The Extra Evil Tutorial

Plus coming attractions.

Almost everyone reading this is a new subscriber, which is a modern miracle. Just in time, since I have a collab with Amran and Michael coming out this Sunday. Instead of hoping this sorts itself out, I’m writing a quick tour. Something a little more personal than the laconic About page.

Let’s walk through the obvious questions.

“What is this? I just liked the logo.”

A humor newsletter.

Posts labeled “Exclusive Evil” contain full-length satire stories, articles, and stunts.

Posts labeled “Extra Evil” contain weekly riffs on current events, mordant blogging, and updates on my work.

Unlabeled posts are special, or typos. I don’t sleep much.

“And you are?”

A satirist, which is a comedian with an ego.

Last year I published Everything Abridged, a book explaining modern and future lunacy, through The Overlook Press. It’s the only satirical fiction collection ever printed. People keep finding winning lottery tickets in them, so keep an eye out.

At least, that’s what I say to impress dates. I’m mostly known for pranks antagonizing Eric Adams, conspiracy theorists, the NYPD, and the family lawyer. Leo Gallagher and Talia Light-Rake made a nice mini-doc about it. Here’s one of the mock election posters I put up during NYC’s last mayoral election:

Fun times.

I’m also the least funny 1-900-HOTDOG contributor, and the absolute funniest New Yorker contributor.

“Where do I start?”

These should teach you how my brain works:

1. Only the Good - One of the best short stories I’ll ever write.

2. Is it Satire? - The most important quiz online.

3. My Modern Love Reject - Every reason not to date me.

“What’s next?”

On Wednesday, the weekly journal/news parody/general inania post. They’re fun.

This Sunday, a Super Bowl-themed collaboration with Substack humorists Michael and Amran.

On the 20th, either another satire piece, or an interview of me by a brilliant grad student. We’ll see what the people want.

“Why are all the pictures desaturated?”

It pays to stand out.

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