FEATURES 100 WE WANT ANSWERS! Moby
Melville's whale of an artist spouts off on vegans, penis puns, and the worst pickup lines ever.
104 COVER GIRL
HU'S THAT GIRL Kelly Hu, star of this month's thriller The Scorpion King, is more than just a
black-belt Hawaiian hottie. She's also a Spam junkie, a comedian, and a self-described
"dork with a good body."Wanna see her prove it?
114 STAR WARS EXCLUSIVE:
TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE
George Lucas and the cast of Star Wars: Episode II—Attack of the Clones
reveal what it took to get Jar Jar banished to a galaxy far, far away, what Natalie
Portman's really like, and more.
124 SUMMER FLICKS
THE FRIGGIN' BIG PICTURE SHOW
Scooby-Doo, Austin Powers 3, Mr. Deeds. We break down the hottest summer blockbusters
and bust on all the box office busts. Say that five times fast.
132 SHE CALLS HERSELF LIL'
LIL' KIM
Lil'Kim loves the sound of camera shutters, and we love the sound of clothes hitting
the floor. Come see us make beautiful music together.
140 BOMBS AWAY
IN SHALLOW WATER
The true story of the Nazi sub that attacked the United States.An exclusive Maxim
investigation.
152 LOVE SHACKS
CHICKPROOF YOUR PAD
Who the heck knows what women want these days? Women, you dumb-ass. We show you
what your kickin' crib is unintentionally telling your targets...uh, dates.
158 VEGAS, BABY!
COUNTDOWN TO FIGHT NIGHT
We deflower Sin City! Maxim's barely legal bash in Vegas is laid bare for all
to see.Tara Reid doin'the butt, naked chicks taking over the pool, Scooby Snacks
for everyone. Don't miss it.
166 APRIL IN MAY
O' MERCY!
April O'Brien is more than just a fashion model. She's a 5'8" blonde model...for
all that's right in the world. REGULARS
26 LETTERS
The people have spoken! You want mullets, figure skating, and sexy girls. OK,
but just this once.
34 JOKES
Not your girth, but any other joke may net you $150.
36 CIRCUS MAXIMUS
Time release handcuffs, toilet fishing, and dumb insurance policies. Plus: J.J.
vs. J.J.
48 GIRL, INTERCEPTED
KIDNAP CUTIE Heather Wahlquist, best known as Denzel Washington's hostage in John Q, is poised
to be the next white-hot starlet. Who cares if she's not really blonde? Everything
else is real—as in real nice.
58 HOW TO
Steal home, get into any nightclub, pretend you're twins, and write a hit song
(with or without Britney).
66 SAYS HER
SPOT A ONE-NIGHT WONDER
Some girls just want to have sex: no strings attached, no brunch, no phone calls
the next day. Interested?
70 SPORTS
DARK HORSE
What's that stench at the horse track? Corruption. In fact, you've got some on
your shoe.
76 WHAT'S UP, DOC?
ASK DR. MAXIM
The world's sexiest M.D.talks green snot, oral sex, and pain—good ol'-fashioned
pain.
80 THE EDGE
GIMME SHELTER
Ready for the grab-ankle game that is buying a house? Find the perfect pad without
the price.
86 HOT ZONE
Elvis Costello, Neil Young, the Goo Goo Dolls, and the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion—what
else do you need to know?
175 MAXIMWEAR
Evil threads for any occasion and sandals that will send your feet straight to
heaven.
189 TOP GEAR
All the world's greatest gadgets in one place, some of them so cool we just had
to take 'em home. Better luck next month. J!
198 WINE & DINE!
ROAST CHICKEN
Our kooky cook serves up the best roast chicken recipe ever. Plus: the truth behind
famous liquor heads like Johnnie Walker, Jose Cuervo,Jack Daniel, Jim Beam, and
more...
208 BAR EXAM
Hey, stupid! (Find out if were talking to you.)