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MR TACOS
Mr. Tacos is a cat who was born with
a Barbra Streisand nose, huge rabbit feet, and a little stub instead of a tail.

This means that his "other face" is exposed for all the world to see -- a condition that's greatly influenced his personal development.

Mr. Tacos is also a musical genius and
a highly respected advice columnist.

Meeting Mr. Tacos by Rachel Arieff

Mr. Tacos was born in 2001 to a white trash couple in the worldwide pornography capitol of Van Nuys, California. The couple already had two Rottweilers and at least two unspayed cats. "We keep meanin' to get 'em fixed and shit, but, you know," the Mister explained between sips from a can of Bud.

I found these people through a newspaper ad announcing Manx (no tail) kittens for sale for $40 a pop. I know it's better to adopt pets from the animal shelter, but I wanted to selfishly indulge my fetish for freaks: cats with no tails, husbands with no demons, jobs with no benefits, etc.

Upon arriving at the house, which had a love seat on the lawn and plastic Budweiser sculptures throughout, I was greeted by a man with a broken right hand and a woman with a broken left hand ... giving them that charming symmetry that makes a couple really work!

Inside the house, I nearly crapped my pants when a huge rottweiler trotted towards me ... with a haphazard group of teeny, tail-less kittens bumbling underfoot! They were the affirmative response to Rodney King's tearful plea, "Can´t we all just get along?" Rodney would´ve been pleased. I almost felt bad for breaking up this perfect little family.

"Yep, take yer pick," said the woman, grinding out her cigarette and fishing out another. I picked up a particularly cute little puffball.

"Nuh-uh, that one's mine. Pick another."

And so my eye settled on Mr. Tacos. I picked him up and held him up to my face for our first conversation. "How's this little cutie? Huh? Huh? How are we today?"

His expression was hard and blank, like a serial killer. I knew he was mine.

Holding the kitten with one hand, I dug two 20's out of my pocket. "Forty, right?"

"Yeah," she said. Then suddenly she blurted out, "Forty-five."

I dug out 3 singles and a dollar in change. "Okay, so, I guess that's it."

"Wait," she said. "Let me hold him one last time." She clasped the kitten to her face and a tear slipped down her cheek. "I hate this part." A moment went by, then she handed him back to me. I saw myself out as her man drew her close with his bandaged arm.


ASK MR TACOS! Advice from a cat who may or may not give a shit.

Dear Mr. Tacos,
My mother-in-law is driving me up the wall! After since last March, when her husband passed away, she has been living with my husband and I. We are happy to provide her with a home, but seems not a day goes by without her criticizing, berating, or humiliating me. I know it must be a hard adjustment for her, and I've tried to be supportive and patient. But it seems every time I give an inch, she takes a mile! Meanwhile, my husband's inability to stand up to his mother is creating tension in our relationship. I want to do the right thing and be a good daughter-in-law, but I'm at my wit's end. Help!

Going Looney in Louisville

Dear Looney:
Take mother-in-law. SCWATCH, SCWATCH. SCWATCH MOTHER-IN-LAW! Sniff. Sniff, sniff. SNIFF MOTHER-IN-LAW. Lay down, expose belly. LICK BALLS. Mowwww!

Dear Mr. Tacos,
I'm pretty desperate and I hope you can help me. I'm a 20-year-old Christian college student and a proud virgin. I intend to hold onto my chastity until I'm properly married to the woman of my dreams. But unfortunately, I'm having a lot of troubles with temptation right now. I've got a pretty wild roommate, and between the girls from secular colleges that are always visiting him and his big Penthouse collection, I find myself having lustful feelings quite often. In fact, so much so, that I'm ashamed to say I've gotten into the habit of looking at his Penthouses while using the bathroom! I feel terrible about it, but this way at least I don't think about messing around with the girls as much.
I'm trying to decide whether I should stick with the occasional relief with the Penthouses while avoiding dating altogether, or if I should transfer to another dorm and start over clean. But it's a big step. What strikes you as the right choice?

Worried Sick

Dear Worried:
SNIFF Penthouse. Run lips and fangs along protein-coated edges. Purr, purr. Sit down, lift leg, LICK BALLS. Fall asleep. Mowwww!

Dear Mr. Tacos,
Ever since I divorced my wife and lost my roofing job, I've relied on six-packs of Bud to keep me on an even keel. But lately it seems like every day the world just gets more miserable. Terrorist attacks, natural disasters, corrupt politicians, war, violence .. .it never ends! It's really getting to me. I don't even like to get out of bed anymore. My friend Smitty (not his real name) tells me I should see a shrink. I guess if Tony Soprano can do it, so can I. But it still makes me feel kind of weak and girlish. What should I do?

Living in the Pits in Pittsburgh

Dear Pits:
SMELL world balls. BITE world balls. BITE, BITE, BITE balls of world!

Dear Mr. Tacos,
I'm a faithful reader of our column, but I have to tell you that you really blew it with the advice you gave "Screamless in Seattle." If her man isn't turning her on sufficiently in bed, then she should be active and vocal about it. That's the only way a guy that clueless will get the message! Instead, you told her to "lay down, yawn, SLOWWWWWLY close eyes, eat fish from garbage." Terrible! Not even SCRATCH BALLS, SNIFF BUTT or even DESTROY MATTRESS. How can you expect to help 21st century couples when you give 20th century advice? I believe you did "Seattle" a disservice.

A Faithful Fan

Dear Faithful:
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Yawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwn.*

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If he gives a rat's ass, he just might answer!



PHOTO GALLERIES

Mr. Tacos

Mr. Tacos lying on his back like a person

Cat Vomit Gallery (courtesy of Mr. Tacos' brother, Charles Van Doren)

Mr. Tacos VIDEOS
(Ya need Quicktime to view these)

Mr. Tacos Opus Mr. Tacos stars in an impressive music video of his very own musical "work!"
Hi-Speed Modem
Screen Test of Tacos' on-camera acting skills. Will he work well with Pizza Guy? Or will he be a vulgar stage hog?
Hi-Speed Modem
Life in Spain
Exciting images from
Mr. Tacos' fabulous new jet-setting life in Spain!
Hi-Speed Modem
More to come!

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