| Editor | Dan Thoennessen |
|---|---|
| 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. Dan Thoennessen is the current editor.
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.[1]
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.[2] The Heckler staff attended a campus forum on "Racism and Satire" in the wake of these articles on December 15, 2009.[3]
Several of the original writers for the Heckler went on work for Cracked magazine, and were credited with its revival.[4] Former editor Jack Stuef also writes for The Onion satirical newspaper.[5]
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