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Web posted Nov. 21 at 06:51 PM
The Net is a powerful tool for organizing grassroots campaigns on issues ignored by mainstream media. A trio of crusading Iowans has seized upon a glaring human rights violation -- well, maybe not human. But certainly ``a grave injustice.'' John, Eric and Sam believe that ``after 35 years Cap'n Crunch should be promoted to admiral.'' The cereal commander ``has dedicated his life to defeating the Soggies, which he has done without fail. He has also protected the crunchberries for the past 33 years. We believe that at the very least, the Quaker Oats Co. should promote the Cap'n to an Admiral.''
Can any sensitive person disagree?
``THIS,'' the trio informs us in all caps, ``IS NOT A JOKE.'' Apparently not. They claim more than 12,000 names on their petition. If one chooses not to get involved, there are also links to the Boo Berry Worship Cult.
-- Dave Nuttycombe, [email protected]
GETTING THERE: Cap'n Crunch, http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Alley/7569/capn.html
Now, some computer related entities are selling their branded merchandise on the Web. Lycos (lycos.robertsonmarketing.com/logostore/) displays headwear, sweatshirts, bags, jackets and the best geekwear logo T-shirt price ($12) we found. PlayStation (www.playstation.com) offers a rumpus room full o' gear including a hat, windbreaker and a hokey white turtleneck with the logo attached to the neckband. Salon Magazine (www.salonemporium.com/default.html), the online pundits' site, requires a $25 membership fee for discounted T-shirts and book bags.
Satirizing these sites, Planet Wally (www.gwally.com/articles/mscatalog/microsoft.html) takes a nifty look at what the Microsoft catalogue might look like. Always ahead of the curve, Wired closed down its WiredWare (www.wired.com/ware/) store on Aug. 27 making the Wired bookbag ($65), T-shirt ($17) and hat ($15) the very limited edition coordinated cybergeek ensemble you must have.
-- L. PEAT O'NEIL, [email protected]
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