June 2013

O.J. Simpson Tweets About the Aaron Hernandez Case

TIGHT END OF THE LINE DEPT.

Things keep getting worse for former New England Patriots star Aaron Hernandez, who is under investigation for a 2012 double murder in Boston at the same time a case proceeds against him for the murder of a “friend.” Virtually nobody is proclaiming Hernandez’s innocence, and he seems destined for a life of dirty bunkbeds and sharpened toothbrush handles. Is there anyone out there who can sympathize with this guy? Funny you should ask…

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Idiotical Originals, Sports, Crime, NFL, Football, New England Patriots, Aaron Hernandez, O.J. Simpson, Twitter, Tweets, Jenga-Related Ant Tragedies

Don Martin: One Fine Day in a Dungeon

FONEBONE FRIDAY DEPT.

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Classic MAD, Don Martin, Fonebone Friday, MAD #252, Duck Edwing, Dungeon

Paula Deen’s Career: Gone With the Wind

DEEN OF ADMISSIONS DEPT.

Since Paula Deen’s admission that she used a racially insensitive word, her endorsement deals have been drying up faster than a double-breaded chicken breast deep fried in oil for 3 to 5 days. Her fall from grace reminds us of that of another southern belle from deep in the heart of Dixie.

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Idiotical Originals, Celebrities, Paula Deen, Scandal, Cooking, Celebrity Chefs, Food Network, Gone With the Wind, Movie Posters, Tragic Tapas Mishaps

Happy Birthday, Lenny Brenner!

MODEL EMPLOYEE DEPT.

Happy birthday to Lenny “The Beard” Brenner, MAD’s long-time Art Director. Though not professionally trained as a model, Lenny had a unique talent for humiliating himself in front of the camera. Here are some of our favorite Lenny moments.

Martin Luther King, Jr: “I Have A Bad Dream”

CIVIL RIGHTS AND WRONGS DEPT.

Yesterday, in their finite wisdom, the Supreme Court essentially overturned the 1965 Voting Rights Act, the passage of which was one of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s greatest accomplishments. Tragically, Dr. King was taken from us many years ago, but if he were alive now we’re sure he’d have something to say.

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Idiotical Originals, Politics, Society and Culture, Race, Voting, Supreme Court, Voting Rights Act, Martin Luther King, Scallions

DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional

THE MORE THE MARRY-ER DEPT.

Today, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Defense of Marriage of Act (DOMA) was unconstitutional — meaning that same-sex couples would receive the same federal benefits as other married couples. It’s a great day for equality, a great day for tolerance, and a terrible day for homosexuals with commitment issues. All in all, though, SCOTUS made a bold move — and it’s time to sing their praises.

Starbucks Raises Prices, Changes Cup

TURN YOUR HEAD AND COFFEE DEPT.

Despite the fact that coffee prices are way down, in a “screw-you” to their customers, Starbucks obnoxiously raised prices today. We think it’s fitting then that they provide a new cup for their overrated Joe.

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Idiotical Originals, Society & Culture, Starbucks, Coffee, Latte, Price, Increase, Expensive, Unicorn as Second Shooter Conspiracy Theories