Mad #97

In a sharp satire from Mad #97, Jo attends a screening of "Cheyenne Awful," a mock Western directed by a parody of John Ford, where Native Americans and U.S. Cavalry soldiers trade absurd lines and antics in a gloriously over-the-top take on classic Hollywood tropes. The story skewers cinematic clichés with deadpan humor and typeset letters that add to the comic’s signature irreverent tone.

"Load & Crash" is a sharp, satirical take on car enthusiast culture, poking fun at the obsession with automotive value and niche models. With deadpan humor and a mock-serious tone, it guides readers through ways to deliberately devalue their car—plus a list of "worthless makes" to consider instead.

In "The Rooks," three roguish brothers and their flamboyant family friend take on a series of high-stakes cons, targeting corrupt elites and charming their way into the hearts of women half their age—all in the style of a satirical, over-the-top heist comedy. With sharp wit and absurd flair, the quartet navigates a world of deception, where every scheme is more elaborate than the last.