1996 – Page 84 – Lollipop Magazine

T.H.C. – Death By Design – Review

May 1, 1996

T.H.C. combine hard techno rhythms with electronic hip-hop beats.

The Musings of Dr. Panglossian – Fiction

May 1, 1996

Generally, people who try to convince you that you are the captain of your own destiny are interested in making you a crew member of theirs.

Kiss – MTV Unplugged – Review

May 1, 1996

KISS was one big cash-flow juggernaut. They staged bread-and-circus-style spectacles to bilk millions of suckers out of their allowances.

Liquor Lecture – Drinking Games – Column

May 1, 1996

My reply is simple but very direct. ‘Nah.’ Rule #17. Don’t play drinking games. They revolve around losing. You drink to win.

Lick Us Back! – Readers Response – Column

May 1, 1996

This chain letter was received at the office. We figured we’d go for a lotta luck by reprinting the letter thousands of times, rather than the recommended 20.

The Culture Bunker – Beer and Loafing on the Campaign Trail 1996 – Fiction

May 1, 1996

The directive arrived by Priority Male (a service made up of gay strippers): Pernod announced candidacy. Cover party. Bring back story and non-dairy creamer.

Rip the Net – Fiction

May 1, 1996

The Internet, for those of you unfamiliar with this wonder of modern technology, is very slow TV.

that dog – Totally Crushed Out – Review

May 1, 1996

Everything is pleasantly tipped on its side: Odd lyrical phrasing, sweet ‘n’ sour harmonies, melodic guitars that are simultaneously dark and edgy.

Idle Chatter – Column

May 1, 1996

That doesn’t mean hhaving two musical guests instead of one; it means sharpening your approach, messing with the format, presenting new viewpoints.

Pawtucket 11 p.m. – Fiction

May 1, 1996

Hot summer night, sticky and treacherous. Red night. Night of sirens and fear. We were sitting on the balcony of my apartment in Pawtucket, three of us.