Mad #223
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Dullus," Dave Berg delivers his signature satirical wit to a series of everyday scenarios, from the absurdity of parking to the quiet drama of a dentist visit, all rendered with his precise, deadpan humor. A standout in the Mad series' long tradition of sharp social commentary, this 1981 issue collects a string of clever, bite-sized riffs on modern life, illustrated with Berg’s unmistakable style and capped off with a cover by Sam Viviano that perfectly captures the tone.
A wry, spot-on parade of absurdity in "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #223, where everyday moments—from parking woes to awkward reunions and the perils of dental visits—are skewered with the magazine’s signature deadpan wit. Each short sketch, typeset with crisp precision, turns the mundane into the hilariously ridiculous, all without a single punchline feeling out of place.
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Reprinted in Mad #146 (1981), Mad #147 (1981), Mad #148 (1981), Norsk Mad #1/1981 (1981), Mad #152 (1981), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #54 (1985), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #52 (1985), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #55 (1986), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #56 (1986), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #72 (1990), Mad #17 (2021)
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