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The Thermals – Videos & Biography

The Thermals are one of my favorite bands of the decade. They are simply smashing performers, and their lyrics kick ass! This site has been a cartoon caption contest destination for close to two years; I hosted 99 weekly contests in a row starting in late 2008. I am gearing up for my 100th, [...]

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Ted Leo and the Pharmacists – Videos & Biography

I created this post for a few friends of mine. Originally, it had a giant collection of videos. Now it is down to one. I will add new posts featuring different bands over the coming months. This site has been a cartoon caption contest destination for close to two years; I hosted 99 weekly [...]

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Splendid Marbles Photo Caption Contest – Re-opened.

This is the almost Brand New Splendid Marbles “Photo Caption Contest”. This should be a lot of fun – for me at least, and after all, that is what matters most and is why this site is still up and running. Type a clever comment that best suits this image and place it in the comments [...]

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Splendid Marbles Photo Caption Contest ($10 PRIZE!!)

This is the Brand New Splendid Marbles Photo Caption Contest. This should be a lot of fun – for me at least, and after all, that is what matters most and is why this site is still up and running. Type a clever answer to my question and place it in the comments section, along with [...]

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Videos: Cat vs. Gator / Rat vs. Cat

I have absolutely no new content for you. So, I’ll do what every other parasite who runs a site does: post stuff that’s not mine. I like cats, rats and alligators. First, cat vs. gator. Second, rat vs. cat(s). The 100th Splendid Marbles Cartoon Caption Contest will be held in late January of 2011. I can promise a prize [...]

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Splendid Marbles is an eclectic cartoon and commentary site that captures, badgers might be a more accurate term, the political, economic and cultural events of the day. It's open season and nothing is safe.