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Jason Feifer

Jason Feifer is a reporter in Massachusetts, and has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, and Salon. His blog, HappyScrappy, is not worth your time.

The Word You Dare Not Spell

Whatever Kaavya Viswanathan’s legacy, she has inspired us to take pleasure in others’ misfortune. And as there happens to be a word that means just that—schadenfreude—many writers have been more than happy to remind us of it. JASON FEIFER investigates. (Op-Ed | May 8, 2006)

Early Broadcasting

What happens when a ten-year-old enters the ranks of ham-radio enthusiasts and Dirty Old Men? Jason Feifer remembers his friends, his call letters, and his place in broadcast history. No ham or ham-product punnery included. (Personalities | October 20, 2003)

The Stitch Service

Big scoops don’t often happen to little towns, so when a delegation arrives from Ukrania, you can bet it’s front-page news. Reporter Jason Feifer on the struggle for headlines. (Personalities | August 28, 2003)


TODAY’S FEATURE

God Save the Queen From You Chumps

Experts answer what they know. The Non-Expert answers anything. This week, Englishman JONATHAN BELL defends his nation against a cursing student of Anglo-Saxons.

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The Mommy Wars

Non-Expert Jessica Francis Kane leads her followers into the battle of the playground.

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DIGEST

No Take Backs

Recently unmasked producer Burial joins his old schoolmate Four Tet on a cryptically released 12-inch. The result is two post-rock peregrinations sure to set your perceptions on edge.