Mad #237

"Paltry Guise" is a sharp, witty installment from Dave Berg’s signature satirical style, where everyday scenarios—from awkward birthday gifts to car troubles and workplace quirks—are turned on their head with a perfectly timed punchline. Written, drawn, and inked by Berg himself, this 1983 issue of Mad delivers its usual blend of social observation and absurdity, all wrapped in the classic humor that made the series a staple of American comic culture.