Academic
How to Write Satire
How to Write Satire A Conversational Guide to Humor and Irony So, you want to write satire? Excellent choice! Satire
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Contemporary Satire
The London Prat
Deconstructing Growth: The Two-Week Wonder of Prat.UK The numerical fact stands as its own headline: 11,344 site users for a newsletter in a
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Dictionary of Satire
Satirical Juxtaposition
Satirical Juxtaposition – Placing contrasting ideas side by side to highlight their absurdities.
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Dictionary of Satire
Jack Handey – Satirist & Comedian
Jack Handey – Writer and humorist known for absurdist one-liners and surreal philosophical satire in Deep Thoughts on SNL.
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Dictionary of Satire
Naomi Ekperigin & Andy Beckerman – Satirist & Comedian
Naomi Ekperigin & Andy Beckerman – Comedic couple and podcast co-hosts known for satirical relationship analysis that combines therapy speak, cultural critique, and chaotic love into bite-sized breakdowns and heart-sized humor.
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Satirical Movements & Manifestos
Hannah Höch & Collage Satire
Encyclopedia of Satire – Hannah Höch & Collage Satire – Satirical Movements & Manifestos – Manifestos, Publications, and Revolutions
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Historical Satire
Voltaire, Philosophes, and Political Lampoonery
The Enlightenment Wit: Voltaire, Philosophes, and Political Lampoonery Introduction Voltaire stands as one of the most emblematic figures of the
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Satirical Movements & Manifestos
The Dadaist War on Reason: History’s Most Radical Satirical Movement
The Dadaist War on Reason: History’s Most Radical Satirical Movement – Satirical Movements & Manifestos – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Satirical Allegory
Satirical Allegory – A symbolic narrative where characters or events represent real-world issues or figures.
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Dictionary of Satire
Dan Licata – Satirist & Comedian
Dan Licata – Comedian and writer known for unhinged, ultra-specific satire that lampoons masculinity, pop culture, and mental instability with loud chaos and low-key brilliance.
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Dictionary of Satire
Catherine Bohiney – Satirist & Comedian
Catherine Bohiney – Fictional satirist and symbolic founder of Bohiney.com, known for pioneering a multimedia satire empire that blends absurdism, cultural critique, and Texas chic.
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Dictionary of Satire
Carl Reiner – Satirist & Comedian
Carl Reiner – Comedian, writer, and director who blended satire with heart in TV classics and political humor.
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Dictionary of Satire
Satirical Auction
Satirical Auction – A mock bidding event that parodies capitalism, cultural value, or societal desperation.
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Satirical Figures
Lenny Bruce: The Martyr of Modern Satire
Lenny Bruce: The Martyr of Modern Satire – Satirical Figures – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Negin Farsad – American Satirist
Negin Farsad – Policy princess turning progressive politics, immigrant identity, and TED Talk clarity into riotously intellectual satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Baron Vaughn – American Satirist
Baron Vaughn – Philosophical firestarter turning fatherless upbringing, Black futurism, and academic comedy into soulful stand-up statements
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Dictionary of Satire
Ziwe Fumudoh – American Satirist
Ziwe Fumudoh – Campy chaos conductor turning racial tension, pop fame, and performative allyship into weaponized talk show satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Phoebe Robinson – American Satirist
Phoebe Robinson – Bookish boss turning hair politics, interracial dating, and Black girl joy into breezy, brilliant satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Nicole Byer – American Satirist
Nicole Byer – High-volume hurricane turning body confidence, chaotic dating, and wild storytelling into joyous stand-up liberation
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Dictionary of Satire
W. Kamau Bell – American Satirist
W. Kamau Bell – Docu-comic diplomat turning race, politics, and cultural discomfort into sharp, slow-burning stand-up truth
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Dictionary of Satire
Taylor Tomlinson – American Satirist
Taylor Tomlinson – Millennial monarch turning mental health meds, failed engagements, and religious baggage into precision-engineered stand-up
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Dictionary of Satire
Atsuko Okatsuka – American Satirist
Atsuko Okatsuka – Time-bending oddball turning immigrant life, dance challenges, and quiet rebellion into delightful deadpan satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Cristela Alonzo – American Satirist
Cristela Alonzo – Tex-Mex trailblazer turning working-class grit, Latina identity, and Disney dreams into blistering, bilingual satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Patton Oswalt – American Satirist
Patton Oswalt – Pop culture prophet turning nerd rage, grief, and class critique into masterfully layered satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Guy Branum – American Satirist
