Mad #240

In "Tootsie Role," Dave Berg delivers a sharp, character-driven slice of life with his signature wit and observational humor, exploring the quiet chaos of everyday growing up—from shoplifting mishaps and awkward doctor visits to the endless parade of small rebellions and parental expectations. Rendered in his precise, expressive style with inks by Berg himself, and framed by Jack Rickard’s lively cover, this 1983 Mad classic captures the absurdity of adolescence with a perfectly timed punchline.