Richard's Poor Almanac by Richard Thompson for January 12, 2015
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richard's poor almanack by richard thompson who needs newspapers? every day, billions of readers open up a newspaper to get their "news fix" and to enjoy the crisp paperosity that only a newspaper has. but there are others who need newspapers too- man: ah! going out the washington post like kids! did you know that 98% of pinatas construceted of papier mache are made of - that's right! - newspapers! kid: ha ha! thanks, news-papers! guy: why, this is a work of art. put the money in a the association of blackmail and ransom note traditionalist says its membership is unanimous in pre-ferring the varied fonts and low cost offered by newspapers. hobos depend on newspapers for blankets & comforters! the economy seems poised to start producing hobos at a prodigious rate, making newspapers more vital than ever! hobo: ah, dis is de life! who needs newspapers? you do! renew your subscription, or add a second one, today!
Could Richard be proselytizing for his then-empoyer? The trouble is, in every sense, shrinkage.