Mad #256

Jul 1985 · EC · 1.25 USD

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"Die-Nasty" delivers a sharp, satirical dive into the absurdities of everyday life, all drawn with the signature wit of Dave Berg. With his trademark deadpan humor and meticulous detail, Berg skewers modern anxieties—from jogging to weddings, from office politics to TV-induced dread—making this 1985 Mad classic a timeless, if slightly weary, commentary on the routines we pretend to enjoy. The cover by Richard Williams perfectly captures the issue’s sardonic spirit.

Contains 16 stories

Die-Nasty

6 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

One Fine Sunday Afternoon in the Jungle

1 pp · Humor

The Mad Wrestling Primer

3 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

Raising Money with Other Forms of Legalized Gambling

2 pp · Humor

The Mad Emergency Barf-Inducing Technique the Potrzebie Maneuver

3 pp · Humor

The Lighter Side of...

5 pp · Humor

In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #256, a sharp, typeset satire takes a wry, deadpan look at the absurdities of everyday life—from the futility of jogging to the chaos of weddings, the grind of work, and the endless quirks of modern relationships. With its signature blend of dry wit and observational humor, the story skewers the mundane with a perfectly timed punchline for every chapter of daily frustration.

One Fine Tuesday Morning Uptown

1 pp · Humor

Join Mad's Trendy Book of the Month Club

2 pp · Humor

The Mad Practical Driving Test

3 pp · Humor

Pastimes for Nerds

2 pp · Humor

If the Miller Lite Beer Gang Ran This Country

2 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

Mad's Really Perplexing Mysteries of Life

2 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody