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How To Clean Your Club and Balls

February 7, 2026
Nathan
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How To Clean Your Club and Balls

And I’m betting the cover designer wondered if the double entendre was clear enough.

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day VII

February 7, 2026
Nathan
New Covers For Old
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I know that some of you have been waiting for a replacement cover that is a clear step backward. You will find that here today.

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Gay Men Draw Vaginas

February 6, 2026
Nathan
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Gay Men Draw Vaginas

I shouldn’t complain…

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Symposium for Severine

February 6, 2026
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Symposium for Severine

Make it a double.

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day VI

February 6, 2026
Nathan
New Covers For Old
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There’s a move to adequacy (or at least toward adequacy) in almost all cases; on the other hand, there’s also a clear give-up.

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2029

February 5, 2026
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2029

We have so much to look forward to.

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Noam Catch an Easter Bunny

February 5, 2026
Nathan
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Noam Catch an Easter Bunny

Of all the problems here, my favorite is the impossible angle at which the bunny it sitting under the crate. (h/t PJ)

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day V

February 5, 2026
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New Covers For Old
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Enough substantive improvements here that I could almost be persuaded to resurrect my faith in humanity. Almost.

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