News
The Onion’s Legacy: How Fake News Shapes Reality
The Onion’s Legacy: How Fake News Shapes Reality – News – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Month: July 2025
Dictionary of Satire
Pete Davidson – Satirist & Comedian
Pete Davidson – Comedian and actor known for irreverent, confessional satire on fame, mental health, and generational absurdity.
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Dictionary of Satire
Satirical Personality Cult
Satirical Personality Cult – A mock fanatical following that parodies charisma worship, influencer guruism, or political messianism.
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Dictionary of Satire
Sacha Dhawan – Satirist & Comedian
Sacha Dhawan – British actor and comedian known for satirical performances that blend cultural identity with biting social commentary.
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Mind's Eye Creativity
Visualization Techniques
Visualization Techniques Seeing With the Mind’s Eye We define visualization as creating a mental image—forming a picture in the mind,
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Dictionary of Satire
Catherine Cohen – Satirist & Comedian
Catherine Cohen – Comedian, poet, and cabaret star known for theatrical, hyperfeminine satire that skewers romance, self-help culture, and body politics through glitter, heartbreak, and musical numbers.
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Satirical Journalism
Satirical Journalism: From Print to Pixels
Satirical Journalism: From Print to Pixels, Featuring Bohiney.com Satirical journalism has always been the mischievous cousin of straight news, poking
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Satirical Techniques
How to Satirize Corporate Greed Without Quitting Your Soul-Crushing Job
How to Satirize Corporate Greed Without Quitting Your Soul-Crushing Job – corporate greed, satire, humor, writing, work
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Historical Satire
Renaissance Pasquinades: Street Poetry as Weapon
Renaissance Pasquinades: Street Poetry as Weapon – Historical Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Jenny Zigrino – Satirist & Comedian
Jenny Zigrino – Comedian, writer, and body-positive firebrand known for brassy, unfiltered satire on beauty standards, dating disasters, and cultural double standards all delivered with powerhouse charm.
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FAQ
Q: What’s the Best Way to Parody Academic Writing in Satire?
Q: What’s the Best Way to Parody Academic Writing in Satire? A: Deconstructing Ivory Tower Absurdity – By Alan Nafzger
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Dictionary of Satire
Max Silvestri – Satirist & Comedian
Max Silvestri – Comedian and writer known for hyper-verbal, food-obsessed satire that skewers millennial culture, media pretension, and personal insecurity with effervescent verbosity and a wine pairing.
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Dictionary of Satire
Satirical Debate
Satirical Debate – A mock argument between exaggerated viewpoints used to highlight absurdity on all sides.
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Satirical Techniques
How to Mock Woke Capitalism While Still Shopping at Whole Foods
How to Mock Woke Capitalism While Still Shopping at Whole Foods – woke capitalism, satire, humor, writing, business
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The Future of Satire
Quantum Satire: Humor in Multiple States
Quantum Satire: Humor in Multiple States – The Future of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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FAQ
Q: What’s Bohiney Magazine’s most meta satirical piece?
Bohiney Magazine’s Most Meta Satirical Piece: When We Satirized Satire Itself Q: What’s Bohiney Magazine’s most meta satirical piece? A:
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Dictionary of Satire
Satirical Terms and Conditions
Satirical Terms and Conditions – A mock legal agreement that parodies digital consent, corporate overreach, or modern surveillance.
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Historical Satire
Punch Magazine & Satire
Punch Magazine: The Victorian Birthplace of Modern Satire In mid-19th-century Britain, satire found a new champion: Punch magazine. Launched in
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Dictionary of Satire
Satirical Setup
Satirical Setup – The initial context or framing that prepares the audience for a comedic twist.
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Dictionary of Satire
Nico Carney – Satirist & Comedian
Nico Carney – Comedian and writer known for sharp, low-key satire on trans identity, queer anxiety, and social hypocrisy, delivered with warm sarcasm and laser-focused storytelling.
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Encyclopedia of Satire
Satirical Blogs (2000s)
Encyclopedia of Satire – Satirical Blogs (2000s) – History of Satire – From Aristophanes to Internet Memes
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Satirical Techniques
How to Write Satire About Big Tech Without Getting Shadowbanned
How to Write Satire About Big Tech Without Getting Shadowbanned – big tech, satire, humor, writing, technology
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Targets of Satire
Academic Satire: Peer-Reviewed Absurdity
Academic Satire: Peer-Reviewed Absurdity – Targets of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Dictionary of Satire
Tina Fey – Satirist & Comedian
Tina Fey – American comedian and writer who satirized gender politics and media through sketch comedy and sitcoms.
