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Should People With Disabilities Get in Free?
The Western Fair is London’s annual showcase for carnies and dangerous rides. Recently, its organizers announced that, unlike previous years, people with disabilities would be charged admission to the fair. There was immediate public outrage. So much that the Western Fair reversed its decision. I just have one question: why should people with disabilities get…
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The Emotional Ramifications of Bleeps and Bloops
The iPhone needs more options for the new text message sound. There are only six beeps, bongs, and honks available, with no ability to add new ones. I say this not out of a vain need for customization, but for the emotional well-being of iPhone users. This is modern life: You meet someone you like,…
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If I had a horse, I think I’d name him Bacon. Because then I could say “I’m going to get Bacon the horse.” Get it? Because that sounds sort of like “back on the horse.” Which is an idiom. Fuck, never mind. My favourite AC/DC song is Bacon Black.
I’m Phronk, also known as P.T. Phronk, or Mike. I’m a writer and scientist. Here’s where to find my stuff:
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