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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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Witch
Points: 772
fawkes1984 says:
I guess that just goes to show how popular HP is now! However, people in the army usually enjoy stuff like that. They have to be so serious when they are working that when they aren't in uniform they live to the 10th degree. Including fun and games! =)
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:08 AM EST
The Chosen Hobbit
Points: 2447
Enisnitch Baggins says:
'Handles must be kept polish and smooth', yeah, that broom really has smooth handles! Those are so amuzing
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:27 AM EST
Student
Points: 290
Tronin says:
These were a hoot. Hedwig, hoot, get it? I really like professor Snappy
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:52 AM EST
Ginny's Twin
Points: 3764
~Marie Antoinette~ says:
That is very funny and creative. It is a sort of parody that I haven't really come across before.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:04 AM EST
Mad Cow Breeder
Points: 8481
Lord Of The Cows says:
Thats pretty funny. Its good and the names are funny. I like the idear they called him rumbledore because it is quite funny.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:06 AM EST
Witch
Points: 537
em_watson_rox_on says:
very Random. the names were good,but what was all that PM stuff?
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:25 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 91
numbskull816 says:
That is cool. I never would have thought that the military would use comics to teach soldiers how to take care of their equipment.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:41 AM EST
Half-Blooded Fooch
Points: 2447
fooch48 says:
That is absolutley hysterical. I wonder though, if soldiers were insulted.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 6:49 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 759
Aberforth12358 says:
Those are really funny. Prof. Rumbledore, that one was great.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 7:05 AM EST
The Labyrinthine Brain
Points: 3337
DevilsSnare says:
Very interesting that it would be a in a military magazine. But nice job to them for making an amusing parody.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 7:06 AM EST
Seer
Points: 15207
Brittany Radcliffe says:
HAHAHAHA thats great.
i love the names.
o and Ron looks SO hot ;o)
lovelovelove it.
Professor Snappy *cracks up*
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 7:17 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 482
HP4Evr says:
What Fun!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 7:19 AM EST
Muggle Representative
Points: 9117
The Lime says:
Haha! Actually, very funny...
Don't know what else to say. It's really cool.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 7:21 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
That's very funny stuff, I'm glad to see that they lighten things up a bit! I love Professor Rumbledore! Very cute.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:09 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2767
Professor Grubbly-Plank says:
That is so funny. I love the potions classroom scene. And potion disposal. Classic.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:29 AM EST
Profesora de la Paz
Points: 2824
Sassafras says:
This is quite amusing...the castle, the alteration of character names...spoofs certainly do get away with quite a bit when it comes to the poetic license of parody.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:35 AM EST
Keeper of the Faeries
Points: 5239
juliebug04 says:
Oh, that is just too funny! It's wonderful that people have that much creativity and are able to use it in a constructive way.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:36 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 364
penguin animagus says:
That's rather random and amusing. I hope the troops were sufficiently entertained! Roll on the next spoof...cx
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:37 AM EST
Witch
Points: 696
quidditch_seeker says:
That's freakin awesome! I hope people get some enjoyment out of it.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 8:45 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1180
Audra Laudarque says:
The comic is a good way to teach the younger soldiers about preventive Maintenance. Also, it is fun to read!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:05 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1600
jenn007a says:
That is funny! Its good to see that everyone enjoys harry potter
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:09 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1163
dracoharryluv says:
I love satire...my kind of humor. I hope no one gets angry at this....it's all in good fun! Thanks for letting us see it!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:20 AM EST
Witch
Points: 507
SiriusAboutHp says:
Wow! I'm surprised, it was actually funny. Didn't see that one coming.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:27 AM EST
Dan Radcliffe's Lovah
Points: 8780
JaDa Radcliffe says:
Hahaha!! That is so cool!! Rumbledoore and Snappy.. Hilarious and priceless..=)
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:27 AM EST
Squib
Points: 154
Avrielle says:
That was hilarious!!! I loved it!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:29 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
That's funny!! I have seen other spoofs in Mad magazine and Cracked. It's fun to laugh about these things sometimes.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:29 AM EST
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