parody

1950s

Mad world: See 30+ vintage MAD magazine covers, and find out the magazine’s history

Since 1952, Mad Magazine has poked fun at everything from Superman to Yoda, M*A*S*H to hippies. But it’s about more than humor – it’s big business, too.

1980s

Spaceballs: Mel Brooks’ Star Wars spoof movie got big laughs in 1987

Mel Brooks’ movie Spaceballs may not be quite in the league of Blazing Saddles, it is sharp enough to make it clear that Brooks is back in fine form.

1950s

How about a ’56 Chevy? See the huge Chevrolet cars & station wagons that were big in 1956

Sunday sightseeing around town and afternoon jaunts in the countryside are shiny new adventures when you’re driving a fun-loving ’56 Chevy!

1970s

Vintage Wacky Packs cards for cereals: Cheapios, Weakies, Triks & more (1970s)

Here are eight different Wacky Packs cards (aka Wacky Packages), featuring humorous takes on some of the most popular breakfast cereals from the ’70s.

1980s

Fanzines: Chaotic dabblings in the ’80s

Fanzines: Chaotic dabblings in the ’80s Fanzines emphasize the negative side of everything, but still manage to be witty and thought-provoking. by Jim Reichenberger One