Mad #280

In "A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a High School Prom," Dave Berg delivers his signature satirical take on the chaos and absurdity of teenage rituals, poking fun at everything from parental expectations to the hidden logistics of prom night. With sharp wit and deadpan humor, the story examines the mundane pressures of planning, the irony of adult oversight, and the small, ridiculous decisions that define the evening—all drawn with Berg’s precise, iconic style. The cover, by Mort Drucker, captures the event’s exaggerated glamour with a touch of mock grandeur.