Word: pilavachi
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UNFORTUNATELY, that kind of unashamed directness is missing from the rest of the issue. The opening "Vanitas" piece by Nick Pilavachi is the most obvious example of the flaw that pervades nearly all the pieces. For most readers, Pilavachi's piece may be the only example of anything in the issue, because it's mighty hard to read much further after finishing this one. The piece has the right premise: by lightly ridiculing the idea that "there is really nothing at all funny about this sordid world," and suggesting a special committee to investigate evil "completely and without incompetence," someone...
Otherwise, this Lampoon is rescued only by newcomer Nicholas Pilavachi, a freshman who contributes the bulk (i.e., two articles) of the issue. His first, "An Indian serenade," is written in such a self-conscious style that it is painful reading. His second, "Of Streetlamps and Fire Hydrants," is light and clever. It should be some time before the older poonies can teach him how to force humor...
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