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ephlis01 SUMMER/FALL 2001 (THE LOST ISSUE): Part 22

Pages 22-23: Ask the Magic 8 Ball (Trebuchet MS font / Times New Roman font):

ASK THE MAGIC 8 BALL

We purchased a Magic 8 Ball from a second-hand store downtown and immediately recognizing the potential this device had for solving some of the great mysteries of the modern age. Here are some answers to questions asked in early 2003.

Will President Bush be re-elected in 2004?

M8B: Better not tell you now.

What is the meaning of life?

M8B: Most Likely.

Will Bob Hope die before the end of 2003?

M8B: It is certain.

Will it be evident that Bob Hope is indeed dead?

M8B: Without a doubt.

Will an asteroid collide with earth during the next two years, destroying the relationship between Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock?

M8B: Don’t count on it.

Is there a God?

M8B: Ask again later.

Will there be peace in Palestine?

M8B: Yes, definitely.

Will it come in our lifetime?

M8B: Better not tell you now.

Will P. Diddy ever win J-Lo back?

M8B: Signs point to yes.

Will the re-kindling of this love affair of P-Diddy and J-Lo be the catalyst for a permanent settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

M8B: Reply hazy. Try again.

Will the re-kindling of the love affair of P-Diddy and J-Lo be the catalyst for a permanent settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

M8B: Yes. Definitely.

How?

M8B: Outlook good.

Yes, I know but how can the re-kindling of the love affair of P-Diddy and J-Lo be the catalyst for a permanent settlement to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

M8B: Concentrate and try again later.

OK then, will Bush be re-elected?

M8B: Yes. Definitely.

Is it because of the future J-Lo and P-Diddy’s reconciliation?

M8B: It is certain.

Wow.