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Author: Phil Fountain

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Strictly Commercial, Baby

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Phil Fountain

I bet you didn’t know you could purchase shoddy merchandise that exploits the tireless workers at A News Cafe Dot Com, did you? You can even buy tee-shirts with the “Entitlements…” cartoon on it (they’re organic!) You can have my… Continue Reading →

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Entitlements . . .

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Phil Fountain
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Cutting Board, Minus One

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Phil Fountain

When Phil Fountain learned recently that his Cutting Board co-author was traveling and there would be a brief sabbatical for the column, he became morose and despondent. In order to maintain his lavish lifestyle and to keep his bookie from breaking his kneecaps, he carried on alone … Continue Reading →

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‘Babe’ in the Woods, Firesign’s Bergman in Mount Shasta

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Phil Fountain

To his legion of fans he’s the voice of Babe (the Everyman), Lt. Bradshaw, Artie Choke and Mudhead. To the Library of Congress he’s co-founder of the comedy troupe The Firesign Theatre and a national treasure. To hundreds of kids… Continue Reading →

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Firesign’s Peter Bergman in Mount Shasta!

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Phil Fountain
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Fantasy Football is Really Realer Than You Think!

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Phil Fountain

My heart is pounding, sweat on my simian-like brow. The garage needs cleaning — but screw that! My Fantasy Football League Draft is about seven hours away… Continue Reading →

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What a Difference a Year Makes

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Phil Fountain

My, time flies when you’re having fun, doesn’t it? Of course, time flies when you spend large parts of it under sedation, too, as you are all no doubt aware. But I’m pretty sure that the speedy flight of a… Continue Reading →

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Cartoon: A Tribute to Duane Tomei

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Phil Fountain
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A Cartoonist’s Life For Me! A Walk in the Park(ing)

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Phil Fountain

Being a freelance cartoonist is certainly the quickest route to fame and fortune available to an average suburban underachiever like myself. If done properly, you can feed a family of 0.5 for thirty minutes on a cartoonist’s yearly salary. Fortunately,… Continue Reading →

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Sketchbook: ArtHop Birthday Bash

Posted on July 11, 2009 by Phil Fountain

Thanks to Win-River Casino for allowing me to borrow their MacBook Pro in order to do some on-site sketches at ArtHop’s First Birthday Bash Saturday in Library Park. Also contributing to the set-up at anewscafe.com‘s booth was Alan of Alan… Continue Reading →

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