We'll Get Filthy Pynched

[MASCARO at humnet.ucla.edu]

bravo humoroso, Chris!! And molto depressivo too, no?
john m
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>Hi folks,,,
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>Let's consider adding this to the welcome message for new subscribers,,,  
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>Welcome to the Thomas Pynchon mailing list,,,
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>With the publication of Mason & Dixon many have joined the list asking
>where they can get M&D stuff.  Below is list of items you can order by
>posting a message directly to the list.  List members will decide amongst
>themselves who will produce your order, then you can send a check to him or
>her, and he or she will send you your stuff.  Here's what you can order.
>All prices US Dollars,,,
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>Mason & Dixon T-shirt  $12.00
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>These handsome white t-shirts with "Mason & Dixon, by Thomas Pynchon" are
>individually hand-lettered in solid black laundry marking pen.
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>Mason & Dixon Line Tape  $6.00
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>One hundred feet of yellow packing tape with "Mason & Dixon Line"
>hand-lettered in heavy-duty permanent marker.  Thoroughly demarcate your
>home today.
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>Planetary Model Kit  $28.00
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>Everything you need to build your own planetary model featuring the Sun,
>Earth, Moon, and Venus.  Includes giant beachball, two fresh oranges, a
>dried pea, coathanger, and a mile of string.  Sorry, we are unable to ship
>fruit internationally.
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>Bottomless Coffee Cup  $14.00
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>This officially-licensed mug has an extra-wide mouth and literally has no
>bottom, allowing you to place it directly over the coffeepot, and drink
>straight from the carafe without arousing the suspicion of your colleagues.
> Fine M&D logo hand-lettering.
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>Ripped Bodice  $42.00
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>Sit in your easy chair reading M&D, wearing fashionable period style.  At
>appropriate moments in the text a hidden ripcord allows you to throw open
>the bodice and discreetly close it later.  Serious inquiries only.
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>Just my $2.00 USD,,,  Look forward to hearing from you,,,
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>Chris
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