This is so bittersweet. I plan to keep reading Uni Watch once Paul leaves, but fear I will miss his “voice” on the site, which is largely why I pop on every weekday. That said, the content he is planning for substack is what I have found most interesting and fun when plopped onto uni posts of the past (say that three times fast). Looking forward to the new content Paul!
Paul, at the Baltimore Uni Watch party I overheard you say your book can be found for 2 bucks or next to nothing. I just looked for it on amazon and the lowest price is $96.55. Another listing was over $200. Apparently it’s quite the collector’s item now.
I was a big fan of Beer Frame before Uni Watch was a thing. As much as I enjoyed Uni Watch and talked to people about it, I would always say that I wish Paul Lukas would do stuff like Beer Frame again. That means that I will eagerly subscribe to the new I.C. Substack! I always think of you when I see cans of kraut juice and (the now renamed) ReeseSticks. Although I doubt it, will there be any music-related content? I remain completely jealous that you got to see the Able Tasmans play.
One of my favorite aspects of Uniwatch was your "roadtrip chronicles". As a roadtrip enthusiast myself, I've always enjoyed the random bars and restaurants, quirky stops, random discussion with locals, etc. Will that be a part of your new venture?
This was all great Paul, but that Little Story fills up my mathematician's heart in ways that are hard to describe and I'm sorry that your teacher was so short-sighted as to not recognize something that may not actually be so "not interesting."
Stumbled on this amazing perspective, jerseys with history and all who enjoy them. Saw the article on Athletic and here I am... at the end. But I've got tons of older posts to view, can't wait! Thank you!
Here’s something I’d like to know, but I just can’t seem to figure out how to Google it properly. It doesn’t help that Google has been getting worse. But anyway.
When you look at old-times signs from the 1800s, they’ll have a period at the end, which isn’t there now. Think of a general store in the Old West. It’ll say something like, “General Store.” or “Dry Goods.” What’s the story behind that, and why it went away?
This is so bittersweet. I plan to keep reading Uni Watch once Paul leaves, but fear I will miss his “voice” on the site, which is largely why I pop on every weekday. That said, the content he is planning for substack is what I have found most interesting and fun when plopped onto uni posts of the past (say that three times fast). Looking forward to the new content Paul!
Paul, at the Baltimore Uni Watch party I overheard you say your book can be found for 2 bucks or next to nothing. I just looked for it on amazon and the lowest price is $96.55. Another listing was over $200. Apparently it’s quite the collector’s item now.
Whoa -- that's amazing. It was literally available for a penny -- $0.01 -- for years!
Appreciate the details here. Also, just finished reading the fantastic article that was published about you in The Athletic.
I’m quite looking forward the new column—seems right up my alley.
I was a big fan of Beer Frame before Uni Watch was a thing. As much as I enjoyed Uni Watch and talked to people about it, I would always say that I wish Paul Lukas would do stuff like Beer Frame again. That means that I will eagerly subscribe to the new I.C. Substack! I always think of you when I see cans of kraut juice and (the now renamed) ReeseSticks. Although I doubt it, will there be any music-related content? I remain completely jealous that you got to see the Able Tasmans play.
I have a copy of the Inconspicuous Consumption book. Great read. Looking forward to your new content PL.
Now I want to know what the "unusual" contest was...
You'll find out when that installment of Favorite Thing comes around. Didn't want to give away any spoilers!
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Very exciting news! I look forward to the revival of Inconspicuous Consumption.
One of my favorite aspects of Uniwatch was your "roadtrip chronicles". As a roadtrip enthusiast myself, I've always enjoyed the random bars and restaurants, quirky stops, random discussion with locals, etc. Will that be a part of your new venture?
This was all great Paul, but that Little Story fills up my mathematician's heart in ways that are hard to describe and I'm sorry that your teacher was so short-sighted as to not recognize something that may not actually be so "not interesting."
I am fashionably late?! No, I'm just lost.
Stumbled on this amazing perspective, jerseys with history and all who enjoy them. Saw the article on Athletic and here I am... at the end. But I've got tons of older posts to view, can't wait! Thank you!
That "Little Story" made me literally laugh out loud. I relate to that more than I care to admit!
I'll very much miss your writing and perspective on Uni Watch, but I'm very much looking forward to this new column!
Oh this sounds good!
Here’s something I’d like to know, but I just can’t seem to figure out how to Google it properly. It doesn’t help that Google has been getting worse. But anyway.
When you look at old-times signs from the 1800s, they’ll have a period at the end, which isn’t there now. Think of a general store in the Old West. It’ll say something like, “General Store.” or “Dry Goods.” What’s the story behind that, and why it went away?
I love ALL these examples! So excited for Inconspicuous Consumption!
Looking forward to your new vision!
Related: I bought a copy of Inconspicuous Consumption about 15 years ago and absolutely loved it. I pull it out and read it every couple of years.