What is henry beard?

Henry Beard is an American humorist, author, and founder of the satirical magazine "National Lampoon." He was born on June 1, 1945 in New York City. Beard attended Harvard University, where he was a member of the Harvard Lampoon, a humor magazine that served as a precursor to the National Lampoon.

In 1970, Beard co-founded the National Lampoon magazine along with Doug Kenney and Robert Hoffman. The magazine became known for its irreverent and satirical take on American culture, politics, and society. Beard served as the editor of National Lampoon from 1970 to 1975.

In addition to his work with National Lampoon, Beard has written several books, including parodies of popular literature such as "Bored of the Rings" (a spoof of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings") and "The Official Politically Correct Dictionary and Handbook."

Henry Beard is known for his sharp wit, clever wordplay, and ability to skewer societal norms and conventions with his comedic writing. He continues to be a prominent figure in the world of satire and humor.