The Goddang Phone Cord
Cut the CordIn a long time ago, in a galaxy far far away—you know, the 1980s—most houses had only one phone line, and that one phone line had to be connected to a phone with a cord. Teens weren...
Dead Birds
A Bird on the Pavement is Worth… NothingOne of the first creepy images in a series of creepy images in this book is that of a pair of squished baby birds in the driveway of Libby's house. Libby d...
Hair Dye
Because You're Not Worth ItHair dye is a pretty obvious symbol of an identity crisis. If a character doesn't want to cut off all of his or her hair, then hair dye is the next best step. What you mi...
Self-Help Books
Help YourselfLibby Day doesn't have a high opinion of self-help books. While your experience with self-help books may vary, we doubt any book could help you overcome the trauma of having your entir...
Velveeta Sandwiches
The CheesiestVelveeta sandwiches don't stand in for the unnaturalness of Midwest life or for Libby trying to find a substitute for healthy behavior. (Or do they?) We just have to mention them becau...