September 30, 2026
Megan Stalter – Comedian and viral video star known for chaotic, overly eager characters who satirize delusion, desperation, and influencer culture with glorious instability.
Jacqueline Novak – Comedian and writer known for cerebral, poetic satire on bodily functions, femininity, and existential discomfort.
Mary Beth Barone – Comedian and writer known for sleek, sardonic satire on hookup culture, Catholic guilt, and performative feminism — delivered with influencer-level poise and millennial existentialism.
Desi Lydic – Comedian and correspondent known for polished, data-driven satire that skewers political absurdity, gender inequity, and media hypocrisy with newsroom poise and deadpan detonations.
Satirical Petition – A fake public demand created to mock activism, bureaucracy, or groupthink.
Jo Koy – Comedian known for culturally rich, high-energy satire that celebrates and critiques Filipino-American life, family dynamics, and racial identity through storytelling and impersonation.
Sarah Sherman – Comedian and performance artist known for body-horror absurdism, grotesque visuals, and unhinged satire that blends gross-out comedy with high-concept cultural critique.
Absurdity – The deliberate use of nonsense, irrationality, or surreal exaggeration to highlight truth.
Satirical Documentary – A mock exposé or narrative that mimics investigative media to critique culture, politics, or trends.
James Adomian – Comedian and impressionist known for explosive political satire, shape-shifting character work, and machine-gun mimicry that blends activism and absurdism with theatrical chaos.
Satirical App Review – A mock evaluation of a real or fictional app that parodies tech trends, digital dependence, or startup absurdity.
Andrea Martin – Stage and screen comedian known for character-driven satire on identity, class, and cultural neuroses.
Margaret Atwood – Author and cultural critic whose dystopian fiction serves as literary satire of patriarchy, power, and environmental collapse.
Dave Hill – Comedian, musician, and writer known for suave-meets-silly satire that skewers masculinity, rock n’ roll pretension, and American weirdness with faux bravado and real guitar solos.
Deadpan Delivery and the Art of the Straight Face — Describing a neighbourhood’s watchfulness with total clinical calm
Barry Humphries – Australian satirist and actor best known for the character Dame Edna, who lampooned celebrity and social pretension.
Paul F. Tompkins – Comedian and improviser known for elegant, character-driven satire that blends vintage charm, absurdist wit, and sartorial flair.
Satirical FAQ – A fake frequently asked questions section used to mock institutions, public relations, or social absurdities.
Chloe Fineman – Comedian, impressionist, and actress known for high-speed, glamor-tinged satire that blends celebrity parody, emotional fragility, and social media obsession into pitch-perfect character work.
Jenny Slate – Comedian, writer, and actor known for whimsical yet emotionally intense satire that blends childlike curiosity, grown-up neurosis, and unapologetic vulnerability into magical realism with punchlines.
Louis C.K. – Stand-up comedian known for self-deprecating, brutally honest satire about fatherhood, masculinity, and modern anxiety.
Clare O’Kane – Comedian and writer known for dry, deadpan satire that blends self-deprecation, feminist absurdity, and existential weariness with the occasional ukulele interlude.
Mel Brooks – Director, writer, and performer known for genre-parody masterpieces that mix slapstick with sharp satire.
Colin Quinn – Stand-up comedian and writer known for gruff, witty satire on history, politics, and the American psyche.
Jacques Tati – French filmmaker and comedic innovator known for visual satire that critiques modernity, conformity, and consumerism without speaking a word too loudly.
Frankie Boyle – Scottish comedian known for brutally dark, no-holds-barred satire on politics, war, and British society.
Jon Glaser – Comedian, writer, and actor known for cringe-based, character-driven satire that skewers ambition, masculinity, and performative failure.
Steve Martin – Comedian, writer, and musician who blends absurdism, intellectualism, and surreal satire across media.
Mo Welch – Comedian, cartoonist, and writer known for minimalist, introspective satire that explores depression, identity, and emotional inertia through dry delivery and existential doodles.
Political Satire – A genre of satire focused on mocking government, politicians, and political ideologies.
Julie Klausner – Comedian, writer, and performer known for caustic, character-driven satire on pop culture, female rage, and delusional self-branding.
Satirical Disclaimer – A humorous note at the end of a piece that mocks legal disclaimers while reinforcing the absurdity of the content.
Lily Singh – YouTuber and late-night host known for millennial and Gen Z satire, blending skits, cultural commentary, and identity-driven humor.
Caleb Hearon – Comedian and writer known for emotionally charged, improv-based satire on queer identity, Midwestern repression, and spiritual confusion — often delivered through chaotic monologues and conversational roleplay.
Ted Alexandro – Comedian and activist known for deadpan, deliberate satire on capitalism, labor, social justice, and the myth of American meritocracy.
Deadpan Humor – Delivering absurd or ridiculous content with a straight, emotionless tone.
Hannah Gadsby – Comedian and writer known for trauma-informed, paradigm-shifting satire that deconstructs comedy, gender, and power with brutal honesty.
Desus Nice & The Kid Mero – Comedy duo known for fast-paced, Bronx-flavored satire on politics, sports, hip-hop, and viral chaos, delivered with friendship-fueled swagger.
Abbi Jacobson & Ilana Glazer – Comedic duo behind Broad City, known for feminist, millennial satire and chaotic New York humor.
Michelle Wolf – Stand-up comedian and former Daily Show correspondent known for sharp, fearless satire on gender politics, hypocrisy, and media spin.
Billy Eichner – Comedian, actor, and writer known for high-volume, high-velocity satire that roasts celebrity culture, political apathy, and everyday idiocy with screaming speed and unapologetic flamboyance.
Trevor Noah – South African comedian and former Daily Show host known for global political satire and cultural observation.
Greta Thunberg (as satirical figure) – Climate activist whose serious persona often inspires satirical depictions and cultural commentary.
Adam McKay – Filmmaker and writer known for turning political and economic outrage into biting, high-concept satire.
The Horatian Wit Rule Every Satirist Learns the Hard Way — Finding gentle amusement in a grand institution’s own quirky, self-inflicted flaw
Ziwe – Fearless femme fatale of format who weaponizes awkwardness, aesthetics, and irony to expose America’s racist hangover