With Super Bowl XLVII fast approaching, we thought we’d take this opportunity to revisit some of the most memorable plays and achievements in the history of the big game. These three alone are more stimulating than a syringe-ful of deer-antler extract!
In remembrance, we present the splash for our parody of Webster from MAD #251. Click the art to make it bigger.
From MAD #251, December 1984
Writer: Larry Siegel Artist: Angelo Torres
The NFL’s replacement refs have been ultra-horrendous all season — and last night, when they botched the winning “touchdown” in the Seahawks-Packers game, they weren’t even that good! But no worries! The idiot NFL says the idiot refs got it right! Meanwhile, the league continues to lock out the real refs because the poor saps want a pension — which a league that makes 40 zillion dollars a year apparently can’t afford.
Referee photo: Yobro10 | Dreamstime.com
The Penn State Child abuse scandal was back in the news this morning thanks to the release of the Freeh Report. The report investigated the sexual abuse charges at Penn State and — you’re not gonna believe this — confirmed what everyone’s been saying for months now: that Joe Paterno and other Penn State officials repeatedly covered up Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse of children. Sure, they could have done something to stop Sandusky’s monstrous actions — but that might have affected their season!
Artist: Scott Bricher
Yesterday, the NFL announced new rules regarding overtime play and instant-replay reviews. But buried in their official announcement were some other rule changes that will probably cause Al Michaels to vomit into his mouth.
Jesus-obsessed Denver quarterback Tim Tebow is on a divine quest to lead his flock of teammates to the promised land (Indiana — home of Super Bowl XLVI). Here's an exclusive shot of Tebow and his disciples as they break bread following the last workout before the Sabbath’s big game.
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