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BOB: Norm! You seen this new, hundred-foot-tall “WELCOME DUCKS” banner in front of my house? You know anything about that?
NORM: I know just who to ask! Meet the new chairman of our homeowners’ association!
DESMOND [[a duck]]: I’ve got a lot of improvements planned.

DESMOND: My first project will be refurb’ing the pond to feature waterproof, motion-activated bread-crumb dispensers. These will work in concert with a mandatory neighborhood old-muffin recycling program.

DESMOND: I’d also like everyone to start wearing feathers – to make new residents feel welcome as the area inevitably gentrifies. It’s time to add some biodiversity to our little subdivision!

DESMOND: I trust that I have your full support?
NORM [[to BOB]]: Look, we’re going to have to pick our battles if we’re ever going to get on the free egg list.

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#630; A New Regime transcribed by in

BOB: Norm! You seen this new, hundred-foot-tall “WELCOME DUCKS” banner in front of my house? You know anything about that?
NORM: I know just who to ask! Meet the new chairman of our homeowners’ association!
DESMOND [[a duck]]: I’ve got a lot of improvements planned.

DESMOND: My first project will be refurb’ing the pond to feature waterproof, motion-activated bread-crumb dispensers. These will work in concert with a mandatory neighborhood old-muffin recycling program.

DESMOND: I’d also like everyone to start wearing feathers – to make new residents feel welcome as the area inevitably gentrifies. It’s time to add some biodiversity to our little subdivision!

DESMOND: I trust that I have your full support?
NORM [[to BOB]]: Look, we’re going to have to pick our battles if we’re ever going to get on the free egg list.

{{header: visit scenic WONDERMARK.COM}}
{{alt-text: The banner was erected in the night.}}

#630; A New Regime transcribed by in

BOB: Norm! You seen this new, hundred-foot-tall "WELCOME DUCKS" banner in front of my house? You know anything about that?
NORM: I know just who to ask! Meet the new chairman of our homeowners' association!
DESMOND [[a duck]]: I've got a lot of improvements planned.

DESMOND: My first project will be refurb'ing the pond to feature waterproof, motion-activated bread-crumb dispensers. These will work in concert with a mandatory neighborhood old-muffin recycling program.

DESMOND: I'd also like everyone to start wearing feathers - to make new residents feel welcome as the area inevitably gentrifies. It's time to add some biodiversity to our little subdivision!

DESMOND: I trust that I have your full support?
NORM [[to BOB]]: Look, we're going to have to pick our battles if we're ever going to get on the free egg list.

{{header: visit scenic WONDERMARK.COM}}
{{alt-text: The banner was erected in the night.}}

The banner was erected in the night.

#630; A New Regime

  — June 9th, 2010

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Applications open for Genius Northwest – an IRL gaming competition

May 8, 2026 by David Malki !

Last year, I participated in Genius Northwest, a gaming competition inspired by the Korean gameshow The Genius and its ilk.

It’s a reality show without the cameras — a 3-day, all-inclusive weekend retreat structured around a series of challenges and puzzles, in which personalities and dealmaking matter as much as playing games.

It’s truly a remarkable thing. I came in dead last in the competition, but I still had a great time participating.

The event is held annually in the Pacific Northwest (hence the name) and applications are now open to participate in the 2026 competition!

Learn more — and apply — at GeniusNW.com.


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