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Patricia Marx

The New Yorker

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National Security Begins Behind the Toaster

I’m not saying that the apartment’s a hotbed of narcotic activity, but does anybody need that many plastic baggies for sandwiches?

26.01.2026 10

The New Yorker : Daily Shouts

Patricia Marx

Now That I Run the Zoo

The tigers eat tofu. “Child care!” / chant kang’roos. / And the sea slugs debate the best / pronouns to use.

29.09.2025 5

The New Yorker : Daily Shouts

Patricia Marx

Trump’s To-Undo List

1. Cut FEMA flood budget. Make Bezos send wet places salad spinners to dry out stuff. 2. No more brown or yellow M&M’s. Low I.Q., emotionally...

16.06.2025 8

The New Yorker : Daily Shouts

Patricia Marx

You Have Reached the U.S. Government

We are currently unable to answer your call, because everyone has been fired except Bob. If this is Melania, press 183 if you wish to accept the...

24.02.2025 6

The New Yorker : Daily Shouts

Patricia Marx

To the Detective Investigating My Murder

I’m not dead, but a lot of people can’t stand me. What I mean is, they want to knock me off. My days are numbered.

23.12.2024 6

The New Yorker : Daily Shouts

Patricia Marx