In going through 40 years of SAM covers to choose the best for the cover of this issue, we also came across a few we’d rather forget. Perhaps you’ll remember some of them…
This cover (Jan. 1994) provoked a lot of laughs from lift construction crews across the continent. The only one not laughing was the poor fellow with the split pants on the right.
This cover (Jan. 1994) provoked a lot of laughs from lift construction crews across the continent. The only one not laughing was the poor fellow with the split pants on the right.
In Fall 1977, the post office “misplaced” our cover. So, it was replaced with a letter explaining the problem. Postal workers across the country sent in angry mail about our making fun of them.
In Fall 1977, the post office “misplaced” our cover. So, it was replaced with a letter explaining the problem. Postal workers across the country sent in angry mail about our making fun of them.
In order to pay homage to our European readers, we devoted a cover (Sept. 1993) to one of their installations. The name of the ski area, however, is an unfortunate choice for English-speakers.
In order to pay homage to our European readers, we devoted a cover (Sept. 1993) to one of their installations. The name of the ski area, however, is an unfortunate choice for English-speakers.
It took two issues of letters to explain why this man was working without a safety harness. The answer? He was only 10 feet off the ground, even though the angle implied more. (May 1992)
It took two issues of letters to explain why this man was working without a safety harness. The answer? He was only 10 feet off the ground, even though the angle implied more. (May 1992)
Going to the opposite extreme, this busy photo (March 1995) caused headaches if stared at too long. We shudder to think how many readers had their eyes checked after this cover came out.
Going to the opposite extreme, this busy photo (March 1995) caused headaches if stared at too long. We shudder to think how many readers had their eyes checked after this cover came out.
In the original photo one could actually make out the groomers on the hill with a mountain behind. Blown up, this cover (Sept. 1983) disproves the theory that less is more. So much for getting creative.
In the original photo one could actually make out the groomers on the hill with a mountain behind. Blown up, this cover (Sept. 1983) disproves the theory that less is more. So much for getting creative.
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