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    June 13, 2008

    "Bad Job, Good Times; Good Job, Bad Times": Poor Mojo's Latest $33-and-a-third Contest

    Dearest Mojonauts, We are pleased to announce our latest $33-and-a-third Boon Contest, "Bad Job, Good Times; Good Job, Bad Times." ...

    Posted in PMjA News. Posted by the Giant Squid at 08:59 PM |

    May 27, 2008

    Giant Squid to Read in Chicago

    Dearest Mojonauts, It is with greatest pleasure that I remind you that on Saturday, May 31 -- less than five days hence! -- I shall be reading in Chicago, Illinois, on the occasion of the release of the print version of Mr. Noah Berlatsky's Gay Utopia symposium, to which I am a humble contributor. As I am personally unavailable for the engagement, Mr. David Erik Nelson -- Noted Writer of Things and co-editor of Poor Mojo's Almanac(k) and associated media services -- shall read in my stead. Please extend to him the full faith and credit that you would offer me, a murderous denizen of the crushing deeps, displaced to this airy and alien space for lo these many years.
  • WHAT: The Gay Utopia Reading, Featuring Poor Mojo's Giant Squid (David Erik Nelson, official proxy)
  • WHERE: Quimby's
    1854 W. North Ave.
    Chicago, IL 60622
    quimbys.com
  • WHEN: May 31, 2008, 7-8 pm

    • Posted in PMjA News - SquidUpdate. Posted by the Giant Squid at 12:16 PM |

    March 26, 2008

    You MUST discuss your Bad Sex before MONDAY!

    The deadline for the "$33-and-a-third Bad Sex Rant Contest" is THIS MONDAY! We are looking for rants (i.e. personal essays) on the topic of MONSTROUSLY BAD SEX. * The author of the finest such rant will receive thirty-three-and-one-third dollars and publication on Poor Mojo's Almanac(k) as a "$33-and-a-third Meritorious Boon Winner." * There is NO entry or "reading" fee for any 33-and-a-third Contest. * Entries must be less than 3000 words, and comply with our normal Submissions Guidelines. * All entries are due NO LATER THAN MARCH 31, 2008. Full contest info: http://www.poormojo.org/contest.html Questions?: http://www.poormojo.org/contact.html Poor Mojo's Almanac(k) is a weekly online magazine offering fine prose, poetry, and advice from the Giant Squid: www.poormojo.org

    Posted in PMjA News. Posted by the Giant Squid at 12:34 PM |

    January 21, 2008

    I Have Found My Niche in the Gay Utopia

    As our dear Mojo did make to mention on Friday, I have had the rare honor to be invited to...

    Posted in PMjA News. Posted by the Giant Squid at 09:22 AM |

    January 15, 2008

    Announcing a New Writing Contest with a CASH PRIZE!!!

    My Dearest Mojonauts, On behalf of Poor Mojo's Almanac(k), I am proud to announce the advent of a new system of perpetual writing contests: the "$33-and-a-third Meritorious Boons." Henceforth, these shall occur in series with deadlines thrice yearly, shall be free of entry fees, and shall pay out in cold, hard cash. The current contest seeks rants on the topic of "MONSTROUSLY Bad Sex", and accepts entries from now through March 2008. The winner shall receive recognition, publication, and thirty-three-and-one-third American dollars, to do with as he or she so chooses. Learn more: http://www.poormojo.org/contest.html Looking Forward to Your Tales of Bad Tail, Your Giant Squid Editor-in-Chief PMjA http://www.poormojo.org

    Posted in PMjA News. Posted by the Giant Squid at 01:19 PM |

    December 28, 2007

    Ask the Giant Squid: Of Superpowers And Powerball?

    [This entry shall dwell atop the page for several days; please scroll down for newer news] Dear Giant Squid, There...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 11:57 PM | | Comments (1)

    December 01, 2007

    Ask the Giant Squid: An Arithmetic Exercise Most Offensive

    This entry shall dwell atop the page for several days; please scroll down for newer news -- GS Dear Giant...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 09:54 AM | | Comments (0)

    November 29, 2007

    Ask the Giant Squid: Of Superpowers And Powerball

    [This entry shall dwell atop the page for several days; please scroll down for newer news] Dear Giant Squid, There...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 07:57 PM | | Comments (0)

    November 03, 2007

    Ask the Giant Squid: A Happy Hallowed Eve?

    This week's Ask the Giant Squid column, reprinted from Poor Mojo's Almanac(k): Dear Readers, Yesterday afternoon, on the very eve...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 10:23 PM | | Comments (0)

    October 29, 2007

    Saw: Making Mayhem Tedious

    Why the Saw movies are perfect for middle managers. - By Grady Hendrix - Slate Magazine In short, whereas traditional...

    Posted in (K)inetascopic, both filmic and televisual. Posted by the Giant Squid at 05:51 PM |

    The Fifth Annual Poor Mojo's Bonanza Winner

    Dear and Dedicated Readers, Each year, as the 50th issue of the year is published upon our fair and wondrous...

    Posted in PMjA News. Posted by the Giant Squid at 03:08 PM |

    September 29, 2007

    Ask the Giant Squid: Getting the Grip So As to Extricate from the Stuff

    Dear Giant Squid, I have a friend that is in a really rough spot right now. She is getting...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 12:48 PM | | Comments (2)

    September 28, 2007

    Are You a Fully Qualified Americanerro?

    New Test Asks: What Does %u2018American%u2019 Mean? - New York Times The Times of New York has published this excerpt...

