Lollipop Magazine

President Strug – Fiction

October 1, 1996

With elections approaching, I’m reminded of Kerri Strug, the itsy-bitsy US gymnast who won hearts when she cracked her ankle, yet managed to smile though it.

Change For A Two – Fiction

September 1, 1996

“Why are you smiling like a lunatic?” questioned one of my comrades. Gerry chimed in. “Don’t you know? He’s saving the world with two dollar bills!”

True Stories of the Scene Patrol – Fiction

September 1, 1996

“I’m writing you up. You and your whole Starbuck’s Coffee klatch-rock are finished. Bend over.” “But why, man?” “Because I care.” “Agggggggggggggggggggggggh.”

Norwegian Surgeons – Fiction

August 1, 1996

Seventeen guitars were smashed at the first show. By the time the band broke up, he had smashed 700 guitars, most of them donated, all but the first, stolen.

Prelude to a Lick – The Editor’s Rant – Column

June 1, 1996

Our THIRD ANNIVERSARY ISSUE. We put it on the cover, wrote long-winded essays about the trials and undulations, and even reprinted some of our best quotes.

Too Much Joy – Finally – Review

May 1, 1996

Their silliness keeps “serious” rock fans away, while their intelligence scares off those looking for pure fun.

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.

Rip the Net – Fiction

May 1, 1996

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

Civilization & Its Malcontents – Fiction

May 1, 1996

The frightening truth is the people running this country are exactly who they appear to be: damn fools who run around shaking hands and making inane statements.

Tomorrow Never Cares – An Exclusive interview with John Lennon – Fiction

April 1, 1996

The press was calling him “the new Lennon” and all that. I told him, “You got it all wrong, Kurty-boy, someone has to shoot YOU.” We had a giggle over that one.