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It’s almost meaningless, but the pay’s okay thanks to Alex Barrett for his illo. in Nørb’s column; Stinky head, unforgettable instagram.com/razorcakegorsky if you dry up slowly. Ask memories thanks to Jackie Rusted for her illo. in the Chicken’s column; “Hell the Egyptians, yeah, I’m worried” thanks to Bill Pinkel for his illo. in Dale’s column; In that ADVERTISING / CONTRIBUTOR DEADLINE light, we all look like we have doll hair thanks to Sarah Whitlam for her Jello ISSUE #78 ask anyone.” Biafra photos in Nardwuar’s