Communists: The Ultimate Team Players

Mr. O'Neill is condemning the bourgeoisie in honor of Karl Marx's birth on this day in 1818. In the immortal words of Brittany Taylor, "Go, commies, go!" Unless you're part of a 1950's-era fantasy sequence in "Legends of the Mall," in which case the Reds aren't really so bad but Beatniks still kind of suck. Anyone care for some canned peaches?

Fandom News!

• Talk about the Nickelodeon/Marvel crossover that really happened.

Atomic Communist Teachers from Marx

Mr. O'Neill is doing his solo performance, "Nothing to Lose But His Chains," again because today is the anniversary of Karl Marx's birth in 1818. It's actually hinted at more than once in canon that Mr. O'Neill is a communist, although nothing ever really came of it. I'm actually a little more concerned about why the man owns his own fake beard.

Today is also National Teacher Day, so let's celebrate our favorite Daria teachers! Hmm. If only a few of them were competent at their jobs.

Fanfic Update!

• Ah, Hell, by metameric1 (part 31): "'Trent opened the door, smiling at the boy holding the jar of coffee beans still warm from the roaster. 'Morning, Russ. Thanks for the delivery service.'"


• Is it Curtain Yet?, by Zetor (part 4b): "Daria looked at the clock and sighed. Three seventeen. Time seemed pass slower as the end of her day grew closer, even more so than in school. Another thing to look forward to in adult life. It was made worse by the complete lack of customers. If someone were here, she'd at least have some amusing idiots to tell Jane about later."


• Unnamed story (Iron chef: The actress who plays Daria), by RLobinske (COMPLETE!): "'Why don't we just call it, Daria Does Dallas?' the exasperated actress asked. The executive said, 'Because some fanfic writer copyrighted the title back in '04 and won't give it up.'"


• Unnamed story (Iron chef: The actress who plays Daria), by Roentgen (COMPLETE!): "'Uh, this isn't the kind of part I would expect you to do? I mean, I remember watching you on TV when I was a kid growing up and....'"

Why Does Upchuck Look So Natural as a Piñata?

Once again it's Cinco de Mayo, which does not mean "Put the mayonnaise in the sink." The Fifth of May is good for doing all kinds of things that involve eating Mexican food, which is my favorite sort of food. If you are of the drinking persuasion, you may do so. Just be careful. Party hard and remember your history. (Thanks to Pinhead for the image.)

Oh, and Karl Marx is 192 years old today. Jake would remember him, if no one else does. (He got a copy of Das Kapital from Helen in that wedding anniversary flashback in "Sappy Anniversary.")

PPMB

• NEW! Daria: Battle and Glory, by OverlordMikey (Contest Version): Ms. Li nodded. "Yes the students," she said, unconcerned. "Who did you have in mind?" "No one in particular," said Mike. "Students will get their parents' permission and two will be chosen." He paused for a moment. Li was obviously thinking about the cash and didn't question him about her students' safety, although she may have just assumed it was taken care of. After all, any lawsuits would be directed at them, not her. Still, his bosses would kill him if he didn't give the entire speech. "Our fighters are trained to fight safely in these situations. You have no fear." Ms. Li was already looking over the contract with a pen in hand. By the time he finished speaking she was signing. They shook hands and the deal with the devil was complete, although Mike wasn't entirely sure which of them was the devil in this situation. [See also here.]
  
• Finn Morgendorffer 45: Quarter Past Midnight, by HolyGrail2007 (Part 2): “Finn, I’m sure some brotherly advice would be very helpful.” Helen added. “Let’s see...never drink from a cup that’s been sitting. Always put your hand over your cup when you’re not drinking it. Never accept a drink from anyone, girl or guy, unless...” “Finn!” “What? I’m just giving her the advice you didn’t mention. Come on, didn’t you go to parties in college.” Finn protested. “And hey, that was back in the 70's. Didn’t everyone at college parties back then do all sorts...” “You don’t need to finish that sentence!” Helen returned sharply.
• Parents Are People, by Legendeld (Part 4): "Because of our parents," said Amy, "your mother doesn't believe that a man who doesn't hit a woman or drive drunk, has a drinking problem. As long as Jake didn't cross those lines, she couldn't see it as a problem." "So Mom let him drink because she though it was ok." Quinn was slightly confused. "So why is that a problem?"
• NEW! Shining Star: Temporal Conundrum, by RLobinske (Part 9): Archangel stiffened and said, "Uh-oh." Daria said, "I don't like the sound of that." "I just sensed a dimensional disturbance. And close." Richard said, "Daria, is there a Good Time Chinese restaurant in town?" "No, why?" "That would've made things a lot easier," Archangel said. "But I can manage."