Mad #364

Dec 1997 · EC · 2.50 USD; 3.50 CAD

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In "NBC's Desperate Plans for Seinfeld Spinoffs," Dave Berg skewers modern absurdities with his signature wit, turning everyday frustrations—office politics, bad drivers, therapy sessions, and the endless pursuit of contentment—into a satirical tour of suburban life. With sharp, deadpan humor and his unmistakable art, Berg delivers a biting commentary on modern routines, all rendered in his classic style, while Mort Drucker’s iconic cover captures the era’s comedic spirit.

Contains 16 stories

NBC's Desperate Plans for Seinfeld Spinoffs

4 pp · Satire-Parody

Monroe &... the Big Party

3 pp · Humor

Air Farce One

6 pp · Satire-Parody

Product Instructions for a Dumbed-Down America

1 pp · Satire-Parody

Newspaper Stories You May See After Future Anti-Discrimination Lawsuits

3 pp · Humor

The Beer Hunter

1 pp · Humor

Important Lessons Learned from the Mars Pathfinder Mission

2 pp · Humor

The Mad Repertory Players Present Mad-sterpiece Theater This Issue's Production: Sadistic "Simon Says"

2 pp · Humor

Untitled Humor story

2 pp · Humor

A Mad Look at Airports

3 pp · Humor

The Lighter Side of...

4 pp · Humor

In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #364, a sharp, typeset satire takes aim at the absurdities of modern life—from office politics and failed relationships to the perils of therapy and the tyranny of will power—delivering a wry, no-holds-barred take on everyday frustrations, all in four pages of classic Mad humor.

Playboy Newsstand Spectacles

1 pp · Satire-Parody

Still Even More Chilling Thoughts

3 pp · Humor

Adult Novelties for Losers

2 pp · Humor

The Droop Carey Show

6 pp · Satire-Parody

Droop CareyKathy Kinney [as Meany]Glinda (cameo)Dorothy Gale (cameo)Tin Man (cameo)Scarecrow (cameo)Cowardly Lion (cameo)Wicked Witch of the West (cameo)Craig Ferguson [as Mr. Wicket]John Ratzenberger [as Cliff Clavin] (cameo)John Goodman [as Dan Conner] (cameo)Jackie Gleason [as Ralph Kramden] (cameo)

Mad's Celebrity Cause-of-Death Betting Odds

1 pp · Humor

Jerry Seinfeld