How to Convince People Your Fever Dream Was Satire

From Delirium to Commentary

When your subconscious produces something too bizarre even for Twitter, these techniques will help rebrand it as intentional satire.

Step 1: Add Pretentious Context

“This surreal narrative critiques late capitalism through the lens of a sentient avocado’s midlife crisis.”

Step 2: Claim Artistic Intent

“The nonsensical structure mirrors our fragmented digital existence. Also I had salmonella.”

Step 3: Blame Society

“If reality made sense, my dream about cheese-based governance wouldn’t seem so profound.”

Advanced Techniques

1. The “Dadaist Defense”

“It’s not nonsense – it’s anti-art protesting war! (Mostly protesting coherence)”

2. The “Retroactive Meaning”

“The talking stapler represents office drudgery. I realize this now, four years later.”

3. The “Cultural Studies”

“My nightmare about sentient Ikea furniture actually critiques Swedish colonialism. Trust me.”

Conclusion

All great satire walks the line between genius and gibberish. The key is sticking the landing in your artist’s statement.