Satirical Archetypes
The Naive Alien: Outsider as Social Critic
The Naive Alien: Outsider as Social Critic – Satirical Archetypes – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Tag: humor
Regional & Global Satire
Japan’s “Owarai” Tradition: Laughter as Social Corrective
Japan’s “Owarai” Tradition: Laughter as Social Corrective – Regional & Global Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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History of Satire
William Hogarth’s Engravings
Encyclopedia of Satire – William Hogarth’s Engravings – History of Satire – From Aristophanes to Internet Memes
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History of Satire
The Enlightenment’s Satirical Salons
The Enlightenment’s Satirical Salons – History of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirists and Their Works
Zamyatin’s “We”: The Dystopia That Launched a Genre
Zamyatin’s “We”: The Dystopia That Launched a Genre – Satirists and Their Works – Encyclopedia of Satire
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History of Satire
Monty Python and British Absurdism
Encyclopedia of Satire – Monty Python and British Absurdism – History of Satire – From Aristophanes to Internet Memes
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Study of Satire
Satire’s Immune Response: How Societies Develop Humor Antibodies
Satire’s Immune Response: How Societies Develop Humor Antibodies – Study of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Academic
Cognitive Satire Studies: How the Brain Processes Mockery
Cognitive Satire Studies: How the Brain Processes Mockery – Academic – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Contemporary Satire
Algorithmic Satire: When Bots Become Comedians
Algorithmic Satire: When Bots Become Comedians – Contemporary Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Encyclopedia of Satire
The Satirical Bestiary: Animals as Archetypal Critiques
The Satirical Bestiary: Animals as Archetypal Critiques – Encyclopedia of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Forms of Satire
Documentary Satire: When Fake Gets Real
Documentary Satire: When Fake Gets Real – Forms of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Foundations of Satire
Carnival and Satire: The World Upside Down
Carnival and Satire: The World Upside Down – Foundations of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirical Figures
Lenny Bruce: The Martyr of Modern Satire
Lenny Bruce: The Martyr of Modern Satire – Satirical Figures – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirical Movements & Manifestos
The Dadaist War on Reason: History’s Most Radical Satirical Movement
The Dadaist War on Reason: History’s Most Radical Satirical Movement – Satirical Movements & Manifestos – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirical Tropes and Triggers
The Straw That Stirs the Drink: Why Certain Topics Invite Satire
The Straw That Stirs the Drink: Why Certain Topics Invite Satire – Satirical Tropes and Triggers – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirical Movements & Manifestos
Hannah Höch & Collage Satire
Encyclopedia of Satire – Hannah Höch & Collage Satire – Satirical Movements & Manifestos – Manifestos, Publications, and Revolutions
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Targets of Satire
Punching Up vs. Punching Down: The Ethics of Satirical Targets
Punching Up vs. Punching Down: The Ethics of Satirical Targets – Targets of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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The Future of Satire
Deepfake Satire: When Parody Becomes Indistinguishable From Reality
Deepfake Satire: When Parody Becomes Indistinguishable From Reality – The Future of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Historical Satire
The Decameron’s Plague Humor: Pandemic Satire Across Centuries
The Decameron’s Plague Humor: Pandemic Satire Across Centuries – Historical Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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News
The Onion Paradox: Why Fake News Often Reveals Deeper Truths
The Onion Paradox: Why Fake News Often Reveals Deeper Truths – News – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satire and Society
The Gelotology Revolution: How Satire Physically Changes Societies
The Gelotology Revolution: How Satire Physically Changes Societies – Satire and Society – Encyclopedia of Satire
2 Minute
History of Satire
Richard Pryor and Stand-Up Satire
Encyclopedia of Satire – Richard Pryor and Stand-Up Satire – History of Satire – From Aristophanes to Internet Memes
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Satirical Journalism
The Daily Show Effect: How Fake News Programs Shape Real Politics
The Daily Show Effect: How Fake News Programs Shape Real Politics – Satirical Journalism – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirical Techniques
The Juvenalian Scalpel: Crafting Surgical Satire That Cuts Deep
