Writer Kenny Keil and award-winning artist John Martz have an all-new satirical comic timeline in the upcoming issue of MAD #550, titled "The Future of Job Automation." It takes a jab at robots' success in taking over human jobs in the future – even if they don't always get it right. The upcoming issue will be available on digital this Friday, 2/9 and on newsstands 2/20. Click here to embiggen the image.
MAD magazine exclusive: "The Future of Job Automation"
Robot learns to brush tangly hair without inflicting pain
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Police break down door to nab home intruder that turned out to be a robot
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Take the guesswork out of cooking with 20% off a MeatStick X wireless thermometer
You've probably manned a grill or two in your day. You've stood over enough burning coals and seared enough animal flesh to have a pretty good idea of whether a slab of meat is properly cooked or needs some more time over the fire. But … do you really? E. coli contamination in ground beef makes… READ THE REST
Save an extra 20% off on five Dad-approved tents this Father's Day
If you really want to make Dad happy for Father's Day, give him the means to get away from it all. The job, the responsibilities, the family … maybe even you! Dad might even be so touched by the gift that he'll forget his natural inclinations for peace and solitude and let you come along.… READ THE REST
This dot grid journal is a brilliant way to give bullet journaling a try
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