Maddox (writer)
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| Born: | 1978 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States |
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| Occupation(s): | satirist, Lumberjack, humorist, Pirate, webmaster, comic book creator
<tr><th style="text-align: right;">Nationality:</th><td>American</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align: right;">Writing period:</th><td>1997—present</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align: right;">Genre(s):</th><td>satire, humor</td></tr><tr><th style="text-align: right;">Website:</th><td>http://maddox.xmission.com</td></tr> |
George Ouzounian, better known by his pen name Maddox, is an American humorist and self styled "pirate", currently residing in Salt Lake City, Utah. He spawned the "absolute guide to the perfect life" website The Best Page in the Universe.<ref>http://maddox.xmission.com/statistics/statistics.html</ref> Maddox is a graduate of the University of Utah, holding a degree in mathematics. His pen name "Maddox" is derived from a 1980s anime called Madox 01.<ref>Goodmacher, Chris (August 31 2003). Whoever Sucks the Least is King, An Interview with Maddox (Online Journal). PoinDexter Online. Retrieved on 2006-05-26.</ref>
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[edit] Career and projects
In 1997, Maddox created a satirical website dubbed The Best Page in the Universe. The website became popular due to his blunt demeanor and humorous commentary. He later developed the Best Store in the Universe and began selling T-shirts and other merchandise of his most famous quotes, such as "Littering kicks ass" and "Civil disobedience is still disobedience."
Until 2004, he was a programmer for a telemarketing company. However, due to the success of his websites, Maddox now sells enough shirts online to "stay above water."<ref name="hummel">Hummel, Debbie. "Publishers court Web's bad boys". The Associated Press. May 6, 2006.</ref>
[edit] Comic book
On June 6, 2006, Maddox announced that he had completed "The Best Comic in the Universe", and it would be released at the San Diego Comic Con from July 20-23, afterwards, available for purchase through his online store.<ref>http://maddox.xmission.com/c.cgi?u=comic_release</ref>
[edit] The Alphabet of Manliness
In 2005, Maddox announced that he was writing a book and opening up a newsletter to post updates. In July, he held an illustrator competition in which he invited artists to submit their work. He then chose several illustrators and contracted them to do the artwork. Maddox unveiled the title of the book, The Alphabet of Manliness, which was published in June 2006 by Kensington Books. It skyrocketed to the number one spot on Amazon.com.<ref name="hummel" /> The book is illustrated and its format is a chapter-length entry for each letter in the English alphabet regarding a "manly" topic (for example, B is for Boners.)
Maddox appeared at book signings wearing a crown and king's robe, while promoting the fact he would sign women's breasts, Happy Gilmore style. On the book's website, Maddox also jokingly listed a set of rules for fans - such as barring eye contact or talking directly to him (referring to an urban legend about popular figures such as Hillary Clinton and Shania Twain), formal dress attire and remaining at least 3 feet (91cm) away at all times. Some attending fans abided by these rules.
On June 28, 2006, Maddox said in a Q and A in a Chicago, Illinois booksigning that he has been offered to make the Alphabet of Manliness into a motion picture, and that he had "no idea how they would do that." [citation needed]
[edit] Talk radio
On May 9, 2006, Maddox, Tucker Max, and Max's friend and fellow RudiusMedia blogger, DrunkasaurusRex, premiered a two-hour test show live on Maxim Radio on Sirius Satellite Radio. The show consisted of the three telling stories and discussing topics commonly found in their work (such as women, sex, alcohol, and pop culture) as well as taking questions from listeners.<ref>TuckerMax.com – Tucker, Maddox, and DrunkasaurusRex to be on Sirius Radio Tuesday, May 9th</ref> It is unclear whether there will be future episodes. However, it is important to note that Maddox has openly admitted to pursuing a career in radio before this appearance.<ref>"I have a twin brother who works for a radio station in Atlanta!". The Best Page in the Universe. May 28, 2005.</ref>
[edit] Trivia
- Maddox states that he is politically neutral, and has criticized both politicians from the left (Clinton) and right (Bush). He told Salon.com that the first year he was eligible to vote in presidential elections, he cast his vote for Ross Perot, whom he described affectionately as "the man" and "the boss".<ref>Traister, Rebecca (2 June 2006). It's a man's world (Interview). Salon.com. Retrieved on 2006-06-10.</ref>
- The Best Page in the Universe was ranked #3 in FHM Australia's top 100 bloke websites. FHM was quoted as calling Maddox a graduate of the Bill Hicks school of idiot intolerance.
- Maddox is of Armenian descent, and speaks fluent Armenian [citation needed].
- Maddox also knows Mandarin Chinese.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- The Best Page in the Universe
- Maddox Mania Forums
- Maddox Addicts
- The Best Fan Page in the Universe
- Interview with Maddox on b3ta
- Maddox Redmond, WA Book Signing Pictures - Photos
- Maddox Tacoma, WA Book Signing Pictures - Photos
- Maddox Profile on PeekYou
- Maddox on bash.orgsv:George Ouzounian