    Posted in (K)ulture - Politic(k)s - Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 09:30 AM | | Comments (1)

    August 04, 2007

    Ask the Giant Squid: I Have of Late, and Wherefore I Know Not, Lost All My Melodies

    Mr Squid: I used to turn on the radio and hear good music coming out of it. I recall...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 12:52 PM | | Comments (2)

    July 28, 2007

    Ask the Giant Squid: Direction for the Breaking Heart

    Dear Giant Squid, I can't help it, I'm in love, but its causing more pain than I need, no...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 12:30 PM | | Comments (5)

    June 30, 2007

    Ask the Giant Squid: What is "Teh Seksy"?

    Ask the Giant Squid: What is "Teh Seksy"? [Dear Giant Squid,] is my girl sexy? [unsigned] (Dedicated Newswire Readers: This...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 08:16 PM | | Comments (2)

    June 28, 2007

    Happy Juneteenth, Ladies!

    Man Sentenced For Enslaving Women - Local News Story - WDIV Detroit DETROIT -- A Livonia man has been sentenced...

    Posted in (K)uriosities. Posted by the Giant Squid at 02:58 PM |

    June 07, 2007

    So Begins Endgame!

    Several of my Faithful Readers have drawn to my attention recent news items, exempli gratis: Giant Squid Return to Southern...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 12:53 PM |

    April 14, 2007

    Ask The Giant Squid: the Heart of the Heart of the Question

    I have this friend. She likes me and I like her. We both know this. I don't know if...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 09:07 AM | | Comments (7)

    November 01, 2006

    POOR MOJO'S ALMANAC(K) ISSUE 300 COMPLETED! 6 YEARS OF CEASELESS PROGRESS! IT IS TRULY THE DAWNING OF A MORE GOLDEN AGE!

    Faithful Poor Mojonerros, Auspicious day! We have officially completed our 300th issue of my fair Poor Mojo's Almanac(k). As such,...

    Posted in PMjA News - The Almanac(k) Bonanza. Posted by the Giant Squid at 01:55 AM |

    September 22, 2006

    New CD from Almanac(k) Contributor

    PMjA contributor Wayne Wolfson informs us that his newest CD, the jazzed concept musico-spoken word piece Midnight Latitudes, is now...

    Posted in Music(k) - PMjA News. Posted by the Giant Squid at 07:23 AM |

    September 21, 2006

    Ask the Giant Squid: The Delicate Tastes of Hannity & Colmes

    Why is Fox News running a Citgo advertisement during Hannity & Colmes tonight? The topic being discussed was the...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 07:37 AM |

    May 27, 2006

    Ask the Giant Squid: The Terrors of Falling and Rising

    Do you ever dream you are falling?...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 11:52 AM |

    April 03, 2006

    I Proudly Introduce to You Sqidlims, Father of Squid-Hop!

    SQIDLIMS - free MP3 music downloads on SoundClick Sqidlims is a Britton and hip-hopperatist who, noting my long-standing fondness for...

    Posted in Music(k) - Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 10:40 AM |

    February 14, 2006

    Ask the Giant Squid: Plumbing the Mind of My George Double-Yew

    Squid, All President Bush did to get us started killing and being killed was order our men and women...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 07:30 AM |

    February 07, 2006

    Ask the Giant Squid: Finally I Am Approached for Intelligent Debate on the Issues of the Day

    You liberals are the most pathetically intellectually-challenged form of human waste on the planet. The shit you write is...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 10:45 AM |

    December 05, 2005

    Ask the Giant Squid: The Porn-o-graph

    what is porn? unsigned...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 11:58 PM |

    October 25, 2005

    A Bold But Ghastly Fraud is Committed!

    Dutiful and loyal readers beware! The following posting on Mr. Timothy McSweeney's Internet Tendency is fraudulent!...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 02:23 PM |

    July 24, 2005

    Ask the Giant Squid: Gambling Upon Gamboling

    Will I win big if I go to Mike's place today? unsigned...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 03:54 PM |

    June 24, 2005

    Ask the Giant Squid: Damned Paparazzi!

    dear mr. squid my name is christie my teacher wants to know how they know u are real since...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 11:25 AM |

    May 16, 2005

    Ask the Giant Squid: Go for the Gustoicism

    Dear Giant Squid: How do you live? unsigned...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 04:11 PM |

    May 09, 2005

    Ask the Giant Squid: Everything Gonna Be Alright

    is it going to be ok ?...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 07:47 AM |

    April 30, 2005

    Ask the Giant Squid: Where in the World is Architeuthis dux?

    What oceanic zone do you live in?...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 03:31 PM |

    April 26, 2005

    Ask the Giant Squid: Am I What I Am?

    are you a conarvor???...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 08:02 AM |

    April 20, 2005

    Ask the Giant Squid: Hey howmany legs do you got?

    Hey howmany legs do you got on your body?...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 04:48 PM |

    April 07, 2005

    Ask The Giant Squid: How Do You Reproduce?

    How do giant squids reproduce? this is for a science project. lilly + shade...

    Posted in Squid (K)uickies. Posted by the Giant Squid at 06:00 PM |

    March 21, 2005

    "The Giant Squid in Holiday Hijinx" Now Available for to Purchase!

    We are much proud to announce the first ever physical print edition of Squid writing and lore, Holiday Hijinx,...

    Posted in PMjA News. Posted by the Giant Squid at 11:40 PM |