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MAD is a riotous blend of satire and absurdity, skewering pop culture, politics, and human foibles. Its iconic characters and sharp wit create a whimsical yet incisive lens on society, turning the mundane into hilarity.
MAD Trivia
What year was MAD Magazine first published? (Hard)
#1: 1952
#2: 1959
#3: 1961
#4: 1965
Who was the first editor of MAD Magazine? (Advanced)
#1: Harvey Kurtzman
#2: William M. Gaines
#3: Al Feldstein
#4: Saul Steinberg
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MAD Fun Facts
MAD magazine was originally created as a comic book in 1952 by Harvey Kurtzman before becoming a magazine in 1955.
MAD magazine's mascot, Alfred E. Neuman, famously appeared on the cover with the tagline What, me worry? which became a quintessential expression of carefree attitude.
MAD Polls
What is your favorite MAD magazine feature?
Spy vs. Spy
The Fold-In
Maddest Artist
The Parody Articles
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What is your favorite MAD magazine artist?
Sergio Aragones
Al Jaffee
Don Martin
Jack Davis
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