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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: 526
shortfrancine says:
Professor Rumbledoore?! HA!!! That is so classic!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 12:57 AM EST
Mischievous Fairy
Points: 4074
RogueBlack says:
oooh those are so funny!
hahah Professor Rumbledoore!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:04 AM EST
Points: 15101
xeon says:
Thats weird, never heard of it, still cool though.
Anyway, it was only a matter of time before it was parodied somewhere.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:06 AM EST
Student
Points: 267
silverpixie27 says:
That's cute. :) I love Professor Rumbledoore!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:07 AM EST
Squib
Points: 140
Dark Lord DiG says:
hahaha, Rumbledoore, thats some classic stuff, hahaha. i havent laughed that hard in a long time.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:09 AM EST
Witch
Points: 657
siriusluv says:
That's cool. I can't believe the army would do something even mildly entertaining. Professor Rumbledoore that's so funny.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:12 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 75
Pen says:
Excellent! What a great way to teach the troops and boost morale!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:12 AM EST
Student
Points: 228
Buttercup_Sara says:
I agree with sirusluv I cant believe the army would do something so entertaining and orig . . wait its not original. Oh well I can't believe they would do something entertaining anyhow.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:18 AM EST
Professor of Seanology
Points: 5282
Dr. Nicole says:
That comic strip was hilarious. Using Harry Potter as a parody really hits the comedic angle. Rumbledore, McDonagall, Snappy, Topper, Ranger, and Longshanks are funny interpretations for Dumbledore, McGonagall, Snape, Potter, Granger, and Longbottom. I am laughing so hard in my stomach just looking at it.
~Nicole
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:19 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1414
Hp Fan 9374 says:
Oh that i so funny, I can't wait to see what they come up with next.........oh yeah Ha Ha Ha Ha Professor Rumbledore
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:26 AM EST
Witch
Points: 992
LoonyLuna11 says:
That was really a lot funnier than I thought it would be when I read that it was Army related. I, too cannot believe they would do something so entertaining.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:41 AM EST
Witch
Points: 734
SiriuslyWarped says:
Haha, this is just great! Professor Snappy, I love it!!! How funny that even the military is spoofing HP now.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:52 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
I love spoofs! They're usually really funny because the person who wrote them has to know something about what they are spoofing. They are really entertaining!! I love the MAD Magazine spoof that they did for the last movie! It was hilarious!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 1:53 AM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
Ahahhahahahah, that's awesome. I like Professor Snappy. Seems like that fits more than Snape. Ahaha, that's classic stuff right there.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:03 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 335
tre0682 says:
This is good stuf. I realy liked Rumbledoore that was funny.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:08 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2449
*starfox* 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!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:17 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 418
spunkygrl says:
I wasn't even going to read it but I'm glad I did, that was hilarious...I loved Prof. Snappy. I'm surprised the army came up with something that funny.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:21 AM EST
Witch
Points: 570
ginnypotter2004 says:
Hey thats really funny. But it is hard to believe the army made it they normally seem to serious (no offense) wonder if they make anymore things like that.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 2:45 AM EST
Magical Experimentalist
Points: 6699
Preet says:
Hahaha, Prof. Rumbbledoore, Prof. Snappy. This is funny. It suits Snappy.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:06 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 65
ponsy says:
That was funny! That was a nice idea.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:24 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1024
OtterPotter says:
Oh my God! these are hilarious!!! I loved it. HAve you seen the caulsron labeled "Longshanks Potion" I wonder why Snape haven't introduced something like that to us yet..... you know, having neville keep his potions in separate cauldron....
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:32 AM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
Well, I expected something pretty dry for the army, so I was pleasantly suprised. It was actually funny. What a total shock!
Devilish Katlyn
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 3:34 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1780
TheOtherMinister says:
THis mada me laugh out loud. Prof Rumbledoore and Prof. Snappy are very funny!
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:47 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
GryffindorsBeauty says:
This is quite sad i dont know about prof rumblr.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 4:56 AM EST
Student
Points: 205
Accio Potter says:
I have to say,this is a far cry from the[u]Army Times[u] that I read when I was in the Army. Funny sttuff really.
Posted Feb 4, 2005 at 5:02 AM EST
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
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