Mad #373

Sep 1998 · EC · 2.50 USD

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"Orwreck XL Ad" delivers a sharp, satirical take on modern life through Dave Berg’s signature wit, blending biting commentary on everything from office culture to therapy and fashion. With all art by Berg and a cover by James Bennett, this 1998 issue offers a sardonic, thought-provoking glance at the absurdities of everyday routines and societal norms.

Contains 13 stories

Orwreck XL Ad

1 pp · Satire-Parody, Science Fiction

Sleep Impact

5 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody, Science Fiction

Elijah Wood [as Beadyman]Charles Martin Smith [as Marv Wolfman]Téa Leoni [as Jerky Learner]Morgan Freeman [as President Blecch]Snoopy (cameo)

Outer Space Sabotage

2 pp · Humor

Mad’s Blueprint for Boosting Baseball’s Popularity

3 pp · Satire-Parody

MWJATS Minimum Wage Job Aptitude Test

2 pp · Satire-Parody

Monroe &… Back-to-School

3 pp · Humor

The Old Sportsmanship versus The New Sportsmanship

2 pp · Humor

The Lighter Side of...

4 pp · Humor

In "The Lighter Side of..." from Mad #373, a sharp, typeset satire skewers the absurdities of everyday life—from office politics and therapy sessions to fashion trends and the futility of justice—winding through topics like sports, relationships, and even doctors with a deadpan wit that finds humor in the mundane.

Melvin & Jenkins' Guide to Summer Camp

3 pp · Humor

Countdown to Armageddon

4 pp · Humor

Commemorative Plates of Revisionist History

2 pp · Humor

A Mad Look at The Boss

3 pp · Humor

Mad Investigates the Psychic Hotline Business

4 pp · Humor