The Brown Jug
Encyclopedia
The Brown Jug is a student-run humor magazine at Brown University
. Founded in February 1920, it is the university's oldest humor publication and second-oldest publication overall (behind The Brown Daily Herald
, founded in 1891). According to the Encyclopedia Brunoniana
, the Jug's original statement of purpose read, "The Brown Jug, a magazine of wit, administered in monthly installments, is published by the Board of Jugglers ... The Brown Jug is on sale on news stands, hotel stands and railroad stations in Providence, New York and Boston."
Since 1920, the Brown Jug has been dissolved and resurrected a number of times. It first ceased publication in 1933 and was revived in 1967. As noted by the Encyclopedia Brunoniana, "It was not the same." In 1986 it was renamed Exit 20 and ran under that moniker until rechristened The Brown Jug in May 1999. This incarnation of the Jug, the second in its history, came to an end in spring 2008.
In fall 2009, it was revived once again by members of Brown's satirical newspaper, The Brown Noser. The so-called "New Brown Jug" scrapped the Mad Magazine style of the 1967-2008 period, instead opting for a clean black-and-white design with content more akin to the long-form satire found in McSweeney's
. It continues to be published in this form.
The Brown Jug intends to launch a new website in winter 2010.
Brown University
Brown University is a private, Ivy League university located in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Founded in 1764 prior to American independence from the British Empire as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations early in the reign of King George III ,...
. Founded in February 1920, it is the university's oldest humor publication and second-oldest publication overall (behind The Brown Daily Herald
The Brown Daily Herald
The Brown Daily Herald is the student newspaper of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. It is financially and editorially independent of the University, and publishes Monday through Friday during the academic year with additional issues during commencement, summer and orientation...
, founded in 1891). According to the Encyclopedia Brunoniana
Encyclopedia Brunoniana
Encyclopedia Brunoniana is an American reference work by Martha Mitchell covering Brown University. Published in 1993 by the Brown University Library, the encyclopedia has 629 pages. A digital version can be read free of charge on the Internet....
, the Jug's original statement of purpose read, "The Brown Jug, a magazine of wit, administered in monthly installments, is published by the Board of Jugglers ... The Brown Jug is on sale on news stands, hotel stands and railroad stations in Providence, New York and Boston."
Since 1920, the Brown Jug has been dissolved and resurrected a number of times. It first ceased publication in 1933 and was revived in 1967. As noted by the Encyclopedia Brunoniana, "It was not the same." In 1986 it was renamed Exit 20 and ran under that moniker until rechristened The Brown Jug in May 1999. This incarnation of the Jug, the second in its history, came to an end in spring 2008.
In fall 2009, it was revived once again by members of Brown's satirical newspaper, The Brown Noser. The so-called "New Brown Jug" scrapped the Mad Magazine style of the 1967-2008 period, instead opting for a clean black-and-white design with content more akin to the long-form satire found in McSweeney's
McSweeney's
McSweeney's is an American publishing house founded by editor Dave Eggers.Apart from its book list, McSweeney's is responsible for four regular publications: the quarterly literary journal,...
. It continues to be published in this form.
The Brown Jug intends to launch a new website in winter 2010.
Notable alumni
- S. J. PerelmanS. J. PerelmanSidney Joseph Perelman, almost always known as S. J. Perelman , was an American humorist, author, and screenwriter. He is best known for his humorous short pieces written over many years for The New Yorker...
'25, American humorist known for his work with The New YorkerThe New YorkerThe New Yorker is an American magazine of reportage, commentary, criticism, essays, fiction, satire, cartoons and poetry published by Condé Nast...
and the Marx BrothersMarx BrothersThe Marx Brothers were an American family comedy act, originally from New York City, that enjoyed success in Vaudeville, Broadway, and motion pictures from the early 1900s to around 1950...
. Started as a cartoonist and writer for the Jug before becoming Editor in his senior year.
External links
- The Brown Jug 'Encyclopedia BrunonianaEncyclopedia BrunonianaEncyclopedia Brunoniana is an American reference work by Martha Mitchell covering Brown University. Published in 1993 by the Brown University Library, the encyclopedia has 629 pages. A digital version can be read free of charge on the Internet....
- Defunct website for the pre-revival Jug
- Current official website