Mad #118

"In the Out Exit" is a standout entry in EC's Mad #118 (1968), a clever and sardonic take on everyday absurdities, all penned and illustrated by the legendary Al Jaffee. With his signature deadpan wit, Jaffee presents a series of deliberately obtuse questions, each met with a perfectly timed, dryly sarcastic reply—complete with a blank space for readers to craft their own snarky answers. The cover, by Norman Mingo, captures the issue’s irreverent spirit with its sharp, stylized line work.