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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
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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
Wizard
Points: 864
emmasboy4ever says:
Those are really funny pictures..classics oh yeah!i can just imagine what they'll come up with next.Emma rocks!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:49 AM EST
Harry's Mental Advisor
Points: 19432
Smileyradcliffe says:
That is pretty funny! you see alot of cartoons that have hp in them i do like the names pro. snappy and pro. rumbledore.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 9:59 AM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
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Patronus_Potter says:
That is quite funny :)
But it isn't the best spoof i've ver seen, the jokes were a bit meh...
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:06 AM EST
Headless Hunt Captain
Points: 2887
Dark_Wizard_Chaser says:
This is a classic! What a great way to add comedy to a popular thing like harry potter!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:08 AM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
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hplover234 says:
That stuff is really funny.
I think it is really cool that people come up with these things to help out the soldiers.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:20 AM EST
Squib
Points: 133
GrednForge says:
Hahaha! That's cool! I really enjoy Harry Potter spoofs-I must be getting desperate to get my hands on hp stuff!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:24 AM EST
Witch
Points: 809
~Hermione <3's Ron~ says:
This is pretty cool! Even though it kind of is making fun of Harry Potter, its still nice to know that Harry Potter can be included in everything we do, including the army.
mwa!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 580
KarateKid says:
Those are kind of wierd... Kind of funny... Didn't understand most of them though.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:29 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 405
DracoLover says:
Thats so great! See, everyone love Harry Potter, even the Military wants to be like him...hehe!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:29 AM EST
Vader's Veela
Points: 3858
seekerfan says:
Proof that Harry Potter is for adults! For crying out loud, if the Army thinks that its adults will get the references and find it funny, then that means that adults are reading it! I thought it was funny, and the creator knows his stuff, exept that the Snape guy was a little to nice to "Topper".
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1659
Dobbygirl says:
Can't say that I'm not shocked. I...well, I never really expected the army to do anything like that.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:41 AM EST
The Last Herald-Mage
Points: 2621
darrrrkwind says:
That's an awesome comic. Topper, hahaha. The part in the potions classroom was the best. :-)
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:47 AM EST
Student
Points: 279
beatrizM says:
Ok, that was really funny! Hahaha Mugmarts was so nice! Its a classic
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 10:51 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 491
star_dust_469 says:
That was very funny. Professor Rumbledore! Good to know the army has a sense of humor.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 11:03 AM EST
Overqualified Jester
Points: 2783
jurassicfatt says:
That's pretty cool, especially since it says it was approved. I know a couple of guys in Iraq that would find it hilarious.
Rock on Rumblerore, rock on.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 11:19 AM EST
Princess of the Heliopaths
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Ginny Weasly says:
That was really funny but i think i read some underlying "sick" themes running through the comic. maby i'm just weird though*laugh*
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 11:25 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1805
Swimangel57 says:
HAHAHA!!! That is great! Even if it was making fun of Harry Potter, it was funny! I'm surprised to see the Army put something out that good!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 11:31 AM EST
Witch
Points: 756
MeerzBeerz says:
The thing is i dont understand why this has been done, but never theless it still is pretty original, not funny, but certainly original.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 11:45 AM EST
Prof. of Cultural Literacy
Points: 4464
PowerGranger says:
HumveeAeronautica!
This was very funny and clever too. Obviously whoever wrote it has a good grasp of the books (movies?) and characters. HP does have the sort of mass appeal that would make this amusing to just about anybody from anywhere in the US. I hope the soldiers who read this had a well-deserved chuckle!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 11:48 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
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hermionefan1 says:
That comic spoof is halrious, PM ha!! They need to make more comics like that. I love comics like this it gives us a huge laugh.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 11:56 AM EST
Professor
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Billerina says:
I' have it read it right now. But i am. Ron looks weird. andA puzzle was harry potter on wheel of fortune last night. and i guessed it way before they saud the clue. I was so happy. i couldn't breathe!!!!!!!!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:00 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1941
tsvety says:
*laughs* Hahahahah! Professor Rumbledor and professor Snappy!!! I like this! It's so funny! Hahahaahah! =)
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:03 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
Tonks85 says:
AHAAA! Prof. Snappy! That's a classic!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:08 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
ThelostWeasley13 says:
Oh my gosh that is so funny. It took along time to post about it though. I learned about the article a while ago but I thought there was already a story about it so I didn't say anything. Next time I will.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:09 PM EST
Student
Points: 240
Dark Forest says:
Pretty funny for the Army. Proffesor Snappy,ha ha.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:14 PM EST
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