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They stand a better chance of being funny once I get the art figured out. 
\nIn the meantime: the verge<\/i> of hilarity.<\/p>\n

\n\"Scrape<\/a><\/p>\n

Appreciate all comments, too, on whether I should once-and-for-all quit comicking while I’m ahead.  Or behind.  Or whatever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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