Mad magazine
Irreverent humor publication
Mad magazine is an American humor publication founded in 1952, known for satirizing popular culture, politics, and advertising.
Its mascot Alfred E.
Neuman—the gap-toothed boy with the slogan "What, me worry?"—became an icon of irreverent American comedy.
The magazine influenced generations of comedians and satirists with its parodies, fake ads, and fold-in back covers.
- AlfredMasculine given name
- satireMockery exposing vice
- parodySatirical imitation
- humorAmusing quality
- back coverBook's posterior surface
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- 1952 eventsHigh Noon, Rocky Marciano, Sugar Ray Robinson
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