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Celebrity Fashion — MAD Asks, “Who Wore it Better?”
THE DOPPELGANGER’S ALL HERE DEPT.
Whenever two celebrities wear the same outfit, there’s always a stupid article about who looked better in it. So we decided we want in on that action! After all, stupid articles are pretty much our bread and butter! Join the democratic process — cast your votes in the comment section!
The Real Cause of the Recent Airplane-Bird Collisions
CLASSIC MAD DEPT.
Over the last two weeks, collisions with birds have forced two planes to make emergency returns to New York City area airports. It's a problem that stretches back to 2009, when Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger famously ditched the Airbus he was piloting into the Hudson River after a birdstrike disabled the plane's engines. Is it a coincidence? MAD dug deep to find the real cause of this dangerous phenomenon.
From MAD #512, December 2011
When Other Notorious Characters Change Their Names Like Ron Artest
NBA-HOLE DEPT.
Last year, NBA thug Ron Artest changed his name to Metta World Peace in a heroic attempt to put his ugly and violent past behind him. It worked really well — at least until this past weekend, when “Metta World Peace” almost murdered James Harden with an elbow to the head. But why dwell on the negative? The important thing is that he changed his name to improve himself. We hope that others will follow his fine example and change their names as well.
The Strange Similarities Between Roger Clemens and John Edwards
CHEATS DON'T FAIL ME NOW! DEPT.
Two high profile trials are currently underway. One involves former Yankee pitcher Roger Clemens and his alleged lies to Congress about using steroids. The other involves former Senator and presidential candidate John Edwards and his use of campaign funds to hide an affair and love child. Two men. Two very different professions. And yet one can’t help but notice…
The Secret Service Scandal
GALL THE PRESIDENT’S MEN DEPT.
Everybody likes to make friends…and nobody more so than the Secret Service when they’re in a country that has legalized prostitution! We think the lesson from all this is simple: be careful who you poke.
Fan-Made Spy vs. Spy Birthday Cake!
A SLICE OF WIFE DEPT.
For his 40th birthday, Sean got a great surprise — a Spy vs. Spy cake! Fortunately for him, his wife Tiana is co-owner (along with her friend Jessica) of Random Acts of Sweetness in Portsmouth, NH. The results turned out pretty freaking amazing! They even based the design on the cover of The Spy vs. Spy Omnibus — on sale now (hint, hint!). We’ll say this, though — if there’s not a file hidden in that cake, they really missed an opportunity.
Who Said it? Ted Nugent or Charles Manson?
THE GUYS MUST BE CRAZY DEPT.
Recently, aging rocker and NRA board member Ted Nugent gave an interview in which he insinuated that he would kill the president, saying, “If Barack Obama becomes the president in November, again, I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year.” It’s not the first time that Nugent has said something stupid. In fact, Nugent has said so many crazy things over the years that many people think he’s a total whackjob and a danger to society. Which kinda reminds us of someone else: the ever-loquacious mass murderer, Charles Manson. So play along with a little game we call…
New Shows on the DogTV Channel
IT'S THE LEASH YOU CAN DO DEPT.
DogTV, a new on-demand channel made specifically for dogs, recently debuted in San Diego — and enough suckers there are paying five bucks a month for it that DogTV will soon be offered nationwide. The channel features “footage and soundtracks designed for stimulation [and] relaxation” — meaning lots of traffic, nature scenes, and, of course, canine-centric twists on human favorites.
R.I.P. Dick Clark
PICS OF THE LITTER DEPT.
