Remember the usual gang of idiots ?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around nostalgic memories of Mad magazine, particularly its parodies of movies and TV shows, as well as its song parodies. Participants share personal anecdotes and reflections on the impact of the magazine during their childhood.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • One participant recalls fond memories of Mad magazine from 45-50 years ago, highlighting specific parodies like "Star Blecch" and "201 Minutes of a Space Idiocy."
  • Another participant expresses enthusiasm with a simple affirmation of "Brilliant!"
  • A different participant shares a personal anecdote involving a song parody from Mad magazine, illustrating its influence on their interactions.
  • Another contributor reminisces about the magazine's past pricing and its irreverent humor, indicating a sense of nostalgia and appreciation for the laughter it brought.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a fondness for Mad magazine and its content, but there is no explicit consensus on specific aspects of the magazine or its influence.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference personal experiences and memories, which may vary widely in interpretation and significance.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in nostalgia related to classic humor magazines, cultural references from past decades, or the impact of parody in media.

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Remember the "usual gang of idiots"?

I remember Mad magazine fondly from when I was a kid 45-50 years ago, especially their movie and TV parodies like "Star Blecch" and "201 Minutes of a Space Idiocy". Amazingly, some of the artists are still alive and kicking and still working for the magazine!

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Brilliant!
 


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BTW, I always loved their song parodies. One time I was on the phone with the guy who was designing and building my custom tube guitar amp, and started singing "In Flight, In Flight..." and he cracked up and supplied lyrics that I had glossed over. (The sirloins are so tasty and rare!...)
 
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