Word: poons
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Amuzzle we'll send to wherever the Band is; A grandfather clock to time-teller Dave Landes; Of the Indy's Dave Finegold the stockings we'll stuff With a typewriter ribbon in case things get tough. The wags at the 'Poon get a joke book to read Before their next issue; it's just what they need. Their Sackbut-that-was should be sure not to bungle; A Bells on the stage is worth ten in the Jungle...
...what may indicate a schism in the Derita camp, 'Poon Hautboy Thomas H. Hill '83 said the candidate will probably make no public appearances. "Derita is somewhat of a low visibility fellow--much lower than the other candidates." He added, "there's sort of a spiritual quality...
...Current "Poon President Lisa M. Henson '83 said that the traditional problem of who to put on the cover will again dominate discussion at the magazine's "castle" on Plympton and Mt. Auburn...
...IBIS, NOT KERMIT, for Lisa A. Henson, To the 'Poon she'll add humor and, we hope, thensum. Robin Schmidt and Lou Armistead will find great so-lace, When construction begins on University Place. Deane Lord and Al Alcorn strong stories will find, Freeing their Gazette from its once-a-week bind. And as for Sally Z., the tenant's best friend, We can't grant her wish and let rent control end. The good Reverend Gomes (the Configuide's star), May daub local sinners with feathers and tar. We doubt it, though; he's an awfully nice...
Similarly, the look of the parody is just right. The 'Poon has done a tremendous job of reproducing People's graphics--easy-on-the-eyes letters, clear and direct headlines, snappy and readable captions. The design and photography--by Mel J. Horan and Nevin I. Shalit respectively-- make a big difference in the parody's professional look. The pictures reflect the writing style exactly--clear and non-judgmental, with no attempts at high art or even real insight. Particularly in the Three Mile Island article and a funny (if too-long) feature on a boxing nun, the camera's sympathetic...