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The Sixth Annual Salamander Awards

By Randy Harward, 3-02-06

The Salamander Society (formerly The Latter-Day Lampoon) is like a gay bar in that it's a place for non-Mormons (or non-Mo curious) to be with other non-Mormons and also be really, really bitchy. That is to say it's a whole lot of fun and, on another level, very cathartic for anyone who feels constricted by the clip-on tie/Mr. Mac set. It's crammed full of everything from satire (in the form of humor pieces, song parodies, editorial cartoons and spoofs—check out the Planet Kolob Restaurant) to contemplative academic content (“Mormon Space Doctrine”). Much of it is reader-submitted (and as such, surprisingly good) but some notable names—like Arizona Republic editorial cartoonist Steve Benson (grandson of late Church President Ezra Taft Benson)—provide especially entertaining (and insightful) fodder.

Currently, the site is holding the Sixth Annual Salamander Awards where its readership recognizes its contributors as well skeptical, satirical and academic sites. Voting in various categories has already happened—winners are posted here. Anyone still wanting to cast a vote, however, can still weigh in on the Best Top Ten List and Best Sarcastic Remark. Stand up and be counted (just make sure you use a valid email address)!

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