Mad #160

In a satirical take on the film *Staying Alive*, a Brooklyn youth tries to make it as a dancer—despite having neither the talent nor the smarts for the job. His journey is a chaotic, deadpan comedy of errors, where ambition collides with complete lack of skill.

In "De leuke kant van...", a wry, observational humor piece from Mad #160, a narrator muses with dry wit on the absurdities of everyday life—ranging from the quirks of vintage wine enthusiasts and the frustrations of an overeager pet, to the oddities of job interviews, dinner guests who never leave, and the strange satisfaction of winning a bet. With a deadpan tone and sharp eye for the ridiculous, the story explores the little ironies in routines, relationships, and personal habits, all while never quite committing to a punchline—just letting the observations linger, like a slightly off-taste wine.