"Penguins' pooing powers revealed" [Daypop Top 40]
11:19:42 PM  #  Oh yea! []

Mad Magazine editorial berth. Mad Magazine is looking for a senior editor.

BA/BS degree in related field required or equivalent related work experience. Must have excellent humor writing skills. Must have superior contacts and ability to attract other comedy writers. Proven ability to maintain relationships with freelancers required. Must have high energy and an ability to work under tight deadlines. Copyediting and rewriting skills required. Familiarity with MAD Magazine strongly preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively and tactfully with individuals at all levels, both on the telephone, in writing and in person. PC and Microsoft Word proficiency required. Requires an individual who is team-oriented. Ability to prioritize and maintain several projects at once required. Must have ability to travel locally on occasion. Experienced comedy writer required. Must be able to provide writing samples. Minimum 3-5 years related experience. Prior copyediting and proofreading experience required.

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(via Making Light) [Boing Boing Blog]

You'd think they wouldn't even have to advetise for this job. Then again, Mad Mag is under the auspices of Warner Brothers now and are a lot cruder (IE, dirty for dirty's sake) that it was when I was a kid. It still has some funny satirical spots and the layout artwork, and graphic design is snappier.
11:14:54 PM  #  Oh yea! []

Get Your Mars On.

The amazing Get Your War on toon-strip goes to Mars.

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(via Vertical Hold)

[Boing Boing Blog]

The Get Your War On folks haven't had any trouble coming up with material lately.
11:10:56 PM  #  Oh yea! []