The Onion parodies Encyclopedia Brown!!! ^_^
I was waaay too excited when i saw this today!! I loved Encyclopedia Brown when i was growing up — I think i read every single book in the series, including the cookbook, which actually wasn’t half bad for a kiddie mystery/cookbook. I think I also watched some Disney made-for-tv movie of the series, and I liked that a lot too!! Oh Encyclopedia Brown!! the cheesy narrative setups, the just-below-obvious clues, and the nerdy boy wonder himself… How I loved you so!!
Why is the Onion so cool? It’s been consistently good for the past six-plus years i’ve been reading it, and it still comes up with terrific stuff, both big and small. I still love the piece about NPR reporter Corey Flintov releasing a “sonorously modulated string of expletives after stubbing his toe.” Priceless!!
that is my joy of the day. =)
i’m just glad that whole india/canada border stand off is over. i was getting pretty worried for a minute there.
I remember Encyclopedia Brown! hahhahahha… nice job, The Onion!