Potrzebie is a Polish word popularized by its non sequitur use as a running gag in the early issues of Mad not long after the comic book began in 1952. The word is pronounced in Polish and is a declined form of the noun "potrzeba" (which means "need"), but in English it was purportedly pronounced or . Its Eastern European feel was a perfect fit for the New York Jewish style of the magazine.

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  • Potrzebie is a Polish word popularized by its non sequitur use as a running gag in the early issues of Mad not long after the comic book began in 1952. The word is pronounced in Polish and is a declined form of the noun "potrzeba" (which means "need"), but in English it was purportedly pronounced or . Its Eastern European feel was a perfect fit for the New York Jewish style of the magazine. (en)
  • Potrzebie - to słowo zaczerpnięte z języka polskiego, swoista ciekawostka socjologiczna połowy XX wieku w USA (pl)
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  • Potrzebie is a Polish word popularized by its non sequitur use as a running gag in the early issues of Mad not long after the comic book began in 1952. The word is pronounced in Polish and is a declined form of the noun "potrzeba" (which means "need"), but in English it was purportedly pronounced or . Its Eastern European feel was a perfect fit for the New York Jewish style of the magazine. (en)
  • Potrzebie - to słowo zaczerpnięte z języka polskiego, swoista ciekawostka socjologiczna połowy XX wieku w USA (pl)
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  • Potrzebie (en)
  • Potrzebie (pl)
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