Mad #339
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Fiends" delivers a sharp, satirical skewering of modern life in 1995, where Dave Berg’s signature deadpan wit cuts through everything from sports scandals to therapy sessions, office politics to family planning. With razor-sharp commentary on fame, consumer culture, and the absurdity of expertise, this Mad classic feels as fresh today as it did when it hit stands. The cover by Jack Davis, a master of grotesque caricature, perfectly captures the issue’s biting tone.
In "The Lighter Side of…," a sharp, satirical glance at modern life unfolds through a series of quick, punchy vignettes—each poking fun at the absurdities of fame, work, relationships, and everyday routines, all delivered with the deadpan wit that defines Mad’s signature humor. With no writer or artist credited beyond typeset letters, the story’s voice feels like a sardonic commentary from the margins of society, where every routine moment hides a little irony.
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Reprinted in Norsk Mad #2/1996 (1996), Mad for Decades #[nn] (2007), Mad #39 (2024)
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