American Newspeak Self-described "weekly satirical e-zine celebrating the Orwellian face" of our times, full of prime examples scavenged from actual newspaper articles. People with paranoid tendencies should tread with caution.

Anger Central Popular forum for people who need to rant. Everything's alphabetically arranged within each category. But try our own Cynic's Message Board first. At least we listen.

B.S. Pyle Enjoy the folksy, laid-back cynicism of columnist B.S. Pyle (no relation to Gomer), who lives on Goat Island, Texas, and used to be paid by the government not to grow Brussels sprouts. No longer active, but his archives are still alive for your amusement.

The Comedy Zone "Dedicated to those who don't take things too seriously and have way too much free time." Includes a regularly updated humor links page.

Despair, Inc. At last, an online store that specializes in "demotivation" products! The perfect antidote to all those smarmy motivational posters that assault you from the walls of your boss's office.

The Devil's Dictionary The greatest cynical lexicon by a dead author, maybe even by ANY author -- now available for your perusal online.

The Dilbert Zone Needs no introduction, but if you want to get there from here, be my guest.

Ian Shoales Archive Delve into the complete collection of Salon Magazine columns by this noted curmudgeon, who for some reason no longer writes for Salon Magazine. First-rate topical humor, written with verve, style and abundant spleen.

Interesting Ideas A first-rate compilation of incisive and literate pop-culture commentary; includes "Rants," "Raves," and some truly weird "Outsider Art."

The Mencken Page Ideal introduction to the most entertaining cynic of the twentieth century, complete with lengthy quotations.

The Onion Probably the most famous humor 'zine on the web, at least for now. You might chuckle over the tongue-in-cheek news stories, updated weekly. While you're at it, check the reviews of noteworthy films, books, music, and what-have-you. A spiffy site, but methinks its fame doth exceed its virtues. The Daily Outrage What's the outrage of the day? Read today's column and bust a gut. A cynic's feast.

Random Access Humor A sharply written, proudly "politically incorrect" humor 'zine with entertaining parodies, dialogues and commentaries.

suck This drop-dead edgy e-zine used to serve up a fresh new column of slickly written pop-culture commentary every weekday. It died in 2001, the year George W. Bush took office. Was it just a coincidence? In any case, the complete archives are still online for your perusal.

Wall O' Shame Great compilation of true stories, ads, letters, news tidbits and articles guaranteed to have you shaking your head with amused disbelief. O tempora! O mores!

And now for a bunch of worthy sites created by regulars & alumni of the Cynic's Message Board: (Me first!)

BAYANology.com Your estimable host's "literary" blog, complete with hundreds of Rick Bayan quotations, book links, news about my writing career (assuming there IS any) and occasionally an actual blog post.

RichardBayan.com My "professional" website and blog. Yes, you can hire me to write your next project (for a price, of course).

The New Moderate My unsung political site, in which I singlehandedly attempt to forge a vibrant political and cultural middle... a sane alternative to the dueling ideologies of right and left. Wish me luck.   Everyone else:

I-Mockery.com Scathing, mischievous, hilarious brainchild of the young cynic fondly known in these parts as RoG. His motto: "Eat the cows. Destroy the planet. Kill yourself." Highlights include "Meatatarians Unite!", "Scotland's Conquest of the World!", and "Wok This Way" (which you HAVE to read). Be sure to check out his Cynical Greeting Cards and other merchandise, too! This hugely popular site has been growing faster than Las Vegas, so you'll want to visit regularly and check out the latest mirth.

Scathing Scatological Screeds Rob Anderson, longtime Message Board Regular and self-described progressive leftist, has assembled a growing collection of well-chosen links and articles adorned with incisive commentary. For his own rants, check out Scathing Scatological Screeds About Culture.

The Void Former Message Board Regular known as "Pooh" sets out to "create confusion, practice cognitive dissonance." This Aussie Extraordinaire has compiled an appealing miscellany with stylish visuals, spirited travel memoirs, and a page of intriguingly cryptic reflections (see "Self-Indulgence"). No longer updated, from what we can tell.