National Lampoon Magazine #62
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"On the Trail of the Secret Snail" is a standout short story in National Lampoon Magazine #62, a 1983 issue brimming with sharp, satirical humor. Written and illustrated entirely by Mimi Pond, the piece blends absurdist wit with her signature deadpan style, exploring the eccentric pursuit of a mysterious snail through a series of surreal and hilariously mundane encounters. The issue also features a collection of clever, character-driven sketches and vignettes, each offering a wry take on modern relationships and everyday anxieties.
In "On the Trail of the Secret Snail," Jo sets off on a peculiar quest to uncover the mystery behind a legendary snail said to hold the key to romantic success—only to find herself tangled in a series of increasingly absurd encounters, all while navigating the strange logic of love and longing. A delightfully offbeat slice of 1983 humor, this five-page gem blends deadpan wit with surreal twists, all typeset with the crisp precision of a bygone era.
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Reprinted in Rick Geary's Wonders and Oddities #[nn] (1988), USA magazine hors-série #4 (1990), Rick Geary: The Lampoon Years 1979-1992 #[nn] (2012)
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