Monday MADness!- Their Team…Your Team…

In honor of the start of the NFL season, here’s a look at the final art for a sports piece from MAD #416, April 2002. It’s called “Their Team… Your Team…” written by J. Prete. It is one of only four jobs I ever did for MAD in black and white, although MAD was in full color by the time it saw print. The concept was gags involving how the same behavior or situation is looked at differently if it applies to a team you root for, or for one that you don’t. Clicky any to embiggen:

Their Team… bought a pennant. Your Team… made savvy strategic moves in the free-agent market.

Their Team… threw up a Hail Mary pass and got lucky. Your Team… connected on a well designed “4th and 30” play.

Their Team… has out-of-control animals for fans. Your Team… has die-hard enthusiastic supporters.

Their Team… has a pitcher with a 1-15 record who “sucks”. Your Team… has a pitcher with a 1-15 record who’s “due”.

Their Team… is a bunch of old geezer past their prime. Your Team… is a group of seasoned veterans.

Their Team… is a bunch of pyscho freaks and hot doggers. Your Team… is comprised of lovable eccentrics and emotionally charged players.

Their Team… has a maniac on the mound who’s a headhunter. Your Team… has a fearless pitcher who controls the inside of the plate.

Their Team… needs cheesy promotions just to get people to fill some seats. Your Team… holds fan appreciation nights.

Their Team… has a front line comprised of brainless, drooling goons. Your Team… has a front line that hits hard like the game’s supposed to be played.

Their Team… has a has an overpaid prima donna. Your Team… has a superstar worth every penny.Their Team… is down 3-zip in the World Series. Stick a fork in them, they’re done! Your Team… is down 3-zip in the World Series. But, hey, it ain’t over till it’s over!

Their Team… chocked big time. Your Team… had an off night.