: bit.ly/WeLuvVideo
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👀How surreal to see our message on the iconic @paramountaustin marquee. Our Kickstarter has 419 backers! But we are going to need a lot more. Spread the word! Become a backer now if you haven’t: bit.ly/WeLuvVideo 📸 by Kevin Garner Photography
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I Luv Video is back as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a volunteer-run community library & film lover screening space, but they need your help. Learn more about @weluvvideoatx & contribute to the campaign to bring back Austin’s beloved video store. kickstarter.com/projects/wel…
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Our Kickstarter begins 10/30 and we're celebrating with live comedy at the Fallout. One night of five local acts, all for a worthy cause. Pick up your tickets: lnkd.in/eVKjm9d5
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Sam Kimelman retweeted
The next time you're incline to believe anything that any police officer says ever, ESPECIALLY press releases or social media posts, remember:
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Last night Biden said that we expect cops to be psychologists, sociologist, to do everything. And he said that's why we need to fund the police. Which is crazy because that exact sentence shows who we should be funding instead of the police.
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Sam Kimelman retweeted
australian detective movie called Film Naur
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become ungovernable
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The We Luv Video site is live 📡 In Oct we're helping to launch the Kickstarter to build a non-profit rental facility based on the monumental library from Austin's I Luv Video. Sign up for their email list & contact us about sponsorship opportunities: weluvvideo.org
Austin deserves a world class video library 📼 We, the people, should control what we want to watch and when ✊ We're prepping for the big premiere 🍿 In the meantime, learn about our mission and sign up for our email list here: weluvvideo.org
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I heard about Altoona-style pizza from @thatbilloakley and The Steamed Hams Society. I ate it yesterday traveling from Philly to Ohio. now I’ll detail the experience for those who are not able to make this sojourn…
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It was $2.50 a slice and they only serve it three days a week which indicates how frequently Altoonans actually eat this stuff.
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