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Homage to Shepherd
Someone at the NEW YORK TIMES exhibits his good taste and sense of propriety, by capitalizing "News of the Weird" to render homage to Chuck. And this proves that NOTW remains a potent historical signifier and force!
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Posted By: Paul - Fri Dec 07, 2018 -
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Category: Newspapers, Weird Universe, Chuck
Go Back, Jack, Do It Again
As we approach the tenth anniversary of Weird Universe (founded mainly due to the genius and initiative of Chuck Shepherd, July 2008), Alex and I had the notion that newcomers might not have seen many of our past posts that were deserving of their amused attentions. Therefore, we are going to occasionally repost an oldie-but-goodie, bannered with a special header to identify it. We hope that even if you have been with us since the beginning, you will enjoy these reruns, which, of course, will not diminish our schedule of two new posts each and every day.
Just more weirdness for your enjoyment!
Posted By: Paul - Sat Mar 03, 2018 -
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Category: Anniversary, Weird Universe, Alex, Chuck, Paul
Who Can Replace a Shepherd?
WU-vie GES comments: "I've sent many stories to Chuck over the years, several of which he has included on NOTW. Where can I send them now? Is there some way of getting them posted in WU?"
Certainly Alex and I would appreciate reader tips, and possibly use them somehow, in singleton posts. So keep sending them to the email addresses in the sidebar. But neither of us have plans at the moment to try to match the weekly ineffable efforts of Chuck.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 04, 2017 -
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Category: Weird Universe, Alex, Chuck, Paul, Reader Recommendation
Chuck’s Departure
Naturally, when Chuck informed Alex and me earlier of his decision to retire, we were heartbroken--just as all of his readers are showing themselves to be.
And yet, once the dust of that explosive announcement settled, Alex and I realized--just as all of his readers must--that Chuck's long, invaluable, joyous service would remain forever an inspiration, and that no one deserved more accolades and more congratulations and more good wishes for a long and fruitful post- NOTW lifetime than he did! So, Chuck, please consider those warm feelings and congratulations delivered in spades!
Of course, after all this, Alex and I still faced the question of whether to keep Weird Universe going. We decided to give it a go, for as long as readers keep coming and seem to enjoy what we do.
The blog has not been diminished by one-third, but by more like fifty percent, with Chuck's departure. So I guess Alex and I will just have to try to fill those large shoes to some degree.
Thanks to one and all--but most of all, to Chuck, whose idea it was to do Weird Universe in the first place!
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jun 04, 2017 -
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Category: Weird Universe, Alex, Chuck, Paul, Sadness
The City Flag of Tampa
Our own Chuck Shepherd, longtime resident of Tampa, Florida, can salute his city's improbable flag as one of the ugliest banners in the history of banner-dom. He modestly suggests that more people should know of it, to induce further laughter and insults.And yet, surprisingly, neighboring burg of St. Pete has a halfway decent ensign--if you like pelicans.
Full article here.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Apr 22, 2017 -
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Category: Annoying Things, Government, Ineptness, Crudity, Talentlessness, Kitsch, and Bad Art, Regionalism, Chuck
Happy New Year, 2017!
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jan 01, 2017 -
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Category: Holidays, Weird Universe, Alex, Chuck, Paul
Chuck Shepherd: NOTW Milestone
Friends: the post immediately below this one is Chuck's 1500th weekly column! Do the math, kids: Twenty-eight-plus years of brilliant curation and commentary. What else began in 1988 that is still going strong and undiminished? Oh, sure Afghanistan is still wracked by war. But is that an honorable achievement? No! The Phantom of the Opera debuted in 1988 and is still running. But I'll take Chuck over Andrew Lloyd Webber any day!
Please weigh in with your own thoughts and applause and appreciations. Perhaps your 28-year-old child somehow owes his or her birth to NOTW? Your marriage was saved by NOTW? You went to Washington as a humble Senator and conducted a noble filibuster by reciting NOTW columns? No? Well, in any case, Chuck has brightened many a day and life. That's what really matters.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Nov 07, 2016 -
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Category: Anniversary, Weird Universe, Chuck
News of the Weird Live
Their show had its last performance in 2013, but below you can see what it was like.
A related example of the cultural influence of NOTW, posted by Paul a few years ago, is that Batman read Chuck's column.
Posted By: Alex - Sun Jul 05, 2015 -
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Category: Chuck
Batman Reads NOTW!
From this issue.
Posted By: Paul - Mon May 06, 2013 -
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Category: Crime, Weird Universe, Chuck, Comics
Happy Birthday, NOTW!!!
Modest Chuck posted this little message at the end of his current column this week. I say, break out the champagne and cake!
Posted By: Paul - Sun Jan 06, 2013 -
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Category: Anniversary, Weird Studies and Guides, Chuck
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