A KATE WITH DESTINY DEPT.
They say that high school is the best years of your life. And while that’s normally a bunch of nonsense, it’s probably the case for Jake Davidson. The gutsy senior posted a video on YouTube asking Kate Upton to be his prom date…and it looks like she may actually go! Still, even though it seems like a dream come true, before Jakey puts down a deposit on the limo, he may want to first consider these…
SEAFOOD FOR THOUGHT DEPT.
Yesterday, Bumble Bee announced that they are recalling some of their cans of tuna because the seals were not tight enough and the contents could spoil. Sounds like a perfectly logical explanation. A little TOO logical, if you ask us! All you have to do is take a closer look at a can to see…
CLASSIC MAD DEPT.
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From MAD #463, March 2006
Writer: Duck Edwing
Artist: Scott Bricher
PSYCHOS ANALYZED DEPT.
WHERE EAT MEATS JEST DEPT.
The meat scandal that has enveloped Europe galloped into the Ikea corporate headquarters when it was revealed that traces of horsemeat were found in the company’s trademark Swedish meatballs. While some people are upset, it should be noted that up until the revelation, everyone LOVED the taste of the round Swedish delectables —horsemeat and all! Ikea has stopped selling the controversial meatballs, at least temporarily, leaving many loyal customers hungry and clamoring. In the name of good public relations, the least Ikea can do is educate consumers ON how they can create Ikea Swedish meatballs at home — with appropriate Ikea instructions, of course.
Yesterday, a memo from CBS Standards and Practices was leaked to the public. In it, the network advised performers on this Sunday’s Grammys that certain wardrobe choices would be...unacceptable. They then went into detail, using the most awkward and prudish terms possible, what body parts performers should not show. We’ve gone through the memo and (after now feeling much safer about Ke$ha’s performance) picked out the best phrases...and added some of our own. See if you can spot the difference!
The trend of stars being photographed without makeup simply refuses to die! From Snooki to Jessica Simpson to Rihanna, people can’t get enough of celebs sporting the natural look. And while everyone got tired of our first installment, we simply refuse to listen! Hence...
Yesterday, 1970s video game pioneer Atari filed for bankruptcy, stunning many in the business community who thought it went out of business years ago. How this once-mighty game maker fell on hard times will fill MBA textbooks for years to come. Until that time, we’re filling our blog with the following:
Cartridge art: Bob Clarke, from the cover of MAD #230
Two infamous names in the news, connected in ways that you might not realize.
Earlier today, Vice President Joe Biden delivered his report on gun violence to President Obama. Now, we deliver to you a sneak peek at our upcoming back cover. We’re sure that all Americans will want to proudly hang it in their home, though not all for the same reason. Pick up a copy of MAD #520, on sale February 19, to get your frame-worthy print.
Sampler stitched by Deborah Woodbridge
