Image by: Tom Pappalardo
In which your host takes you on a magical journey of lame graphic designer jokes. Read the full description.
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Have you ever wondered why people like me cringe when you show off your lousy inkjet-printed party invitation? The answer is TYPOGRAPHY! Learn to Kern! Become the Sherriff of Serifs! Behold the... uh, phallics of Italics. Maybe? Errr... ANYWAY, give it a listen.
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Piece Description
Have you ever wondered why people like me cringe when you show off your lousy inkjet-printed party invitation? The answer is TYPOGRAPHY! Learn to Kern! Become the Sherriff of Serifs! Behold the... uh, phallics of Italics. Maybe? Errr... ANYWAY, give it a listen.
Broadcast History
Aired on WHMP (western Massachusetts) Sept 26, 2009
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| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russian Roulette | Steve Allen | 00:00 |
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