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* In one BobAndRay interview, they're discussing hobbies with the editor of "Wasting Time Magazine".
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* In ''A Pup Named ScoobyDoo'', Fred subscribes to a variety of conspiracy theorist magazines, the ''National Exaggerator'' apparently being one of his favorites.
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* On ''TheRickyGervaisShow'', Karl mentions in his diary that he saw someone reading a magazine called "Carp." Specifically, a "Carp of the Month" article. Later, he searches London for "[[InsistentTerminology UFO Data]]" but keeps getting distracted by gay pornography on the newsstand.
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* In ''A Pup Named ScoobyDoo'', Fred subscribes to a variety of tabloid newspapers and conspiracy theorist magazines with peculiar titles, the ''National Exaggerator'' apparently being one of his favorites.
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* On seperate occations DavidLetterman has presented segments showing both phony and real life examples on ''Late Night/Late Show''.
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* On DC Comics' Htrae (aka Bizarro World) during the Silver Age, one of the most popular newspapers is ''The Yearly Planet''. It's what you get when you employ Bizarros who only work during the weekend.
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** The local priest has a subscription to a magazine about nun wrestling.
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* In one episode of ''MakingFiends'', Vendetta reads ''Evil Magazine''.

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Named after TheWikiRule, its online equivalent. Related to CollectorOfTheStrange and PastimesProvePersonality. If a [[TestosteronePoisoning Manly Man]] subscribes to Cross-stitch Quarterly, it's RealMenWearPink, and if a NightmareFetishist has managed to find a publication devoted to Cross-stitch Bondage Babes, it's RuleThirtySix.

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Named after TheWikiRule, its online equivalent. Related to CollectorOfTheStrange and PastimesProvePersonality. If a [[TestosteronePoisoning Manly Man]] subscribes to Cross-stitch Quarterly, it's RealMenWearPink, and if a NightmareFetishist has managed to find a publication devoted to Cross-stitch Bondage Babes, it's RuleThirtySix.

See also SeverelySpecializedStore.



* Ed of EdEddNEddy owns a copy of Chicks Galore... which is about baby chickens, not girls, much to Eddy's dismay.

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* Ed of EdEddNEddy ''EdEddNEddy'' owns a copy of Chicks Galore... which is about baby chickens, not girls, much to Eddy's dismay.
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* Parodied in ''{{Community}}'' with ''Dean Magazine'', which at point plans to do a cover feature about Dean Pelton. Subverted, however, in that it's cancelled after two issues (before the aforementioned cover feature can appear), presumably because it's "the worst idea for a magazine ever". ''Double'' subverted in that the publication which informs us of the cancellation of ''Dean Magazine'' is none other than ''Magazine Monthly''.
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-->If you are a writer of AlternateHistory, why not try the [[NewYorkCity ''New Amsterdamer'']]? Or how about the ''Pacific Monthly''?

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-->If -->"If you are a writer of AlternateHistory, why not try the [[NewYorkCity ''New Amsterdamer'']]? ''[[NewYorkCity New Amsterdamer]]''? Or how about the ''Pacific Monthly''?
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* In ''TheAreasOfMyExpertise'', John Hodgman provides a list of (mostly) fake periodicals where writers of short stories can submit their work for a variety of increasingly esoteric literary genres.
-->If you are a writer of AlternateHistory, why not try the [[NewYorkCity ''New Amsterdamer'']]? Or how about the ''Pacific Monthly''?
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* GeorgeCarlin devoted a small part of his HBO special ''Jammin' in New York'' on this trope, saying that "any activity engaged in by more than four people in this country has got a fucking magazine devoted to it." In particular, he railed against the fact that there's a magazine for ''walking''.
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* In one episode of ''BoyMeetsWorld'' Eric subscribed to 26 different magazines, each one's title beginning with a different letter of the alphabet, as part of poorly thought out attempt to game the Publisher's Clearing House contest. Among these magazines is ''Chester'', a magazine for people named Chester (Eric had to lie about his name to get the subscription).

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* ''Discworld/GoingPostal'' has various publications for [[CollectorOfTheStrange pin collectors]] (or "pin heads" as they call themselves).
** During the collecting stamps and created similar things for fellow stamp collectors.

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* ''Discworld/GoingPostal'' has various publications for [[CollectorOfTheStrange pin collectors]] (or "pin heads" as they call themselves).
** During the collecting stamps and created similar things for fellow stamp collectors.
themselves). Then, they invented stamps...
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** Believe me, if and when humanity encounters other species, I guarantee such things won't be confined to a small niche market.
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* Used for a joke in ''Left4Dead'': while passing by a magazine stand, [[DeadpanSnarker Zoey]] may teasingly tell [[AccentuateTheNegative Francis]] that they have the latest issue of ''Hating Everything Magazine''. Francis' reply? "I hate latest issues!"

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* ''Discworld/GoingPostal'' has various publications for pin collecters (or "pin heads" as they call themselves).

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* ''Discworld/GoingPostal'' has various publications for [[CollectorOfTheStrange pin collecters collectors]] (or "pin heads" as they call themselves).



** Sherri & Terri subscribe to "First Born Twin" and "Second Born Twin" magazines.



* TruthInTelevision, it's unbelievable how magazines exist about any number of specific interests. "[[http://www.lonympics.co.uk/new/Guest%20Publications.htm This Week's Guest Publications]]" on ''HaveIGotNewsForYou'' are generally excellent examples of these, with magazines such as ''Parking Review'', ''Arthritis News'' and ''Miniature Donkey Talk'' providing some of the headlines.

