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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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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
Witch
Points: 916
SnapesSlave says:
That was just hilarious! I didn't realize that the Army had such a sense of humor!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 71
Lily J. Potter says:
Prof. Snappy... It has a certain ring to it. I bet Harry and his friends are just roaring at that one.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:35 PM EST
Witch
Points: 563
*unspeakable* says:
That is pretty funny. It's amazing how influencial HP has been for everyone and everything!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:43 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2047
Lisa Diggory says:
Haa Haa that was funny! *rolls on the floor laughing* Professor Rumbledore!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:44 PM EST
Witch
Points: 692
~Remember Snape~ says:
that's so cool. I can't believe the military would come up with something like that.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 704
Half Blood Veela says:
Professor Rumbledooreenough said......
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1701
bubblenut21 says:
HAH! That's hilarious! *laughs head off in background*
*bubblenut21*
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 7:21 PM EST
Student
Points: 251
Miss Riddle says:
That's not funny, that's a disgrace. Stupid people, they can't even spell Dumbledore. Although, I should not comment because I'm not the best speller myself. O___o
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 7:25 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
I never thought that a military magazine would do a Harry Potter spoof. It's a crazy world, isn't it?! However, I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:02 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 430
Celticbryan says:
I've gotta say that is pretty cool. Pretty creative for a bunch of folks who dress exactly the same. My cousin is an MP. Gonna have to tell him about it.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:11 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
dans_gurl says:
I'm afraid to say it but, this is pretty sad. I really love Harry Potter and everything, but this is just plain sad.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:13 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 445
Dark_Soul says:
Is it really funny? I haven't read it, but is it really that funny... well of to go read it.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:29 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 17
Green and Silver says:
Those are funny but yet weird. The troops should like them.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:49 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1217
mahaliah says:
This is hilarious. Oh my gosh! I'm still laughing right now. My side hurts.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:59 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4081
RON's all up in heRmiONe says:
Professor Rumbledoore? Professor Snappy? Very funny, very funny indeed. This really made me laugh.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:07 PM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3016
Extendable Ears says:
I guess I don't find this parody funny. More creepy, actually. I looked at the first two pictures and meh. Although, Professor Sappy actually works as joke title!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
"That was hilarious! I wonder if some of the GI's even understood most of the references..a few of the guys I know in the Army don't read the books or watch the movies!"
Hehe. I totally agree w/that! Wonder if they do.....hopefully they liked it because it's halarious
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:29 PM EST
Points: 3723
emma'shockeyplayer says:
Yep, thats definately a funny one.... although thats what spoofs are made to be now isnt it??? haha... its just kind of funny.... i couldnt see snape having a good morning.... maybe if he gave 50 or so kids detentions... but not much else... hahah....
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:49 PM EST
Squib
Points: 110
soccerpotterfan10 says:
That's pretty funny! I just would like to say I LOVE Harry Potter if I haven't already said that 50 billion times before! Laugh out loud! :) (:
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:51 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 464
b34n13 g1rl says:
That's hilarious. i can't believe they would make something like that though. still. has some funnies in it.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:07 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 356
aussie_auror says:
Thats really funny!! How Odd
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:20 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 9
eternity1987 says:
It was funny. But it was stupid of them to criticise harry potter. I'm sure wand maintenance is very important but its really stupid, yet somehow i find it funny. Oh well... Good on 'em
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:56 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
How funny! I guess Harry Potter teaches life lessons everywhere, even in the Army. Professor Snappy he he he. The Humvee Aeronautica is cool too.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 11:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 908
siriusly_in_denial says:
cool
very interesting i will have check it out more closely
HE DIDNT DIE!!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 11:23 PM EST
Witch
Points: 733
PotterHoney says:
That's awesome! Now we know they have something that'll really be entertaing! Who doesn't love a good HP parody, honestly?
Posted Feb 5, 2005 at 12:55 AM EST
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