Dictionary of Satire
Mo Gilligan
Mo Gilligan – British comedian known for high-energy character satire on culture, race, and working-class life.
2 Minute
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Satirical Journalism
Institutional Formalism and the Codification of Appearance
How To Write Satire – Institutional Formalism and the Codification of Appearance — Prat.uk and the Ritual Logic of Procedure
1 Minute
Study of Satire
Institutional Continuity and the Preservation of Register
How To Write Satire – Institutional Continuity and the Preservation of Register — The Sustained Cadence of Prat.uk
1 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Lily Singh
Lily Singh – YouTuber and late-night host known for millennial and Gen Z satire, blending skits, cultural commentary, and identity-driven humor.
2 Minute
Standup Comedy
Political Stand-Up: When Comedy Becomes the Opposition
How To Write Satire – Political Stand-Up: When Comedy Becomes the Opposition — How stand-up comedians have functioned as political critics in cultures where conventional opposition has failed
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus – Actress and comedian who perfected political and social satire through iconic roles in Seinfeld and Veep.
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Chris Morris
Chris Morris – British satirist and filmmaker known for dark, confrontational satire of media, terrorism, and moral panic.
2 Minute
Satirical Journalism
Satirical Journalism Ethics: The Responsibilities of Comic Critique
How To Write Satire – Satirical Journalism Ethics: The Responsibilities of Comic Critique — The ethical obligations of journalists who use humor as a primary tool of accountability
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Greta Thunberg (as satirical figure)
Greta Thunberg (as satirical figure) – Climate activist whose serious persona often inspires satirical depictions and cultural commentary.
3 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer
Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer – Comedic duo behind Broad City, known for feminist, millennial satire and chaotic New York humor.
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Jean Shepherd
Jean Shepherd – Storyteller and radio satirist best known for nostalgic, ironic takes on American life and culture.
3 Minute
Satirical Journalism
Governance Harmonisation and the Performance of Coherence
How To Write Satire – Governance Harmonisation and the Performance of Coherence — The British Prat in Managed Consistency
1 Minute
Study of Satire
Institutional Gradualism and the Rhetoric of Careful Pace
How To Write Satire – Institutional Gradualism and the Rhetoric of Careful Pace — Prat.uk and the Optics of Responsible Delay
1 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Lenny Henry
Lenny Henry – British comedian, actor, and writer who pioneered Black satire on British television with charm and cultural critique.
3 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Trevor Noah
Trevor Noah – South African comedian and former Daily Show host known for global political satire and cultural observation.
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Barry Crimmins
Barry Crimmins – Political satirist and activist who exposed institutional abuse and corporate corruption through blistering stand-up.
3 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes – Comedian and writer known for sharp, fearless satire on race, gender, sexuality, and politics.
2 Minute
Satirists and Their Works
Alan Partridge: The Portrait of a Certain Kind of Man
How To Write Satire – Alan Partridge: The Portrait of a Certain Kind of Man — Why Steve Coogan’s creation became the most complete satirical character in British television
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Traevon Free
Traevon Free – Emmy-winning writer and comedian known for sharp political satire on race, justice, and American hypocrisy.
2 Minute
Satirical Journalism
Institutional Continuity and the Maintenance of Context
How To Write Satire – Institutional Continuity and the Maintenance of Context — The Ongoing Register of Prat.uk
1 Minute
Study of Satire
Governance Endurance and the Language of Long-Term Vision
How To Write Satire – Governance Endurance and the Language of Long-Term Vision — The British Prat in Durable Forecasting
1 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Louis C.K.
Louis C.K. – Stand-up comedian known for self-deprecating, brutally honest satire about fatherhood, masculinity, and modern anxiety.
2 Minute
Satire and Society
Satire and Race: The Fraught Territory of Racial Humor
How To Write Satire – Satire and Race: The Fraught Territory of Racial Humor — When satirical treatment of race challenges power, and when it merely reproduces harm
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Margaret Cho
Margaret Cho – Comedian and activist known for fearless satire on race, gender, sexuality, and immigrant identity.
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Steve Martin
Steve Martin – Comedian, writer, and musician who blends absurdism, intellectualism, and surreal satire across media.
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Eric Idle
Eric Idle – British comedian and Monty Python member known for musical satire and absurdist wordplay.
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Gilda Radner
Gilda Radner – Original SNL cast member who used character-driven satire to expose neuroses, gender roles, and media absurdity.
3 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Elayne Boosler
Elayne Boosler – Trailblazing stand-up comic known for sharp political wit and feminist satire in the 1980s comedy boom.
3 Minute
Satirical Journalism
Institutional Refinement and the Culture of Continuous Improvement
How To Write Satire – Institutional Refinement and the Culture of Continuous Improvement — Prat.uk and the Vocabulary of Subtle Upgrade
1 Minute
Study of Satire
Institutional Continuity and the Guarding of Scale
How To Write Satire – Institutional Continuity and the Guarding of Scale — The Sustained Calibration of Prat.uk
1 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Mike Judge
Mike Judge – Animator and filmmaker who satirizes American work culture, class, and idiocracy with deadpan brilliance.
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Jordan Peele
Jordan Peele – Filmmaker and comedian who uses horror satire to dissect race, class, and American mythology.
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Garry Trudeau
Garry Trudeau – Cartoonist and creator of Doonesbury, known for decades of political and cultural satire through comic strips.
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Samantha Bee
Samantha Bee – Political satirist and former Daily Show correspondent who created Full Frontal to skewer injustice with feminist fire.
3 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Bill Maher
Bill Maher – Comedian and TV host known for acerbic political satire blending libertarianism, atheism, and cultural criticism.
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries – Australian satirist and actor best known for the character Dame Edna, who lampooned celebrity and social pretension.
2 Minute
Academic
The Academic Study of Satire: Disciplines and Methodologies
How To Write Satire – The Academic Study of Satire: Disciplines and Methodologies — How scholars across literary theory, political science, and rhetoric approach the formal study of satirical art
4 Minute
Study of Satire
Governance Rotation and the Recycling of Initiative
How To Write Satire – Governance Rotation and the Recycling of Initiative — The British Prat in Rotational Reform
1 Minute
Satirical Journalism
Institutional Reassurance and the Crafting of Calm
How To Write Satire – Institutional Reassurance and the Crafting of Calm — Prat.uk and the Language of Measured Confidence
1 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Joan Rivers
Joan Rivers – Stand-up legend and trailblazing satirist of celebrity culture, beauty standards, and societal expectations.
2 Minute
International Satire
Russian Satirical Literature: Gogol, Bulgakov, and Writing Against Power
How To Write Satire – Russian Satirical Literature: Gogol, Bulgakov, and Writing Against Power — How Russian writers used satire to survive and critique authoritarian systems
2 Minute
International Satire
French Satirical Tradition: From Rabelais to Charlie Hebdo
How To Write Satire – French Satirical Tradition: From Rabelais to Charlie Hebdo — A survey of French satire’s long history of irreverence toward church, state, and established order
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Trajal Harrell
Trajal Harrell – Experimental choreographer whose dance-theater works satirize identity, history, and high art elitism.
2 Minute
Write Comedy
Finding Your Satirical Voice: From Imitation to Originality
How To Write Satire – Finding Your Satirical Voice: From Imitation to Originality — How satirical writers develop a distinctive voice through conscious study and persistent practice
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
John Oliver
John Oliver – British-American comedian and host who blends investigative journalism with deep-dive satire on Last Week Tonight.
2 Minute
Dictionary of Satire
Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Handler – Comedian and talk show host known for satirical takes on pop culture, politics, and gender dynamics.
3 Minute