foofaraw
foofaraw
Kevin Humdrum
A zine of surreal storytelling and worldly observations published by humdrum industries.
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💡Read The Devil Went Down to Georgia Auto Mechanics now!If you were to sell your soul for a car, what kind would it be?I am probably superstitious, because I will not say the words, “I would sell my soul for…”And would you do it if it...
Joyce Ferguson considered it a coincidence that a man in a baby-blue suit happened to walk up to her stalled Toyota Camry seconds after she muttered the words, “I would sell my soul to the devil if this car never broke down again.”“Do...
—Rusty Epstein
Hello and welcome to the Human Competency Assessment. Today we'll be using your desperation as free labor to train our A.I. agent for a temporary role which might not actually exist. If you avoid the kaizo blocks—don't hold your breath...
Hello hello hello! We missed last weekend due to it also being the beginning of the month and putting out a polished zine (here and QB), plus the Media Guide on Monday was more than enough for one weekend... A lot of fun stuff has been...
Entry fee $10 $25 after July 30th Writing period Aug 7 – Aug 16, 2026 Word limit 1,500 – 3,000 words Prompts 3 provided · 2 required Sent by email to participants only Prize pool $225+ minimum 60% of all entry fees Publication Three...
💡Read A Bear Walks into a Bar now!Have you ever encountered a bear in real life?I’m in NorCal, and while bears sometimes wander down from the hills to poke around neighborhoods (and snack on the occasional backyard pet), I’ve only seen...
Being chronically understaffed is a nightmare I can't seem to wake from. Not only did I have to close last night, but here I am, back before dawn, opening. I must have forgotten to lock the back door after closing, because when I walk...
—Jonathan Borthwick
Better late than never, but it's been a busy, busy beginning of the week and month. June issues for Foofaraw and QB went out, QB announced April CRUMBS winners and our June theme (open for submissions), still diving through new...
Christian dog-owners! You know it’s the end times because you can read the signsso clearly laid out in Revelations. Until the Rapture your loving and loyal petwill surely bring you earthly comfort. But who will tend their soulless souls...
The June issue of Foofaraw Zine is here! Download below or read in our purpose built ebook reader. Of course, all stories will be published for free on the web throughout the month, but paid supporters receive a PDF/EPUB with all of the...
But not just xylophones. There's the tintinnabulations of Edgar Alan Poetry and the melodious ribs of old-timey cartoon skeletons.And you—yeah you—don't turn that dial! To paraphrase Bill Hicks, there's a purple vein Priapus ditty coming...
💡Read Religion, the Board Game (Second Edition) now!Would it be safe to say you have opinions on religion?Absolutely, but I try not to be overly vocal about it. Religions and belief systems are fascinating, but I struggle to understand...
Time passes, and human civilisation is slowly heading towards destruction. Some of the most significant forces in the world are religions, and it is their duty to do what they do best: recruit Earth’s entire population before the...