The Georgetown Heckler
| Editor | Henry Thaler |
|---|---|
| Categories | Humor |
| Frequency | varied |
| First issue | January 13, 2003 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | American English |
| Website | georgetownheckler.com |
The Georgetown Heckler is an undergraduate humor magazine founded in 2003 at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. by Justin Droms. The satirical and comedic publication is not affiliated with the university. Junior Henry Thaler is the current editor. The current writers are Thaler, freshman Joseph Laposata, and junior Sam Kane. All three write under aliases.[1]
In August 2007, the Heckler published a version of the school's New Student Guide intended to lampoon the New Student Organization. The Heckler later changed the design of their version, which carried many of the elements from the real version, after pressure from university administration.[2]
The December 2009 issue aroused accusations of racism regarding a satirical piece about The Hoya campus newspaper supporting a cross burning at Georgetown University, with "dark, human-shaped pinatas" and featured images of the Ku Klux Klan. The Hoya had been accused of racism for articles earlier in the year, including ones in their own April Fools' Day satirical issue. Steuf defended the article, responding that it was intended to highlight racism at The Hoya and the obliviousness of their staff.[3] The Heckler staff attended a campus forum on "Racism and Satire" in the wake of these articles on December 15, 2009.[4]
Notable alumni
Several of the original writers for the Heckler went on work for Cracked magazine, and were credited with its revival.[5] Former editor Jack Stuef edited at [Wonkette] before departing due to an ill-received article on [Trig Palin][6]and now writes for [BuzzFeed] and The Onion satirical newspaper.[7]
- Justin Droms: editor at Cracked
- Jack O'Brien: editor at Cracked[8]
References
- ^ Cianci, Carly (23 October, 2012) http://www.thehoya.com/news/campus-satire-magazine-returns-in-online-format-1.2934200#.UIwsSbR5nzI Retrieved October 27 2012
- ^ Santulli, Stephen (August 24, 2007). "Heckler Parody of NSO Guide Draws University Ire". The Hoya. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Niedowski, Erika (December 15, 2009). "The Heckler Responds to KKK Satire Fallout: Laugh At Racists, Not With Them". Washington City Paper. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Tate, Imani (December 16, 2009). "A recap of Tuesday's Heckler forum, with written reactions from Todd Olson and students". The Georgetown Voice. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Beam, Alex (August 29, 2006). "Making his mock". The Boston Globe. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ {cite news | url=http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/trig-palin-wonkette-jack-stuef_b36533 |title= Jack Stuef, Author of Offensive Post on Trig Palin, Leaves Wonkette}}
- ^ Tower, Wells (November 16, 2008). "Onion Nation". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
- ^ Abraham, Josh (October 12, 2005). "Jack O'Brien, Cracked.com". Gothamist. Retrieved December 16, 2009.
