Maddox (writer)

George Ouzounian, better known by his pen name Maddox, is an American humorist, currently residing in Salt Lake City. He created the popular humor website The Best Page in the Universehttp://maddox.xmission.com/statistics/statistics.html. He is of Armenian descent. His pen name "Maddox" is derived from a 1980s anime called "Madox 01."

Career and projects

In 1997, Maddox created The Best Page in the Universe, a satirical site. 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 quotations, 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." Hummel, Debbie. "Publishers court Web's bad boys". The Associated Press. May 6, 2006.

Comic book

On July 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. http://maddox.xmission.com/c.cgi?u=comic_release

The Alphabet of Manliness

In 2005, Maddox announced that he was writing a book, opening up a newsletter to post updates. In July, he held an illustrator competition in which he invited all artists to submit artwork. He then chose several illustrators and contracted them to do the artwork. Maddox unveiled the name, The Alphabet of Manliness, which was published in June 2006 by Kensington Books. It skyrocketed to the number one spot on Amazon.com. The book is illustrated and its format is a chapter-length entry for each letter in the English alphabet regarding a "manly" topic (A, for example, is for Ass-Kicking.)

Maddox appeared at book signings wearing a crown and king's robe, while promoting the fact he would sign women's breasts. On the book's website, Maddox also listed a fictional set of rules for fans attending- including no eye contact, bowing and remaining at least 3 feet (1 m) away at all times.

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.'

Talk radio

On May 9, 2006, Maddox, Tucker Max, and Max's friend and fellow FesteringAss 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.http://www.tuckermax.com/archives/entries/tucker_maddox_and_drunkasaurusrex_to_be_on_sirius_radio_tuesday_may_9th.phtml 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. "I have a twin brother who works for a radio station in Atlanta!". The Best Page in the Universe. May 28, 2005.

Trivia

Ouzounian has discussed his musical preferences in several interview as well as often on his website. He likes bands such as Pantera, Sepultura, Tool, Poncho Sanchez, Towa Tei and Heavy Metal in general.http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=11worst.

Some of Maddox's favorite movies include Ghostbusters, UHF, Godzilla, Happy Gilmore, Army of Darkness, Ninja Scroll, Rambo, and Big Trouble in Little China http://maddox.xmission.com/movies.html . He also gave praise to the 2004 adaptation of the 1978 film, Dawn of the Dead.
Steven Wright is his favorite comedian. http://web.archive.org/web/20050205192644/www.gorillamask.net/archive/000240.shtml

Maddox has also stated that he has been a long time video game player, and has mentioned wanting to make video games as a living . Amongst his favorite video games are Half-Life, Castlevania, The Alien Wars, and Ikaruga. His all time favorite game is Snatcher for Sega Saturnhttp://maddox.xmission.com/games.html.

Ouzounian states that he is politically neutral, in that he 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".

References

External links

The Best Page in the Universe

George Ouzounian