“Maybe we really are living in the end of print journalism,” said the fictional cephalopod scrambling to squeak in a squib before the deadline… Did you notice The Providence Journal‘s front-page headlines on Tuesday, December 12? Let’s start off with what was missing… How about ANY coverage of the sudden westbound closing of the Washington […]
We’re back from our semiannual molting (don’t ask), and looking forward to scraping the barnacles off the seamy underbelly of RI’s darkest corners. According to ChatGPTChecker. com, that sentence had an 80% probability of being written by AI, but we assure you the mixed metaphors and dangling logic are all squid-generated. INDEPENDENT MAN STANDING STILL! […]
Even more surprising than Gabe Amo’s victory in the September 5 Democratic primary for Congressional District 1 was the reaction of most of his competitors – “We’re not giving up!” Lt. Governor Sabina Matos was the first to throw her hat into the ring for the 2024 race. “It’s all about picking the right staff,” […]
Late summertime in Rhode Island, and between torrential rains and random tornados, everyone is hoping for one more clear beach day with unpolluted water, followed by clam cakes that now cost more than a buck apiece. But there’s a feeding frenzy here in the Ocean State. When David Ciccilini pulled the ripcord on his political […]
A Satirical Note on the Satirical Note We were surprised to find that a gremlin tagged the end of our last column with the following disclaimer: “This column is satire, not fact-based reporting. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent those of Motif and it is not guaranteed to be funny.” As a famed […]
Yes, it’s an alarming headline. Let’s get right to the bullet points, because our attention is very short. Instagram? Twitter? Threads… Oooh, is that a cat video? We squid are thrilled with the changes you bipeds are inflicting on the planet! Just take the recent deluge rainstorms and subsequent flooding. In early July, we got […]
As you probably know, more than 312 candidates have thrown their names into the ring for the seat of former US Congressional Rep David “I’m Giving Money Away Now” Ciccilini. We spoke with our editor about interviewing each of them, but were told that Motif couldn’t afford to print that many pages. “Pick one,” the […]
We squid really want to be liberal and progressive. We believe that the purpose of government is to work the will of the collective. But here in Rhode Island, we’re starting to wonder… “Waters is a transitioning Democrat,” said political analyst Phutin Mowth. “He hasn’t learned to walk the woke walk yet.” That’s it for […]
The Internet went silent in Providence, and then screams filled the streets, homes, and schools. At 10am on June 1, major internet and social media providers suspended service in retaliation for a lawsuit filed by the City of Providence. Within minutes, users with IP addresses in the Creative Capitol were unable to access Google, Facebook, […]
How much ruckus can a Rep Race ruck? In Rhode Island, the answer is a plethora. Following the announced resignation of David Cicilline from the US House of Representatives, more than 312 candidates have joined the fray. From politicians to plumbers, well-wishers to whack-jobs, the field is full – and still growing. “I was first!” […]