National Lampoon Magazine #59

In a single, deadpan page from National Lampoon Magazine #59, Bonnie and a boy share an awkward moment in a tree, where he delivers a series of increasingly absurd reasons for avoiding romance—while below, Trots enjoys a surprisingly tender moment with another dog.

In this absurdist gem from *National Lampoon Magazine* #59, President Reagan’s unexpected sex change sends shockwaves through international diplomacy—especially when the President of France, ever the gentleman, greets the newly minted First Lady with a chivalrous hand kiss. Politenessman, ever vigilant, isn’t amused.

In a surreal 1983 satire from National Lampoon Magazine, Frodo Bonhomme, high on ergot, is kicked out of his parents' house only to stumble upon Blind King Garth of Scotland, who’s absurdly besieging Sir William King’s castle alone. After handing the king some ergot, Frodo sparks a sudden restoration of sight—and a bizarre, unplanned journey to a distant plain.

In this sharp, absurd one-pager from National Lampoon Magazine #59, Dr. Rogers is convinced Maurice’s new dog is rabid—so he drags it into the woods to put it down. But when the dog accidentally scares off a bear, its life is unexpectedly spared.