{"product_id":"mad-magazine-april-2002-lord-of-the-rings-hobbit-parody-humor-satire","title":"MAD Magazine April 2002 Lord of the Rings Hobbit Parody Humor Satire","description":"This is the April 2002 issue of MAD Magazine, issue #416, featuring a prominent parody of \"The Lord of the Rings\" and \"The Hobbit\" on its cover. The cover humorously announces \"THE LORD OF THE RINGS – WE BREAK THE HOBBIT!\" and includes a yellow sticky note from \"The Editors\" stating, \"To Our Readers: Due to the slumping economy, we cannot afford the services of mascot Alfred E. Neuman on this cover. Please help us bring him back by purchasing several copies of this issue.\" This issue offers classic MAD humor and satire from the early 2000s, making it a great piece for collectors of vintage magazines and pop culture ephemera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside, the magazine continues its satirical take on popular culture with features like \"BORED OF THE RINGS\" and a \"FIND THE HORSE IN THIS ISSUE AND WIN!\" contest advertised on the back cover. This collectible periodical is a snapshot of early 21st-century humor and a must-have for fans of parodies and satirical publications. This listing includes one complete magazine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecifications:\u003cbr\u003ePublication Name: MAD\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: E.C. Publications\u003cbr\u003eItem Type: Magazine \/ Periodical\u003cbr\u003eIssue Date: April 2002\u003cbr\u003eIssue Number: #416\u003cbr\u003eCover Subject: Lord of the Rings \/ The Hobbit Parody, Alfred E. Neuman absence humor\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Humor, Satire, Pop Culture\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003eFeatures: Mailing Label Present (on back cover), Newsstand Cover\u003cbr\u003eIncluded Components: 1x Magazine","brand":"Keystone Crypt","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67094422978605,"sku":"2E3-4.2040","price":5.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0381\/1210\/0397\/files\/57_ebffc2c5-c22c-46ab-96f8-6050303fbd42.jpg?v=1784719662","url":"https:\/\/keystonecrypt.com\/products\/mad-magazine-april-2002-lord-of-the-rings-hobbit-parody-humor-satire","provider":"Keystone Crypt","version":"1.0","type":"link"}