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Mad #371

Jul 1998 · EC · 2.50 USD; 3.50 CAD
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In "South Park Toys & Products Coming to a Shelf Near You!", Dave Berg skewers modern culture with his signature satirical flair, poking fun at everything from office politics to religious trends, all through the lens of consumerism and absurdity. With sharp wit and a keen eye for the ridiculous, this Mad classic—penciled, inked, and written by Berg—offers a biting, cartoonish commentary on the quirks of everyday life, all wrapped in a cover by Sam Viviano that perfectly captures the tone.

Contains 15 stories
South Park Toys & Products Coming to a Shelf Near You!
3 pp · Satire-Parody
Melvin & Jenkins' Guide to Saving the Planet
3 pp · Humor
Phrases You Never Want to Hear in News Reports About Yourself
2 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody
200 Laps in the Life of a NASCAR Fan
3 pp · Humor
Surefire, Non-Litigable Signs You’ve Hired the Wrong Lawyer
3 pp · Satire-Parody
If Bill Clinton Had Been President Through History
2 pp · Humor
When Non-Sports Shows Use the “Fox Box” Concept
3 pp · Advocacy, Satire-Parody
Merely $0.99 Store Circular
4 pp · Humor
The Daredevil’s Advocate
2 pp · Humor
The Lighter Side of...
4 pp · Humor

In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #371, a sharp, satirical glance at modern life unfolds across four pages, poking fun at everything from therapy sessions to office politics, fashion trends to fast food—each topic skewered with Mad’s signature wit. With no writer or artist credited beyond typeset letters, the humor lands with the crisp, deadpan precision the magazine is known for.

Monroe &… the Summer Camp Job
4 pp · Humor
Misguided Auto Torpedo
3 pp · Humor
Cyber Snaps: Yo’ Mamma Jokes for Computer Nerds
1 pp · Humor
Titanic Sequels We’ll Soon See
3 pp · Humor
A Mad Look at Road Rage
3 pp · Humor

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Full credits

writer, artist, inker Dave Berg
cover pencils, inks Sam Viviano

Reprints

Reprinted in Mad XL #33 (2005), Mad for Decades #[nn] (2007), Mad #34 (2023)

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