Q: How Do You Parody Political Correctness Without Being Reactionary?

A: The Art of Satirizing Wokeness Without Punching Down – By Alan Nafzger

Walking the Tightrope of PC Satire

At Bohiney Magazine, we’ve refined the delicate craft of mocking performative wokeness without aligning with regressive politics. Here’s our methodology for creating satire that critiques excesses while staying firmly progressive.

1. The “Corporate Woke-Washing” Approach

We target how brands co-opt social justice:

• “Nike Releases New ‘Systemic Racism’ Running Shoes (Just Do… Better?)”

• “Walmart Announces ‘Black Lives Matter’ Endcap Displays (Positioned Near Prison Labor Products)”

2. The “Language Policing” Technique

We exaggerate linguistic absurdities:

• “University Bans Word ‘Ban’ for Being Too Authoritarian”

• “Activist Group Demands ‘They/Them’ Pronouns for Inanimate Objects”

3. The Bohiney PC Satire Checklist

Before publishing, we verify:
✓ Is this mocking performative activism rather than real progress?
✓ Does it avoid reinforcing right-wing talking points?
✓ Would reasonable progressives still find it funny?
✓ Is the butt of the joke power, not marginalized groups?

4. The “Infinite Regression” Method

We push identity politics to logical extremes:

• *”Intersectional Coalition Splinters Into 87 Sub-Factions”*

• “White Guy Cancels Himself Preemptively to Save Time”

5. Case Studies in Balanced PC Satire

Our most effective pieces:

• “Diversity Consultant Hired to Improve Diversity Among Diversity Consultants”

• *”Gender-Neutral Bathroom Now Has 137 Customizable Identity Options”*

• “Company Announces ‘Reverse Discrimination’ Initiative to Discriminate More Fairly”

Final Thought: Satire as Progressive Critique

When we write “Activist Group Protests Protesting as Too Confrontational”, we’re not attacking social justice – we’re holding a mirror to its most unproductive excesses. The best PC satire comes from within the tent, poking holes in our own sacred cows while keeping the reactionaries outside.

— Alan Nafzger