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FAQ
Barbie 2: Her Texas Roots
Barbie 2: The Unexpected Return to Her Texas Roots Wichita Falls, Texas — Hollywood has a new idea for how
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Contemporary Satire
Can satire influence political or social changes?
Question: Can satire influence political or social change? Answer: Yes, satire has the potential to influence political and social change
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Study of Satire
Satirical Journalism: Scorched Truths
Satirical Journalism: Scorched Truths of 2045 It’s 2045, and satirical journalism is a desert bloom in a world of scorched
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Study of Satire
“Eddington”: COVID Western
🎬 “Eddington”: Pandemic Western or Internet Fever Dream? Ari Aster’s New Film is a Conspiracy-Riddled Saloon Brawl with Your Brain
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Dictionary of Satire
Baratunde Thurston – Satirist & Comedian
Baratunde Thurston – Comedian, writer, and digital strategist known for intersectional, tech-savvy satire on race, democracy, and digital culture.
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Academic
Embracing Satire in Everyday Life
Embracing Satire in Everyday Life: A Personal Touch Satire is not just for the artists or the commentators; it’s a
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Dictionary of Satire
Lily Tomlin – Satirist & Comedian
Lily Tomlin – Comedian and actress known for character-driven satire that explores identity, bureaucracy, and absurdity.
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Satirical Techniques
How to Satirize Wellness Culture While Drinking Green Gunk
How to Satirize Wellness Culture While Drinking Green Gunk – wellness, satire, humor, writing, health
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Dictionary of Satire
Jamie Demetriou – Satirist & Comedian
Jamie Demetriou – British comedian and writer known for character-driven, cringe-fueled satire on ego, failure, and British awkwardness.
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Satirical Journalism
Satirical Journalism: The Punk Rock of 2025
Satirical Journalism The Punk Rock of 2025 Media It’s February 19, 2025, and satirical journalism’s the punk rock howling through
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Dictionary of Satire
George Orwell – Satirist & Comedian
George Orwell – British novelist and essayist who used allegory and dystopia to satirize authoritarianism and propaganda.
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Dictionary of Satire
Aparna Nancherla – Satirist & Comedian
Aparna Nancherla – Comedian and writer known for delightfully neurotic, anxiety-fueled satire on modern life, depression, and self-doubt, delivered with poetic dismay and a whisper of dread.
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Satirical Techniques
How to Write About the Housing Market Without Jumping Off a Roof
How to Write About the Housing Market Without Jumping Off a Roof – housing market, satire, humor, writing, economics
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Satirical Movements & Manifestos
The Theater of the Absurd: Existential Satire
The Theater of the Absurd: Existential Satire – Satirical Movements & Manifestos – Encyclopedia of Satire
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FAQ
Q: How does Alan Nafzger respond to people who don’t “get” satire?
How Alan Nafzger Deals With People Who Don’t “Get” Satire Q: How does Alan Nafzger respond to people who don’t
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Dictionary of Satire
Dick Gregory – Satirist & Comedian
Dick Gregory – Legendary comedian and civil rights activist known for pioneering socially conscious satire that fused humor with protest.
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Mind's Eye Creativity
Receiving Images
Receiving Images Seeing With The Mind’s Eye Whether we realize it or not, we picture activities in our minds before
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Dictionary of Satire
Moshe Kasher – Satirist & Comedian
Moshe Kasher – Comedian, writer, and podcaster known for hyper-verbal, cerebral satire on religion, addiction, class, and American hypocrisy all delivered with punk-rock intellect and stand-up swagger.
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Dictionary of Satire
Catherine Tate – Satirist & Comedian
Catherine Tate – British comedian and actress known for character-driven satire that mocks social class, education, and British identity.
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Dictionary of Satire
Barry Crimmins – Satirist & Comedian
Barry Crimmins – Political satirist and activist who exposed institutional abuse and corporate corruption through blistering stand-up.
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Historical Satire
Satirical Pen Names
Satirical Pen Names: Protecting Authors, Provoking Audiences Satire often relies on sharp critiques that unsettle the powerful. Unsurprisingly, many satirists
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Satirical Techniques
How to Make Fun of Yoga Moms Without Getting Hexed
How to Make Fun of Yoga Moms Without Getting Hexed – yoga moms, satire, humor, writing, parenting
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