''Mad Kids'' was

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' spin-off of '' Mad''. Between 16 November 2005 and 2009, there were 14 issues of ''Mad Kids'',; a publication aimed at a younger demographic. Reminiscent of ''

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Magazine'', it emphasized current kids' entertainment (i.e.

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), albeit with an impudent voice.

Content

Much of the content of ''Mad Kids'' had originally appeared in the parent publication; reprinted material was chosen and edited to reflect

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ers' interests. But the quarterly magazine also included newly commissioned articles and cartoons, as well as puzzles, bonus inserts, a calendar and other activity-related content common to kids' magazines.

References

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