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FEBRUARY 3, 2005 at 11:59 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HPANA
In May 2004, the U.S. Army's official Preventive Maintenance Monthly, a cartoon magazine that instructs soldiers how to take care of their military equipment, published a humourous eight-page spoof of the Harry Potter world.
Army officials visit Mogmorts and learn from Professor Rumbledoore and his staff about proper maintenance techniques for magical gear, including brooms, wands and cauldrons (tip: "PM" in the cartoon stands for "preventive maintenance"):
Many thanks to Army weekend reservist Greg for sending us a copy last year, and sorry for taking so long to post!
UPDATE: This has now become the focus of a possible copyright infringement charge by JK Rowling's representatives and Warner Bros. against the U.S. Army. We'll keep you posted.
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Head Girl
Points: 471
KatieBaby says:
That was so cheesey! I can't believe they actually used that. I can just picture myself cracking up and laughing in someones face if they tried to use that just to teach me about keeping my guns clean...especially them showing that to army people!! HAH!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:24 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 77
Xandlyn says:
Hahaha, thats great. Hey, anything they can take and make better for our armies to get through the day is good in my book. Plus this was just too funny.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1463
LAURA? says:
I don't really under stand it.. Oh well..
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:44 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 523
one of the marauders says:
yeah i hear MAN it was prttey funny and it dose help so keep positing and be entusastic!!!!sp
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:45 PM EST
Witch
Points: 790
The Flying Ford Anglia says:
That's really funny. Mogwarts, Rumbledore...hahahaha. If you really want to see some HP spoofs visit Some Potter fans may find this offensive but it is pretty funny. Peace Out!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:52 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
Am I the only person who thinks this is taking the mick out of Harry Potter? It's not even funny, just sad. Oh well...:@/
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:56 PM EST
Vampire
Points: 2939
Dansgirl34 says:
That is really funny.
I also agree with DrumStrang about new audiences and thanks to the soliders who help us out.
Haha...Professer Snappy.!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:58 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 539
Emma's true fan and lover says:
well, Harry Potter has already been cheated once with the title Barry Trotter, this was bound to happen, but by the military, it is a bit funny and it might help the troops with their maintenance work, but like lisa lupin said , i dont know what else to say.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:03 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1191
mrsmad says:
That is great! I love a good parody. Professor Rumbledore,
Madame HOOCHIE! Harry Topper! Professor Snappy! HA Ha Ha!
(Wipes a tear from eye!) That is classic!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:08 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 539
Emma's true fan and lover says:
not many believe that this spoof was a sad move, although it's good for the troops and all but still, think about it this way, now more people will be encouraged to cheat Harry Potter and make parodies now that the military's done it.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:15 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 465
Kathy_Riddle says:
So funny hahahah!
i love the "Love potion No9" from "Ranger"
hahahahhaa
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:16 PM EST
True Gryffie
Points: 2577
Harry_Potter_Lover says:
Haha! Sounds funny! I guess I might go and check it out! Professor Snappy..I love it! Hahahaha! And Rumbledore!
~*~Grand POobah~*~
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1383
Lily's Eyes says:
Well what do ya know... Harry Potter has finally arrived. Even those closet fans in the military have come out of the closet, so to speak. It says loads, to me, that they believe this kind of instruction will stick in the heads of their recruits. Well done JKR!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:43 PM EST
Lady of the Rings
Points: 4116
Padfoot4387 says:
May 2004? My my, that was a long time ago...
Haha, very funny, I think the name Professor Snappy rather suits old Sev. And Professor Rumbledore! That's a hoot! I bet that brought a smile on the faces of our awesome servicemen and women who deserve every bit of joy they can get.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 583
bella eiram says:
This was very, very funny. It had a nice balance in it.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:08 PM EST
Chief Brain Washer
Points: 2874
Chogiiiirl says:
That was cool. It's great to see the military having a sense of humor, and also being fans of Jo's as well.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:11 PM EST
Witch
Points: 654
Millennia says:
Professor Snappy...HA HA! I bet Snape would just love to give a detention for that one.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:16 PM EST
Squib
Points: 148
Wizard of God says:
I love it, it so funny and what a wonderful compliment to J K Rowling. Well done.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:19 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1506
Paint Horse says:
Some have lamented the fact that the military has used a story similar to the Harry Potter series. However, I myself purchased the first three volumes of Harry Potter, on post, at Fort Benning, Georgia. The US Army's home for Infantry.
Note: Soldiers are people too, and we also enjoy J.K. Rowling's work.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:22 PM EST
St. Mungo's Mental Patient
Points: 41815
Phil_ says:
Well that is erm....Odd?? not really sure what that is all about, but HP is so ingrained in this world that it is being spoofed everywhere we turn...
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1246
TybaltTheCannibal says:
That's actually very well done, the pictures are good looking and the names are very clever. Harry Potter has definatly become a cultural icon!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:28 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2465
undisputed760 says:
Spoofs are funny. Of course it is easy to mock scenes and especially names when you only have to change one letter.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:33 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 439
mrs_r.weasley says:
Pretty funny that the military would do something like that!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:49 PM EST
Witch
Points: 774
snickerdoodle_131515 says:
That's funny! My sister is in the Army. I wonder if she has this.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1508
Cute Petil says:
Haha, that was so funny and cute, i love the bit with the wand drying out and causing combustion and the bit about the brooms, very funny!!
Coolness :)
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:13 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1737
HermyG13 says:
Wow! Some of these are pretty clever. My aunt works for a department in the army and I wonder if she had seen these before!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:31 PM EST
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