James Montgomery Flagg’s 1917 Uncle Sam “I Want You” poster was based on the original British Lord Kitchener poster of three years earlier. It was used to recruit soldiers for both World War I and World War II. The Uncle Sam character is actually based on Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from upstate NY who shipped beef to the U.S. Army in barrels marked “U.S.” during the War of 1812. Flagg called it “most famous poster in the world.” We’d have to agree as countless artists have given it their own twist with iconic characters substituting for Uncle Sam like Darth Vader, Doctor Doom, GI Joe’s Cobra, Master Shredder and more. Check it out after the jump.

The Social Network out-friended Life As We Know It last weekend pulling in $15 mil. This week features pranksters, seniors, overachievers, crime families, insecure dudes, and black Presidents who want to rob you blind! Happy Boss Day, you’re FIRED! Now, you can read our previews.

Ronald Reagan was president, an unknown singer named Madonna appeared on the horizon and the Apple computer was born. It was the 80s, an era that was all about change, especially in music. For those of you unfamiliar with the 80′s sound, following are 11 bitchin’ songs that defined the era.

To begin, it doesn’t matter how we got where we are. I really don’t care how often Obama wants to talk about who is to blame, but we are here now, we are screwed and we have to get out. YES, we know, McCain was not voted Miss Congeniality…we heard. And yes, no one really knows how to pronounce Ahmadinejad – we got it.
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