American Journalist Dan Rather
For the last few weeks an old friend of mine has been eerily hinting to me he had discovered the Holy Grail and that I should expect to see it soon. Whether it was giraffe related or if he had actually followed the Kensington, MN, Runestone to the Holy Grail in my own regional backyard, he did … Read more
American Composer Philip Glass
This may very well be one of the most “famous” giraffes we have on this website, and to think that drawings like this come from people who are sure to sign up for the street team? Unfortunately, as often happens when some drawings are sent in, my soliciting of a short story for this did … Read more
Mammoth Site Asst. Curator Justin Wilkins (Mammoth versus Giraffe?)
Way back in March, Lucas and I were leading a bus trip (The “Pay it Forward” Tour) across the country for Students Today Leaders Forever, which gives college students the opportunity to spend their spring breaks doing volunteer service in different communities along the way. One such stop found us at The Mammoth Site of … Read more
U.S. Senator Al Franken (Or How Con. Peterson Turned Us Down)
The following comes from a friend of mine, Dillon “The Boots on the Ground in DC” McBrady, and for this I am very appreciative. Unfortunately, the last time I had an opportunity to talk with Senator Al Franken back when GDBPWSNBDG was but a threat he thought it was hilarious and a great idea, which … Read more
Atheist Blogger and Writer PZ Myers
PZ Myers (@pzmyers) is a biologist an professor here at the University of Minnesota, Morris, who is best known for his blog Pharyngula and because of it is often ranked on lists of the most influential living atheists. He also has a book coming out in Spring 2012 that some are predicting may make him … Read more
Writer and Blogger Chris Stedman
For as much as I enjoy hyping up the website I must say that this post marks a great turning point in the history of Pretty Awful Giraffes; it marks the first time we have ever actually been contacted by someone who should not be drawing a giraffe. So it was with great joy I … Read more
US Congressman Paul Ryan (Wisconsin)
As much as it pains me to admit I did not get this giraffe myself. I wish I would have been there so that I could have had the opportunity to point out that whether one calls themselves a Democrat or Republican, they still suck at drawing. Frankly, it may be the one thing that … Read more
Writer and Director Matthew Chapman
Matthew Chapman (personal website) is a journalist, screenwriter and director who is also the great-great grandson of Charles Darwin. More importantly, and this is something that was stressed, he’s a damn good journalist, screenwriter and director. He is the author of two nonfiction books, Trials of the Monkey – an Accidental Memoir (2002) and 40 … Read more
UPDATE: There’s a lot coming down the pipeline.
After spending several days in Des Moines, IA, for the 2011 American Atheists Convention, I am trying to re-familiarize myself with an unscheduled life lacking excitement. Also, the obligations of having to keep the weekly articles coming. Though I will miss the city and spring air (believe it or not, I saw tulips in bloom) … Read more
