“Truthiness Alert: This cover image is a composite photo. Britney did not pose for the picture. That, sadly, is not her body.”

So reads the March cover of Blender. Even if you miss the small disclaimer copy, a second glance at the cover reveals the gag – note the Mouseketeer hat brimming with cigarette butts. Crafty, if a little wise. But is the double-take cover gimmick wearing out?… Hello New York, hello Texas Monthly, hello Radar every single month.

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