column – Page 29 – Lollipop Magazine

Mediacrity! – Column

July 1, 1997

Following the revolutionary decision by ABC to make the lead character of one of their sitcoms a lesbian, the other networks are looking to break new ground.

Liquor Lecture – Malt Liquor – Column

July 1, 1997

Malt Liquor is beer that has been distilled longer to increase its alcohol content. The makers also add corn and rice to the mix, also to up the alcohol.

Lick Us Back – Reader’s Responses – Column

July 1, 1997

“There is no freedom. I hate this planet. I hate what goes on in my mind. I live in a homeless shelter. I have a college degree and live on disability checks.”

Graffic Traffic – As Our Story Continues – Column

July 1, 1997

Basement Comics has collected the six early, self-published issues of Bud Root’s CaveWoman, a well-drawn mix of Good Girl cheesecake and lots of dinosaurs.

The Third Eye – Reality Whispers – Column

July 1, 1997

There were three of them, but only one spoke. A child-woman with long blonde hair and an elfin face, who resembled what I would look like in another realm.

Coroner’s Corner – Anaconda: The Must Miss of the Year – Column

July 1, 1997

I learned all I need to know about this film just seeing the preview: Mainly, the movie reeks.

Underground Station – Column

June 1, 1997

Fantagraphics have a new Crumb title, Self-Loathing, due out in May for $3.50. This will be in the standard black & white format.

Sarre-Chasm – Hypo-Critics – Column

June 1, 1997

Pat Boone really gets under the thin skins of those who make their living writing the history of rock’n’roll. It was those Little Richard covers…

Prelude to a Lick – Rock ‘n’ Roll Will Never Die – Column

June 1, 1997

Someone has to devise a way for us to get the much-sought-after warm, fuzzy feelings brought on by fond memories of things that haven’t yet occurred.

Liquor Lecture – A Public Service Announcement – Column

June 1, 1997

Drinking to excess is important at times (say, you just broke up with your sweetheart, lost your job, family reunions) but usually, it’s just not efficient.