UFO Times

Magazine Overview

This issue of UFO Times, identified by the number '20', presents a collection of quirky and often controversial news items, primarily focusing on 'Latest Pub Crazes' and internet humor from the late 1990s and early 2000s. The publication was printed by Emjay Reprographics in Nottingham.

Latest Pub Crazes

The magazine details several unusual events happening in pubs and related venues. One report highlights the powerful mud-wrestling act of Julie Matthews (17, 35C-24-35) in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. Her partner, Angela Andrews (19, 34-22-34), described Matthews as 'strong as an ox'. The act led to Mike, Julie's boyfriend, dislocating his elbow during a challenge. Julie then reportedly KO'd two Daily Sport readers simultaneously in a tub on Seaburn beach.

Another feature focuses on a new £1 million 'Glo' nightspot in South Shields, which offered a £4,000 boob job as the prize for a Miss Wet T-shirt contest. The contest involved scantily-clad women climbing into a paddling pool, being doused in cold water, and dancing for judges. The boss, Kerrie Spencer, defended the event as offering a chance to get something desired for free. However, a 70-year-old protester, Doreen Monteiro, strongly condemned the event as 'disgusting and degrading to women'.

Internet Humor

In addition to pub crazes, the issue includes a section titled '...AND LASTLY...' which presents a compilation of internet jokes that function as a dictionary using celebrity names. Examples provided include:

• CHARLIE DIMMOCK: Defined as a 'Water feature such as male urinal.' with an example usage: "Watch my pint, I'm just gonna go and splash the dimmock."
• SADDAM: Defined as 'Fucked off. Gone. Vamoosed.' with an example usage: "Where's Billy, it's his round. Oh, has he done a Saddam again?"
• CHARLOTTE CHURCH: Defined as 'A place of worship for men.'
• FERN BRITTON: Defined as 'A fat shrub.'
• WESTBROOK: Defined as '1. Celebrity mental home. 2. To put one's nose out of joint.'

These jokes are attributed to 'D. Sport, 16/5/03'.

Cartoon and Commentary

The issue includes a cartoon depicting two men at a bar, with one remarking, 'I'll say he's clever... he hasn't paid for one round yet!'. Another illustration features a bottle labeled 'Dribbly's Devilled Scrolum' promising '500 Megaton Strength Guaranteed'. The comic strip 'Andy Capp' also appears, with a dialogue about having a 'Happy Hour' or a 'Mildly Amusing Hour'.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The magazine appears to focus on sensational, often risqué, and humorous news items, particularly those related to British pub culture and emerging internet trends. The editorial stance seems to lean towards reporting on the bizarre and the provocative, as evidenced by the coverage of the mud wrestling and the 'boob job' contest. The inclusion of internet jokes suggests an awareness of contemporary popular culture and humor. The overall tone is light-hearted and sensationalist, aiming to entertain with unusual stories and jokes.