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Dr. Zizmor, king of subway ads, has retired, prompting tributes on Twitter. (Photo: Twitter)
Jan 4

Twitter Pays Tribute to Dr. Zizmor After His Retirement

Once the news broke, Dr. Zizmor began trending on Twitter, as subway riders fondly remembered his ubiquitous ads.
By John Bonazzo
Jan 17

Nick Kroll on Dr. Zizmor Parody Ads, Padma Lakshmi, and Chris Kattan

For anyone taking the subway lately, you might have noticed a familiar-looking ad. An angry-looking man offering his services for
By Drew Grant

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