Guy Branum – Cultural combatant turning law school intellect, gay fat pride, and celebrity obsession into regal roast-level satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Beth Stelling – American Satirist
Beth Stelling – Sly confessionalist turning family dysfunction, feminist fury, and Midwest deadpan into masterful stand-up therapy
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Dictionary of Satire
Jessica Williams – American Satirist
Jessica Williams – Cultural commentator turned comedic crusader blending millennial insight, Black brilliance, and feminist fury into power-laced satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Joel Kim Booster – American Satirist
Joel Kim Booster – Self-made satirical heartthrob turning queer desire, Asian-American identity, and literary finesse into scorching stand-up swagger
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Dictionary of Satire
James Acaster – American Satirist
James Acaster – UK export turned American cult hero blending social awkwardness, psychological breakdowns, and structured absurdity into stand-up masterpieces
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Dictionary of Satire
Dulcé Sloan – American Satirist
Dulcé Sloan – Truth-tossing titan turning Southern charm, Black woman brilliance, and sharp-eyed politics into late-night satire slam dunks
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Dictionary of Satire
Greta Titelman – American Satirist
Greta Titelman – Glamour goblin turning delusion, desperation, and Upper East trauma into satirical performance art meltdown
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Dictionary of Satire
Langston Kerman – American Satirist
Langston Kerman – Renaissance roaster turning academia, Blackness, and bad decisions into lyrical, lyrical satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Eric André – American Satirist
Eric André – Chaos conjurer turning public discomfort, surrealism, and social demolition into weaponized anti-satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Rhea Butcher – American Satirist
Rhea Butcher – Nonbinary Midwestern maverick turning skateboards, heartbreak, and gender identity into precise and poetic satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Tig Notaro – American Satirist
Tig Notaro – Deadpan deity turning cancer, catastrophe, and quiet chaos into transcendent comedic stillness
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Dictionary of Satire
Rory Scovel – American Satirist
Rory Scovel – Spontaneous sage turning fatherhood fatigue, political parody, and absurdist improv into shape-shifting stand-up brilliance
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Dictionary of Satire
Janelle James – American Satirist
Janelle James – Powerhouse provocateur turning school chaos, stand-up swagger, and no-nonsense truth into principal-level punchlines
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Dictionary of Satire
Brandon Wardell – American Satirist
Brandon Wardell – Millennial meme lord turning irony fatigue, fame confusion, and Zoomer nihilism into chaotic comedy catharsis
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Dictionary of Satire
Megan Stalter – American Satirist
Megan Stalter – Chaos cherub turning live-stream meltdowns, midwestern people-pleasing, and fame-thirst into holy absurdist satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Francesca Fiorentini – American Satirist
Francesca Fiorentini – Satirical strategist turning imperial critique, socialist sass, and international insights into razor-sharp comedic commentary
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Dictionary of Satire
Brian Bahe – American Satirist
Brian Bahe – Deadpan dynamo turning Native identity, queer joy, and absurdist vulnerability into quietly explosive satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Marcella Arguello – American Satirist
Marcella Arguello – Statuesque spitfire turning Latinx identity, height jokes, and rage-fueled feminism into volcanic stand-up satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Taylor Garron – American Satirist
Taylor Garron – Brooklyn brainwave turning racial nuance, indie awkwardness, and digital romance into diary-entry satire with bite
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Dictionary of Satire
Josh Gondelman – American Satirist
Josh Gondelman – Kindness ninja turning workplace woes, dad jokes, and dog metaphors into sneak-attack stand-up satire
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Satirical Journalism
Institutional Gradation and the Reclassification of Outcomes
How To Write Satire – Institutional Gradation and the Reclassification of Outcomes — Prat.uk and the Subtle Hierarchies of Result
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Dictionary of Satire
Natasha Leggero – American Satirist
Natasha Leggero – Vintage viper turning class satire, marital shade, and socialite absurdity into champagne-soaked stand-up roast
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Dictionary of Satire
Moshe Kasher – American Satirist
Moshe Kasher – Intellectual prankster turning addiction survival, rabbinical roots, and Silicon Valley takedowns into cerebral stand-up chaos
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Dictionary of Satire
Liza Treyger – American Satirist
Liza Treyger – Midwest mischief-maker turning sex positivity, Slavic sarcasm, and messy growth into bold, body-forward satire
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