WASHINGTON, D.C. (Just Laugh) - With the recent human cloning events, The United States Department of Medical Ethics decided to release a list of rules and restrictions regarding human cloning. Considering the Department's previous stand of banning human cloning, most Americans are wondering why the Department has a sudden change of heart.

Dr. I. C. Hart, head of the Department of Medical Ethics and part time marriage counselor, shrugged his shoulders, "Cloning is like cockfighting and cowtipping. If we ban it, people are going to find ways to do it anyway." It should be mentioned that Dr. I.C. Hart currently resides in the small town of Huh?, Arkansas.  <<FULL STORY>>
 

Barbie's Friend Gets New Makeover

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas (Just Laugh) - There were some raised eyebrows when Wal-Mart, the national chain famous for its stellar customer service, decided to pull classic doll Barbie's oldest friend Midge from the shelves because she was pregnant. Midge was sold in a "happy family" series with husband Alan and 3-year old Ryan.  <<FULL STORY>>
 

Millennium Emergency Sales in Decline...

LYONS, Kansas (Just Laugh) - As if things weren't hard enough for our already struggling economy, it was reported earlier today that sales for once-popular emergency items sold around New Year's Day have sharply declined over the past year. Although simply perceive this growing trend a mere catching-up with the rest of our currently low-spending society, many top-level are concerned...maybe even a little too concerned...  <<FULL STORY>>
 

Yes Virginia, Elvis Has Left the Building

MEMPHIS (Just Laugh) - In Graceland, people are taking to the streets. Love me Tender is being played every hour. Why all of this mass mayhem? After decades of searching, experts are in the process of confirming most rednecks' and ex-teeny boppers' largest fear. The King is really dead.

Unfortunately, it was not the end that most people desired. Just Laugh caught up with The Police Officer from the Village People, who is heading up the investigation, and asked him to describe the evidence to support the King's passing.  <<FULL STORY>>

01.10.03 - Sorry about the delayed update, but admit it - you're still a little tipsy from the booze, too, aren't you? Yeah, that's what we thought...

This issue's going to be just a little short because we're all still recovering ourselves, but nonetheless we are able to start the year off with one of our favorite traditions - giving away stuff! Many of you may be aware that we held a little contest during our last issue in promotion of Kim Burke's new book, Incidents and Accidents for Frazzled Women. When the final drawing was held, it turned out that one Sharon Delso will soon be the proud owner of an autographed copy of the book, along with a handful of other goodies from us!

Congratulations Sharon!!!
Stay tuned for more chances to win...

We're also still looking to fill a number of positions here, so if you think you've got what it takes...

More to come soon - Happy New Year's!

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