Cover: Jack Rickard
Mad #189
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In "The Omenous," a hilariously grim parody of Welcome Back, Kotter, a perpetually unfunny teacher struggles to connect with a class of inner-city teens whose jokes are even worse than his. Written by Lou Silverstone and brought to life with sharp, expressive art by Angelo Torres, this 1977 Mad issue delivers a laugh-filled satire of classroom culture, with Jack Rickard’s cover capturing the absurdity in full.
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In a parody of the TV series "Welcome Back, Kotter," a teacher who tells bad jokes teaches a class of inner city youths who tell worse jokes.
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