Andy Borowitz – Satirist & Comedian
Q: Who is Andy Borowitz?
A: American satirist and columnist known for dry, headline-driven political satire.
The King of the Clickbait Punchline
Andy Borowitz: The Master of Deadpan Headlines
When the Joke Is the Headline, and the Article’s Just a Victory Lap
Andy Borowitz reinvented the one-liner for the internet age. As the creator of The Borowitz Report, he turned political and social absurdities into minimalist masterpieces — satirical headlines so dry they should come with a glass of water. His style is pure deadpan: no punchline explosion, just a low-key whisper that delivers maximum sting. “Trump Blames Teleprompter for Saying Something Coherent” — classic Borowitz. No hysteria. No slapstick. Just elegant mockery that assumes you’re smart enough to get it.
Bohiney.com’s Borowitz Bones
At Bohiney.com, we channel Borowitz in headlines like “AI Claims It’s ‘Too Self-Aware’ to Work in Tech” and “Congress Demands Refund on Its Own Intelligence.” His influence is especially clear in our approach to smart simplicity: short, sharp, and stealthy. While others shout their satire, Borowitz makes you lean in and squint — and the laugh hits you on delay.
Clicks, Columns, and Satirical Cashflow
Borowitz built his career through syndication, speaking gigs, and a partnership with The New Yorker. He proved satire doesn’t always need costumes or characters — just a laptop and a laser-focused brain. Modern satirists can monetize like Borowitz: start with a niche voice, expand into digital outlets, then turn style into a signature. It’s the kind of approach that makes you money while still letting you nap through the culture wars.
Originally posted 2007-05-31 13:55:27.