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David Buck

David Buck

Former radio and TV guy. Now a writer, researcher, and musician who writes about the absurdity of our modern world and other offbeat topics. I love weird music, the old web, retro video games and tech, and researching strange, yet interesting things. Currently working on a variety of music, web, and writing projects. Visit me on the web at https://whistlingnose.neocities.org/ or check out my portfolio at https://djbuckfreelance.neocities.org/
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Articles By Year 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 December Hippos, Punks & Yuletide Cheer Hippos, Punks & Yuletide Cheer December 24, 2021 Hippos, Punks & Yuletide Cheer A look back at a few alternate Christmas novelty songs that may not be on your holiday soundtracks … but definitely should be. November The Can That Always Can The Can That Always Can November 26, 2021 The Can That Always Can The history of WD-40, a chemical substance with an unusual origin story and a rust-fighting ability that has become a standby of workbenches the world over. October Dancing With The Walking Dead Dancing With The Walking Dead October 29, 2021 Dancing With The Walking Dead Zombies are a big part of pop culture, but songs about them are not—except for one performed by the King of Calypso himself, Harry Belafonte. September Tedious Failures, Revisited Tedious Failures, Revisited September 17, 2021 Tedious Failures, Revisited A little advice on how to become a successful writer, as explained via lessons on becoming a failed comedy songwriter. August Resident Memories Resident Memories August 20, 2021 Resident Memories How a San Francisco art collective carved a unique path through the creative combination of art and technology. July (Frozen) Mistakes Were Made (Frozen) Mistakes Were Made July 28, 2021 (Frozen) Mistakes Were Made Exploring the accidental invention of the ICEE machine, and the frozen beverage that changed American summers forever. June The 2021 Sparks Spectacular The 2021 Sparks Spectacular June 18, 2021 The 2021 Sparks Spectacular As a new documentary on Sparks appears in theaters, let’s take a moment to celebrate the unique band's tremendous 50-year music career. May A Tailgate for the Ages A Tailgate for the Ages May 28, 2021 A Tailgate for the Ages In less than 20 minutes, two filmmakers captured a magnificent moment in music history. Heavy Metal Parking Lot is turning 35, and we’re ready to celebrate. April The 509th-ish Issue Extravaganza The 509th-ish Issue Extravaganza April 30, 2021 The 509th-ish Issue Extravaganza Tedium writer David Buck gets a bit nostalgic about finding Tedium in just about everything over the past four years. Especially weird music. March They Might Be Trailblazers They Might Be Trailblazers March 31, 2021 They Might Be Trailblazers One Brooklyn duo embraced a DIY aesthetic and technology to forge a successful musical career. February Marketing That Sticks Marketing That Sticks February 24, 2021 Marketing That Sticks From Big Red to Juicy Fruit to brands not made by Wrigley, chewing gum has surprisingly catchy and effective marketing with a lasting impact on pop culture. January Speaking of Klingons … Speaking of Klingons … January 15, 2021 Speaking of Klingons … The Klingon language remains relevant to today’s culture and continues to evolve in surprising ways. (Finally, you must be thinking, some Star Trek content.)