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“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” and the Toy Industry
Yesterday’s repeal of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy made it possible for openly gay people to serve in the military. It was an historic day and reminded us of another historic day in gay military history, which we commemorated back in September 1993, MAD #321.
The MAD Strip Club — Fantabulaman: Doctor Disaster
STRIPS TEASED DEPT.
Look! Up on the roof deck, sipping an iced tea! It's Fantabulaman by Ted Rall! 
MAD Writer Wins Emmy, Slide in TV Standards Continues
Tim Carvell is a very funny fellow. Not only does he write MAD’s ongoing feature, Planet Tad, (soon to be a major book from Harper Collins) but he also has a day job as head writer for The Daily Show. Last night at the 2011 Prime Time Emmy Awards our boy Tim was on full display accepting the Emmy for Best Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Series.
Modern Family -- Emmy Winner, MAD Satire Loser!
Modern Family was the big winner in last night’s Emmy telecast, collecting five awards. But we’ll see how long their euphoria lasts once they realize we’ve posted the opening splash from our spoof of their little show. Written by Arnie Kogen and illustrated by Tom Richmond, the takeoff originally appeared in MAD #509. And for those of you who are about to comment and say we’re only doing this so we can be associated with a winner – good call!
Celebrity Snaps: Two and a Half Men
Winning? More like wincing.
MAD’s Buttons and Pins Cleanup!
We’re still cleaning up our stockroom! Today we found pins — lots of pins that we thought you might like to see. This first photo has some of the rarest.
Here's the story on them:
Here's the story on them:
More Nude Celebrity Photos from Hacked Phones
This week, Scarlett Johansson became the latest celebrity to have her cell phone hacked and private nude photos of her leaked on the internet. As it turns out, the Johansson case is but the tip of the iceberg. Dozens of other celebrities have had their phone hacked, but the hackers have had the decency not to leak the photos obtained. Until now.
Celebrity Snaps: Jack Nicholson, Before & After
Circa 1971
Circa 1989 (No longer wearing those shorts, thankfully)
Circa 1989 (No longer wearing those shorts, thankfully)
Upcoming “Edgy” Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Flavors
This week Ben & Jerry’s announced their newest ice cream flavor — Schweddy Balls. This on the heels of another — Clusterfluff. What has happened to this once great, All-American ice cream brand? They are clearly traveling down a rocky road and it’s only a matter of time before these edgy names leave a bad taste in consumers' mouths. We can only imagine what additional flavors they plan announcing in the weeks ahead.
