Mad #274
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "LA Lewd," Dave Berg serves up his signature satirical take on modern absurdities, weaving together the quiet chaos of daily life—from hospital visits and marital squabbles to the strange rituals of jogging and birthday rituals—through a series of sharp, self-aware vignettes. With his trademark wit and meticulous detail, Berg’s writing and art (pencils, inks) deliver a biting, observant look at the little ironies that define routine existence, all framed by Mort Drucker’s exaggerated, deadpan cover.
In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #274, Jo navigates a whirlwind of everyday absurdities—from hospital visits and marital squabbles to the hidden perils of jogging and birthday parties—each moment skewering the quiet frustrations of routine life. With sharp, typeset lettering amplifying the satire, the story finds humor in the tiny, universal ironies that make daily existence feel like a never-ending punchline.
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Reprinted in Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #86 (1993), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #87 (1993), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #89 (1993), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #92 (1994), Mad Special [Mad Super Special] #104 (1995), Tales Calculated to Drive You Mad #8 (1999), Mad for Decades #[nn] (2007), Mad's Greatest Artists: Mort Drucker #[nn] (2012), Mad's Greatest Artists: Don Martin #[nn] (2014), Mad's Greatest Writers: Frank Jacobs #[nn] (2015)
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