Meanwhile, Back In Modern Times

January 5, 2026

Exploring popular culture, social norms, and everyday life.

Suddenly, and to Rodney’s horror, the police arrived with nerd-sniffing dogs.
AIEEEEEEEEE! / Hewey's Reptile Farm $1.00 Free Coffee!
“We’re screwed, Marge. Big Al is gone. ... Our star attraction. ... And God only knows where he is.”
partial headlock / half Nelson / full Leibowitz
Hey! Buddy! … Move that thing! / Watch it, Buddy!
Why people named Buddy hate to drive
“Oh, not you, mister! … I was referring to something here from my dog, Nimka.”
RECIPES FOR DISASTER
“Oh, there goes Lenny again—draining off the goldfish bowl. ... He wants to one day work for the Army Corps of Engineers, you know.”

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