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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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Auror
Points: 2026
Mari Potter Baudelaire says:
That's funny! really funny! Loved it! I'm soo happy I'm finaly back! Hope I never have to be away for so many weeks again!
Posted Feb 12, 2005 at 12:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 562
nearly-headless-spring says:
Professor Snappy?!?! That's awesome. This stuff is hillarious!
Posted Feb 12, 2005 at 5:35 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
.:harrylover:. says:
Oh.. if it was one thig i didnt expect it was this... hmm.. snappy!! ha ha ha ha ha.. thats real fun!! sanppy!! im laughins so o cant breath!
Posted Feb 13, 2005 at 9:35 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 7
serra's elemental says:
This was unthinkably funny comming for the military.
What a great way to offer a little comic relief to the troops!
...Even if my tax dollars will be paying off the copyright lawsuit fines...
Posted Feb 13, 2005 at 6:12 PM EST
Witch
Points: 684
Malakite says:
This is all right.... But just another case of capitalizing on Harry Potter fame. I wonder how the soldiers reacted? A lot of them are very religious, and I can't imagine this going over well with some of them.....
Posted Feb 14, 2005 at 2:16 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1186
WlkngCntrvsy says:
I can't imagine why Rowling is Suing it just seems like this is inspired by fans of the series, and isn't she pro-fandom??
Posted Feb 21, 2005 at 8:50 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 621
agagagagagagag says:
That is a classic! But I didn't really get 'Topper'. He didn't look like Harry at all. And another thing, Snappy (Snape) complimented Topper/Potter
Posted Mar 2, 2005 at 5:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 750
magna says:
thats really funny. I cant picture the United States Army publishing something like that. but whatever helps keep them entertained i suppose.
Posted Mar 2, 2005 at 11:25 PM EST
Witch
Points: 733
PhantasmKiss says:
I enjoy a good spoof. It's easier to make a spoof of something you know a lot about. I think I'd have come up with parallel names that made more fun of the characters, though...Like, Professor Snappy could have been...I don't know...Professor Scapegoat-in-Every-Book (Poor Snape...)...
Posted Mar 9, 2005 at 2:58 PM EST
The Gryffindor Guy
Points: 2727
z Jamie Potter z 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 Mar 13, 2005 at 11:48 AM EST
Witch
Points: 849
mrs sirius black says:
I'm not much for comics. And scanning through this one I didn't see anything particularly amusing. But three cheers for the armed forces anyway. Semper Fi!
Posted Mar 14, 2005 at 10:26 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 31
lemmondrop says:
Hmm...interesting. Well, PM must be really boring if they found that cartoon entertaining. I agree with most of you though, it was stupid of them to criticise Harry Potter characters, I'm glad this did not go unnoticed. Too many people do not take copyright laws seriously.
Posted Mar 16, 2005 at 1:50 PM EST
Slytherin's G Unit
Points: 6727
Billie Loves Adie says:
Very funny. I think it's cute.They should make more comics like that.
Posted Mar 16, 2005 at 7:55 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 43
Phoebe Loki says:
oh dear copyright infringements are never fun. I'm a law student. But really now, it's the US army. I don't think profit was a goal.
Posted Mar 17, 2005 at 12:49 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1511
MonsterDEnd says:
Ahh, why are JKR's people getting all worked up over this? They were just trying to have a good time. SNL (Saturday Night Live) made a spoof of HP too, did they get charged for it? I think they should just let this go.
Posted Apr 12, 2005 at 5:36 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 45
imhrien15963 says:
That is pretty funny, Professor Rumbledoore!!! It's kind of stupid though.
Posted May 12, 2005 at 10:57 PM EST
Witch
Points: 895
Arethusa the Erkling says:
Quite amusing actually, I like all the names, Professor Rumbledore etc. But I really love the Prof. Snappy its a classic!
Posted May 15, 2005 at 9:37 AM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Hermione Jane ; ) says:
Neat-o! That's pretty cool. I think that it's great for the troops' morale, not to mention it's funny for us!
Posted Jun 2, 2005 at 2:02 PM EST
Squib
Points: 193
Hermione Jane ; ) says:
I sure hope that they don't sue for copyright infringement or whatever. Give people a break!
Posted Jun 2, 2005 at 2:04 PM EST
Squib
Points: 151
The Auror says:
Who would have believed it first the kids then the adults and now the army people. Can't believe how Jo's characters are working wonders for her especuially Professor rumbledoore.ha Ha HA!!!!!
Posted Jun 5, 2005 at 3:23 AM EST
Student
Points: 257
Sarah Brucklehurst says:
That is crazy! I acctually think its funny, but I can take a joke. I mean, its for the troops.
Posted Jun 9, 2005 at 10:32 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
Jamie loves Cedric says:
I thought that comic was funny. They should make more of them and put them in other books besides army magazines for everyone who can't get their hands on one of those.
Posted Jun 12, 2005 at 12:29 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 489
Ellimere says:
Ha! That was a lot funnier than I expected - all the names were spot on - spoofs are great. Did anyone else catch the reference to 'Love Potion No.9'?
Posted Jun 23, 2005 at 8:03 AM EST
Squib
Points: 144
crazyeyes06 says:
It was pretty funny HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
8 days left!!!
Posted Jul 6, 2005 at 11:00 PM EST
Student
Points: 218
kara2009 says:
Professor Rumbledoore-funny....now thas funny
Posted Jul 9, 2005 at 4:25 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 343
SlyGal says:
God! That's great! Rumble Doore. HA!
Posted Sep 16, 2005 at 1:34 AM EST
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