Recycled but Re-Relevant Archives
The Catcher in the Rye: The Unauthorized German Translation
Ja, so, dis is der story uf me, a young mensch who vanders arount New York mit dem red hat on mein kupf. 
Hip-Hop Lit: New and Noteworthy
Rapper 50 Cent will collaborate with a team of writers on a series of novels about life on the streets.
Black Friday Doorbuster Specials at the Dollar Store!
Knockoff brand names at F.D.A.–rejected Chinese brand prices!
Hallowe'en Rehash
My Rejected Submission to Cosmo's Halloween Issue, Entitled "How to Lose a Guy in One Spooky, Scary Night: Halloween Costumes for Those Wanting Out" and What Not to Give Trick-or-Treaters on Hallowe'en Night
So, What Is Not an International Zionist Plot?
"So, What Is Not an International Zionist Plot?" by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran
R.I.P., William Safire
Remembering the conservative wordsmith.
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(Triple Crown Equine Nomenclature) Suggested Names for Racehorses Expected to Have Undistinguished Careers
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Four-Year Flashback: Closing Statements from the Castaways’ Presidential Debate
What with tonight's McCain/Obama tête-à-tête being possibly canceled due to inclement fiscal weather, our collective appetite for debate remains unsated. Please enjoy this debatable article, from the 2004 election, and recall that it doesn't matter who wins the argument; only who steals Ohio.
Back to School (tergum ut schola)
A (week-late) roundup of Y.P.R.'s articles, spanning the elementary through collegiate levels.
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How to (Re-)Write a Book
Last night, over a hundred of Y.P.R.'s friends and fans joined us at Ace of Clubs for a low-rent book launch party, to celebrate Underrated selling out its first print run in just over a week. Big buckets of thanks...
Deadspun
Huzzah and kudos to Y.P.R.'s sports-loving pals and erstwhile Black Tablers: Mr. Will Leitch is retiring his jersey as editor of Deadspin to columnize for New York magazine, and Mr. A.J. Daulerio will be sitting in the vacant Leitch-shaped ass crater on the Deadspin chair in his absence. Mazel tov, boys.
Mamma Mia!
Republishing Some Mother's Day Material for Dear Old Mom
Grand Theft Oughtta
" Chance Cards in Liberty City Monopoly" by Mike Richardson-Bryan
You receive your cut from a jewel heist: collect $50
" Chance Cards in Liberty City Monopoly" by Mike Richardson-Bryan
You receive your cut from a jewel heist: collect $50
Opening Day Rain Delay
Republishing some of Y.P.R.'s favorite pastime.
A Half Decade of Pot Roast (Pt. V)
... Aaand some more vintage Y.P.R.
A Half Decade of Pot Roast (Pt. IV)
Still more classic Y.P.R. ha-has ...
A Half Decade of Pot Roast (Pt. III)
Yet more Y.P.R. classics: Part I | Part II | Part IV | Part V...
A Half Decade of Pot Roast (Pt. II)
Presenting more gems unearthed from Y.P.R.'s five-year-deep archives.
A Half Decade of Pot Roast
That's right, this week marks five (5) long years that this humble journal has been publishing a daily(-ish) dose of the finest literary satire money can buy. To celebrate, we're republishing some of our favorite past pieces ...
Material to be Adapted Best
Last night the Coen boys won three Academy Awards for their adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's gloomy neo-Western, No Country for Old Men (Ningún país para los viejos hombres). Mr. McCarthy previously dissected his process for producing bleak, dreary masterpieces:
The Grammys' 72nd Anniversary
Find out who won Best Performance by a Clone or Human/Animal Hybrid, Best Inaudible Recording, and more with "Highlights from the 2030 Grammy Awards" by Nick Jezarian, Matt Tobey, & Geoff Wolinetz
Find out who won Best Performance by a Clone or Human/Animal Hybrid, Best Inaudible Recording, and more with "Highlights from the 2030 Grammy Awards" by Nick Jezarian, Matt Tobey, & Geoff Wolinetz
Super Bowl Stupor
Collecting Y.P.R.'s coverage of Super Bowls past.
Defame This.
Y.P.R. extends a great big bucket of mazel tov to Mr. Mark Grahahm (the once-and-always Uncle Grambo), now defaming Hollywood alongside Mr. Mark Lisanti (the erstwhile Bunsen).
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Rocking the WGA Strike, Pt. II
Presenting some of Y.P.R.'s archive of screenplays, treatments, pitches, and script coverage.
Rove Over
Mr. Karl Rove, the Bush Administration's top scandal architect, is stepping down from his post to "spend time with his family."
Karl Rove’s Ringside Boasts by Michael Rottman
It ain't braggin' if you're a Republican.
Karl Rove’s Ringside Boasts by Michael RottmanIt ain't braggin' if you're a Republican.
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Die Hard with a Typewriter
Die Hard Police Officer John McClane Prepares His Cover Letter for Admission to an M.F.A. in Creative Writing by John Harnetiaux
Look, I’ll level with ya: I’m not writing this goddamned essay for any reason other than my wife Holly, so let’s get that fuckin’ straight right now. Holly said something like, “John, you gotta get in touch with your imagination, John, you gotta express yourself more,” and I was like, “What the shit you think I’ve been doing my last 20 years as a cop?!” ... [ ... More!]
Die Hard Police Officer John McClane Prepares His Cover Letter for Admission to an M.F.A. in Creative Writing by John HarnetiauxLook, I’ll level with ya: I’m not writing this goddamned essay for any reason other than my wife Holly, so let’s get that fuckin’ straight right now. Holly said something like, “John, you gotta get in touch with your imagination, John, you gotta express yourself more,” and I was like, “What the shit you think I’ve been doing my last 20 years as a cop?!” ... [ ... More!]
Icky Thumping
The White Stripes at the Hotel Yorba by Mr Steve Finbow, part of his excellent but occasional series, Pop Stars in Hotel Rooms.
The White Stripes at the Hotel Yorba by Mr Steve Finbow, part of his excellent but occasional series, Pop Stars in Hotel Rooms.
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