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HP spoof gets US Army in trouble with JKR's reps
A Harry Potter comic parody that was published in a US Army publication is being investigated by JK Rowling's representatives, who were likely tipped off about the publication after HPANA posted scans a few days ago.
Preventative Maintenance (or PS) Monthly is a free guide to keeping military equipment in working order distributed to 80,000 army personnel in the US. The comic book has been an army tradition for more than 50 years. Its editor defended the use of the characters, saying "they are a good way to get personnel to read the publication."
Parodies are protected under the first amendment in the US under the "fair use" clause as long as it is done for "humorous or satirical effect".
Haha! Kick the army's ass, JKR.
Seriously, though, if MAD magazine can do it, I think the army's allowed to do it as well.
HP spoof gets US Army in trouble with JKR's reps
A Harry Potter comic parody that was published in a US Army publication is being investigated by JK Rowling's representatives, who were likely tipped off about the publication after HPANA posted scans a few days ago.
Preventative Maintenance (or PS) Monthly is a free guide to keeping military equipment in working order distributed to 80,000 army personnel in the US. The comic book has been an army tradition for more than 50 years. Its editor defended the use of the characters, saying "they are a good way to get personnel to read the publication."
Parodies are protected under the first amendment in the US under the "fair use" clause as long as it is done for "humorous or satirical effect".
Haha! Kick the army's ass, JKR.
Seriously, though, if MAD magazine can do it, I think the army's allowed to do it as well.