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* TruthInTelevision, it's unbelievable how magazines exist about any number of specific interests. "[[http://www.lonympics.co.uk/new/Guest%20Publications.htm This Week's Guest Publications]]" on ''HaveIGotNewsForYou'' are generally excellent examples of these, with magazines such as ''Parking Review'', ''Arthritis News'' and ''Miniature Donkey Talk'' providing some of the headlines.
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* ''Dilbert's'' Wally is once seen speculating on the content of his "Sitting There" magazine.
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* Rimmer in ''RedDwarf'' subscribes to ''Fascist Dictator Monthly''. {{Hitler}} was the Mr. October centerfold, apparently. Also, when trying to break Lister, Cat, and Kryten's spirits during a period of Quarantine, Rimmer supplies them with one ''Knitting'' magazine as almost their only form of entertainment.

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* Rimmer in ''RedDwarf'' subscribes to ''Fascist Dictator Monthly''. {{Hitler}} was the Mr. October centerfold, apparently. Also, when trying to break Lister, Cat, and Kryten's spirits during a period of Quarantine, Rimmer supplies them with one ''Knitting'' magazine as almost their only form of entertainment. Then, in the episode "Krytie TV", there's the issue of ''Morris Dancer Monthly'' ("That's mine!") that they plant in Ackerman's quarters.
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** And in TheMovie, Grandpa is seen reading an issue of ''Oatmeal Enthusiast''.
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** Homer Simpson was once shown napping on the couch with a copy of ''Modern Fart Denier'' on his stomach.
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**Also: ''Parking Today''
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* {{Psych}} has Gus, the uptight one of the pair who is more concerned with breaking the law, subscribing to "Safe-crackers monthly" or something along those lines. He's fascinated by locks and quite adept at opening them.
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* In ''HarryPotter'', there is "Which Broom?"; although given the popularity of quidditch in the wizarding world, this is probably not so obscure.

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* In ''HarryPotter'', there is "Which Broom?"; ''Which Broom?''; although given the popularity of quidditch in the wizarding world, this is probably not so obscure.



* Rimmer in ''RedDwarf'' subscribes to ''Fascist Dictator Monthly''. Hitler was the Mr. October centerfold, apparently. Also, when trying to break Lister, Cat, and Kryten's spirits during a period of Quarantine, Rimmer supplies them with one Knitting magazine as almost their only form of entertainment.

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* Rimmer in ''RedDwarf'' subscribes to ''Fascist Dictator Monthly''. Hitler {{Hitler}} was the Mr. October centerfold, apparently. Also, when trying to break Lister, Cat, and Kryten's spirits during a period of Quarantine, Rimmer supplies them with one Knitting ''Knitting'' magazine as almost their only form of entertainment.



* MassEffect2 allows you to purchase an issue of Fornax, a titillating alien magazine. Featuring a [[NaughtyTentacles Hanar]] on the cover.

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* MassEffect2 ''MassEffect2'' allows you to purchase an issue of Fornax, ''Fornax'', a titillating alien magazine. Featuring a [[NaughtyTentacles Hanar]] on the cover.



* ''{{Homestuck}}'': Dad subscribes to The Serious Jester.

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* ''{{Homestuck}}'': Dad subscribes to The ''The Serious Jester.Jester''.



* In ''A Pup Named ScoobyDoo'', Fred subscribes to a variety of tabloid newspapers and conspiracy theorist magazines with peculiar titles, the "National Exaggerator" apparently being one of his favorites.
* In ''FamilyGuy'', we learn that Cleveland subscribes to black-guy magaznies like "Grape Soda Today".

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* In ''A Pup Named ScoobyDoo'', Fred subscribes to a variety of tabloid newspapers and conspiracy theorist magazines with peculiar titles, the "National Exaggerator" ''National Exaggerator'' apparently being one of his favorites.
* In ''FamilyGuy'', we learn that Cleveland subscribes to black-guy magaznies like "Grape ''Grape Soda Today".
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* TruthInTelevision, it's unbelievable how magazines exist about any number of specific interests.
** "[[http://www.lonympics.co.uk/new/Guest%20Publications.htm This Week's Guest Publications]]" on ''HaveIGotNewsForYou'' are generally excellent examples of these, with magazines such as ''Parking Review'', ''Arthritis News'' and ''Miniature Donkey Talk'' providing some of the headlines.

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* TruthInTelevision, it's unbelievable how magazines exist about any number of specific interests.
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interests. "[[http://www.lonympics.co.uk/new/Guest%20Publications.htm This Week's Guest Publications]]" on ''HaveIGotNewsForYou'' are generally excellent examples of these, with magazines such as ''Parking Review'', ''Arthritis News'' and ''Miniature Donkey Talk'' providing some of the headlines.
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* Vince in ''TheMightyBoosh''' subscibes to hyper-cutting-edge fashion magazine ''Cheekbone'', which has to be delivered by {{ninja}}s to avoid being obsolete ''by the time it's read''.

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* Vince in ''TheMightyBoosh''' ''TheMightyBoosh'' subscibes to hyper-cutting-edge fashion magazine ''Cheekbone'', which has to be delivered by {{ninja}}s to avoid being obsolete ''by the time it's read''.

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