Mad #346

Jun 1996 · EC · 2.50 USD; 3.50 CAD

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"Smellen" delivers a sharp, satirical dive into the quirks of modern life through the signature wit of Dave Berg, whose writing and art blend perfectly in this 1996 installment of Mad. From office absurdities to the strange logic of therapy and the hidden drama in everyday routines, the issue finds humor in the mundane with a keen eye for human foibles. Joe DeVito’s cover captures the tone with a deadpan, cartoonish flair that matches the story’s sly, observational edge.

Contains 16 stories

Smellen

6 pp

Script A.J. Marly

Ellen DeGeneres [as Smellen Mordant]Joely Fisher [as Pain]Jeremy Piven [as Spent]David Anthony Higgins [as Jowl]Clea Lewis [as Tawdry]Arye Gross [as Addled]Steven Gilborn [as Mr. Mordant]Alice Hirson [as Mrs. Mordant]

What You’re Missing When You Miss the Local Noon News

2 pp · Humor

The Newt Gingrich Video Club!

2 pp · Humor

Statistical Breakdown of Mad Subscriber Cancellation

2 pp

A Mad Look at Emergency Rooms

3 pp · Humor

More Chilling Thoughts

3 pp · Humor

Are You a “Type A” Personality?

2 pp · Satire-Parody

Heirlooms of the Future

2 pp · Satire-Parody

The Lighter Side of...

5 pp · Humor

In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #346, a sharp, typeset satire skewers the absurdities of modern life—from office routines and therapy sessions to car troubles and the fine print of progress—wryly exploring how we navigate everything from bad luck to doctor visits, all with Mad’s signature deadpan humor.

Pat the President

4 pp · Satire-Parody

June 3, One Million B.C.

1 pp · Satire-Parody

Biblical Pet Peeves

3 pp · Satire-Parody

The Neighborhood Pennypincher

3 pp

The Confusing Calvary Confrontation

1 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

Mr. Hollow’s Old Puss

5 pp · Humor