How to Be a Zippy the Pinhead Fan
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How to Be a Zippy the Pinhead Fan
Introduction
"Zippy the Pinhead" is an ongoing, daily comic strip first featured in 1971. While it often appears near the bottom of reader rankings, the comic has a strong cult following and Bill Griffith uses his odd main character to comment on contemporary culture with humor and sarcasm. A few simple steps can transform the casual reader into a "Zippy the Pinhead" fan. Read on to learn more.
Instructions
Difficulty: Easy
Steps
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Step One
Read and collect "Zippy the Pinhead" books. Collections are available for purchase by fans in bookstores and from online retailers. Some of the titles include "Zippy Stories," "Zippy: From Here to Absurdity" and "Zippy: Nation of Pinheads."
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Step Two
Surf the official "Zippy the Pinhead" website, which includes information on the creator, Bill Griffith, as well as the daily strip, a tutorial on how to understand the comic, and a list of roadside attractions that appear in the "Zippy" comic. The website is a one-stop-shop for any fan eager to learn more about Zippy.
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Step Three
Visit the roadside attractions which play a prominent role in the "Zippy the Pinhead" comic. A "Zippy" road trip to visit some of the attractions is the ultimate act of devotion.
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Step Four
Purchase original Bill Griffith artwork such as "Zippy" Christmas cards, story illustrations and movie script panels from the official "Zippy the Pinhead" website. Griffith's original work usually runs in the hundreds of dollars.
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Step Five
Buy merchandise such as bumper stickers, mouse pads, keychains, t-shirts and many other items from the official "Zippy the Pinhead" website or various online retailers.
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