In Defense of Superman: OH, FUCK! SUPERMAN JUST KILLED GENERAL ZOD!
By Leonardo De Walnut Listen here, all you who think Superman is some pansy boyscout. You seem to have a problem with him snapping Zod’s neck in Man of Steel? He … Continue reading
Satan’s Online University for Peculiar Anyones: Confessions of a For-Profit Enrollment Advisor.
By Toxteth Appleteat My days of enrolling students who can barely read, and think MLK was President (true story), have come to an end. “Thank you, Jesus!” as they … Continue reading
Of Refugees, Photographs, and Little Lost Baby Aylan Kurdi.
By Sinnamon Rohl It’s Thursday morning, September 3, 2015. I’m spending it with my daughter’s elementary school class, at a beach on Lake Michigan. The teacher’s talking about natural disasters. … Continue reading
Flash Forward: A University Without Professors.
By Toxteth Appleteat Editor’s note: This is satire, and hopefully not a predictor. For Immediate Release INTRODUCING FREEDOM UNIVERSITY Leading the way in for-profit education Freedom University (FU) … Continue reading
It’s Not the Stamp of Approval. It’s More Useful.
Intrepid Adjunct Professors and Contingent Lecturers! How many times have you said to yourself, “I wish there were a way to quickly explain that I’ve just spent my entire semester … Continue reading
I am Sorry About the Ugly.
By Marianne Sandwich-Cake I am sorry about the ugly. I’m sorry about all the ugly. What’s my problem? Ugly graphic design and the rise of meme culture is ruining everything. … Continue reading
Fuck Batman. I’m Sick of That Guy.
By Leonardo De Walnut Editor’s note: Apologies to the author of this piece for not publishing it in a timely manner. Modern Disappointment received this prior to the release of … Continue reading
The Charlatan in the Room. The Secrets of Your Part-time Professor.
By Kareme D’Wheat Another semester begins. I arrive early, well dressed, and prepared for action. Like a doctor making a house call, I bring all my own equipment, tools, toys, … Continue reading
It Pays to be Smart. Or So You Think.
By Sinnamon Rohl on behalf of Madjuncts Unite Press As editor of Modern Disappointment, I encourage artists and writers to submit their work for publication. Here is our first guerrilla art … Continue reading
What Jesus Wouldn’t Do.
By Leonardo De Walnut What would Jesus do? Probably get his ass killed. Unlike him, I do not have the ability to rise from the grave after being crucified. The whole … Continue reading
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