The Enduring Appeal of the Mad Magazine Kid (Alfred E. Neuman)
That gap-toothed grin, the freckled face, the missing tooth, and the ever-present question “What, me worry?” are instantly recognizable. They belong to Alfred E. Neuman, the perpetually carefree face of *Mad* Magazine. For decades, *Mad* served as a cornerstone of satirical commentary, skewering American culture, politics, and societal norms with irreverent wit. At the heart…