Mad #325

In this playful satire from Mad #325, diary entries from Brooklyn’s Doris Feldstein chronicle the absurdly wholesome upbringing of Herman Feldstein—Superman, raised by Jewish parents. From his infancy in a Brooklyn basement to undergoing circumcision, attending Hebrew school, and eventually becoming a radiologist, Herman’s life is a hilariously grounded take on heroism, tradition, and the everyday.

In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #325, a sharp, satirical glance at everyday absurdities unfolds across four pages of classic Mad humor, poking fun at the quirks of repairs, office life, and the strange logic of big business—all delivered with the magazine’s signature deadpan wit. With no writer or artist credited beyond typeset letters, the focus remains firmly on the punchy, relatable satire of modern routines and human foibles.