Mad #301

Mar 1991 · EC · 1.75 USD

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"Gauche" in Mad #301 (1991) delivers another sharp, satirical dive into the quirks of modern life, with Dave Berg's signature wit and visual flair skewering everything from office rituals to mall culture and the absurdities of modern logic. Cover by Richard Williams captures the issue’s playful cynicism, making it a standout in the series’ long tradition of clever, no-holds-barred humor.

Contains 17 stories

Gauche

5 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

Patrick Swayze [as Sham]Demi MooreWhoopi GoldbergTony Goldwyn [as Carl]

The Surprising Seafaring Scenario

1 pp · Humor

Just What Is an Eternal Optimist???

2 pp · Humor

Basic Underlying Premises of Various Products, Trends, and Fashions

3 pp

New Kids Albums of the 21st Century

2 pp

Spy vs. Spy

1 pp · Humor

The Black Spythe White Spy

The Lighter Side of...

5 pp · Humor

In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #301, Jo finds herself navigating a whirlwind of absurdities—from office politics and mall culture to the quirks of modern sports and the baffling logic of doctors—each page skewering a different slice of life with sharp, satirical precision. With no writer or artist credited beyond typeset letters, the humor lands with the classic, deadpan wit that defined Mad’s signature style in 1991.

The Receptionist’s Revolting Resolution

1 pp · Humor

Ms. HamiltonDr. Max Schouweiler

Little-Known (and Rarely Called) Sports Infractions

2 pp

Warning Labels of the Future Designed to Head Off Potential Lawsuits

2 pp · Satire-Parody

The New Benchmarks, Records and Barriers that Mankind Is Rapidly Approaching Part I

2 pp

The Bloodcurdling Blue-Cross Brouhaha

1 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

The Real Demographics of Various TV Audiences Volume II