Here’s The New November/December 2026 “What The Heck Is It?” Game.
DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS?
To play, come up with the right answer, or for better odds of winning, make up a silly, or inventive answer that we find funny or clever that describes the gizmo shown. We give away up to 18 autographed copies of MAD Magazine. (Up to 6 for the correct answer, up to 12 for cute, silly answers.)
You’ll be playing for the February 2027 issue of MAD, produced by the tiny (it’s down to two people!) LA MAD staff. Remember cute or clever wrong answers have a better chance of winning! Please be sure to put ” WTHII” in the subject line of your email so we can pick it out quickly. The judges have very small attention spans, so make sure entries are no more than 25 words, and please, just one guess per entry. You must sign your entry with a nickname, screen name, fake name, or even real name, but sign it! If it’s not signed, it’s not eligible. Email your entry to gizwizbiz@gmail.com by midnight (EST) October 31, 2026. By entering you agree this is a game for fun and laughs.
Winning answers are published on this website the 1st or 2nd of January 2027, so come back to see if you won. Because like MAD, we’re really low budget here, we can only mail winning copies to the United States. Please don’t answer on this website; it won’t count. Good Luck! Winners outside the US can have a now 40 year old Alfred E. Neuman photo autographed to them, scanned and emailed to them.
Again, sign your entry with something, or it won’t count.
Entries go to: gizwizbiz@gmail.com
Winners With The Correct Answer For the Sept/Oct 2026 WTHII? Game.
That gadget is a breathing exercise device.
It’s said to have 5 adjustable reistances for training your diaphragm and external intercostal muscles.It’s on Amazon under many different names, prices from about $50 to $24. The link below is for the lowest price I could find on 11/1/26 
It’s here on Amazon https://link.amazon/B06ZRBkjZ
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Four people got it, or had answers close enough to be winners.
Mom had something that looked like this for COPD. Was called a breather. Ray from MD.
A lung exerciser – Jason Dorsey
it is a breath exerciser. Steve O.
Breather device that is used to strengthen respiratory/breathing muscles. Bob A.
See how to collect your prize at the bottom of the ‘Cute, Clever, Could Be’ panel below.
Winners with Cute, Clever, ‘Could Be’ Answers.
Toupee holder with tie down clips to thwart kitties looking for a cat toy. John G
Toy for Minions called a “boing-boing” to hit each other in the head with it.
Beckee
It’s a head from a no-frills, discount robot. Keith Phillip
It’s a build your own lightbulb! Arnie Buck
Digital Electronic Egg Sock Darner. Johnny B
A futuristic maraca. Thom M
Dummy head you strap to the passenger headrest so you can ride in the HOV lane without getting a ticket. – Dan
First failed prototype of the AirPod. Ben micek
Is it an enema? Betty Bentley
Miniature water tower Dick uses on his backyard train set. Rich R
First prototype LED light bulb just out of its mold Bill Chambers
Gizelda styles her wigs using this mannequin head. DanD
An ear muff warming stand, USB port rechargeable. Nancy S.
Rubber squeeze ball for your bicycle horn to make it way louder. Marty
WINNERS Who live in the U.S.only, get issue #602, the December 2026 MAD issue! MAD moved to LA in December 2017 but I’m continuing the WTHII game and sending out MAD magazines to winners since so many people say they love to play it. Winners of MAD magazine are for US addresses only. Postage to Canada is way too high! If you win and live in the US, email me your full name & address and put MAD WINNER in the subject so I can pick it out easily. I’ll autograph your MAD with your first name & my name unless you specify “Dick’s name only”. If you won this game more than once using different names, please just ask for one MAD magazine. If you live anywhere outside of the US email me with WINNER in the subject line and I’ll autograph an Alfred E. Neuman photo to you, scan it & email a high res image to you. You can print it out & no one should know the difference. (I’ve done it quite a few times already and people say the photo looks great.)
Email me at: gizwizbiz@gmail.com
Here’s The New September/October 2026 “What The Heck Is It?” Game.
Do you know what it is?
To play, come up with the right answer, or for better odds of winning, make up a silly, or inventive answer that we find funny or clever that describes the gizmo shown. We give away up to 18 autographed copies of MAD Magazine. (Up to 6 for the correct answer, up to 12 for cute, silly answers.)
You’ll be playing for the December 2026 issue of MAD, produced by the tiny (it’s down to two people!) LA MAD staff. Remember cute or clever wrong answers have a better chance of winning! Please be sure to put ” WTHII” in the subject line of your email so we can pick it out quickly. The judges have very small attention spans, so make sure entries are no more than 25 words, and please, just one guess per entry. You must sign your entry with a nickname, screen name, fake name, or even real name, but sign it! If it’s not signed, it’s not eligible. Email your entry to gizwizbiz@gmail.com by midnight (EST) October 31, 2026. By entering you agree this is a game for fun and laughs.
Winning answers are published on this website the 1st or 2nd of November 2026, so come back to see if you won. Because like MAD, we’re really low budget here, we can only mail winning copies to the United States. Please don’t answer on this website; it won’t count. Good Luck! Winners outside the US can have a now 40 year old Alfred E. Neuman photo autographed to them, scanned and emailed to them.
Again, sign your entry with something, or it won’t count.
Entries go to: gizwizbiz@gmail.com
Winners With The Correct Answer For the July/August 2026 WTHII? Game.
Yes, it was a slow dog feeder bowl. I checked Amazon and the one I bought is no longer available, but fear not, there are dozens more dog slow feeders on Amazon to check out. https://amzn.to/3T6OO9m 
As an Amazon Associate Giz Wiz Biz earns from qualifying Amazon purchases. You pay no more.
Winners with the correct answer:
A slow feeder bowl designed to challenge dogs. KevinB
Automatic dog feeder bowl. It drove our dog crazy and he started chewing on the dog bowl. Mr tom
Rotating dog bowl designed to encourage slower eating for pets. Phil from Punxsutawney
Automated dog bowl feeder. Doug Graham
See how to collect your prize at the bottom of the ‘Cute, Clever, Could Be’ panel below.
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