Mad #397

Sep 2000 · EC · 2.99 USD; 4.50 CAD

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In "Gatorator," Dave Berg delivers a sharp, satirical take on modern life’s absurdities, weaving together office dynamics, personal relationships, and societal expectations through a lens of dry wit and logical absurdity. With his signature style, Berg (writer, artist, and inker) crafts a story that’s as much a meditation on human behavior as it is a quietly subversive comedy, all framed by Roberto Parada’s striking cover.

Contains 15 stories

Gatorator

5 pp · Humor, Satire-Parody

Russell Crowe [as Laximus]Joaquin Phoenix [as Commode]Adolf Hitler (cameo)AugustusPetroniusDjimon Hounsou [as Tuba]

Monroe and… the High Seas Part Two

4 pp · Humor

Legitimate Gripes of Your Average Serial Killer

3 pp · Satire-Parody

Melvin & Jenkins' Guide to Hospitals

2 pp · Humor

Alternate Designs for the New $20 Bill

4 pp · Satire-Parody

Letters to Britney Spears

2 pp · Satire-Parody

Britney Spears

Untitled Satire-Parody story

2 pp · Satire-Parody

Black SpyWhite Spy

A Mad Peek Behind the Scenes at a Modern Health Spa

2 pp · Satire-Parody, Science Fiction

Modern Celebrity Couple Dilemmas

3 pp · Humor

Mad’s Modern Military Course Catalog

3 pp

A Mad Look at Swimming Pools

3 pp · Satire-Parody

The Lighter Side of...

4 pp · Humor

Roger Kaputnik

In "The Lighter Side of...", a deadpan take on modern life’s absurdities unfolds across four pages of dry wit and sardonic charm. From therapy sessions to office meetings, the story skewers everything from family planning to corporate jargon with a perfectly timed punchline—no creators credited, just sharp, typeset humor.

Selecting the Right High School Clique for You

5 pp · Satire-Parody

Mad’s Celebrity Cause-of-Death Betting Odds

1 pp · Humor

Taco Bell Chihuahua

The Rock Concert

1 pp · Humor