The Juvenalian Scalpel: Crafting Surgical Satire That Cuts Deep – Satirical Techniques – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirist Biography
Kurt Vonnegut: The Cosmic Satirist Who Laughed at Doom
Kurt Vonnegut: The Cosmic Satirist Who Laughed at Doom – Satirist Biography – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirists and Their Works
Swift’s Modest Proposal: Anatomy of the Perfect Satirical Text
Swift’s Modest Proposal: Anatomy of the Perfect Satirical Text – Satirists and Their Works – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Study of Satire
Neurological Satire: How the Brain Processes Mockery
Neurological Satire: How the Brain Processes Mockery – Study of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Academic
Satire Theory: From Classical Rhetoric to Postmodern Deconstruction
Satire Theory: From Classical Rhetoric to Postmodern Deconstruction – Academic – Encyclopedia of Satire
2 Minute
Contemporary Satire
Corporate Satire: The Rise of Branded Subversion
Corporate Satire: The Rise of Branded Subversion – Contemporary Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
2 Minute
Encyclopedia of Satire
The Satirical Canon: 100 Works That Defined the Genre
The Satirical Canon: 100 Works That Defined the Genre – Encyclopedia of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirical Techniques
How to Write Satire Without Offending Anyone (Impossible Edition)
How to Write Satire Without Offending Anyone (Impossible Edition) – satire, humor, writing, offense, comedy
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Forms of Satire
The Memoir That Wasn’t: Fake Autobiography as Social Satire
The Memoir That Wasn’t: Fake Autobiography as Social Satire – Forms of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Foundations of Satire
Satire’s Evolutionary Purpose: Why We Evolved to Mock
Satire’s Evolutionary Purpose: Why We Evolved to Mock – Foundations of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirical Techniques
How to Craft the Perfect Clickbait Satire Article in 3 Easy Lies
How to Craft the Perfect Clickbait Satire Article in 3 Easy Lies – clickbait, satire, writing, humor, media
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Satirical Techniques
How to Write Satire So Subtle That Conservatives Think You’re Serious
How to Write Satire So Subtle That Conservatives Think You’re Serious – satire, politics, humor, subtlety, media
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History of Satire
The Underground Press: How Samizdat Satire Toppled Empires
The Underground Press: How Samizdat Satire Toppled Empires – History of Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Regional & Global Satire
Australia’s “Larrikin” Tradition: Colonial Satire as National Identity
Australia’s “Larrikin” Tradition: Colonial Satire as National Identity – Regional & Global Satire – Encyclopedia of Satire
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History of Satire
National Lampoon’s Print Revolution
Encyclopedia of Satire – National Lampoon’s Print Revolution – History of Satire – From Aristophanes to Internet Memes
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Satirical Techniques
How to Convince People Your Satire Is Just “Alternative Facts”
How to Convince People Your Satire Is Just “Alternative Facts” – satire, politics, humor, misinformation, media
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Satirical Archetypes
The Trickster in the Machine: AI as Satirical Persona
The Trickster in the Machine: AI as Satirical Persona – Satirical Archetypes – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirical Techniques
How to Write Satire for Twitter Without Getting Ratioed Into Oblivion
How to Write Satire for Twitter Without Getting Ratioed Into Oblivion – Twitter, satire, social media, humor, cancel culture
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Satirical Figures
Mark Twain: The Mississippian Who Weaponized Whimsy
Mark Twain: The Mississippian Who Weaponized Whimsy – Satirical Figures – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirical Movements & Manifestos
The Situationist International: Revolution Through Detournement
The Situationist International: Revolution Through Detournement – Satirical Movements & Manifestos – Encyclopedia of Satire
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Satirical Techniques
How to Satirize Politicians Without Running Out of Material
How to Satirize Politicians Without Running Out of Material – politics, satire, humor, writing, current events
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Satirical Techniques
How to Write Satire in a World That’s Already a Parody of Itself
How to Write Satire in a World That’s Already a Parody of Itself – satire, humor, writing, current events, absurdity
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Satirical Tropes and Triggers
The Emperor’s New Clothes Effect: Satire’s Most Recurring Pattern
The Emperor’s New Clothes Effect: Satire’s Most Recurring Pattern – Satirical Tropes and Triggers – Encyclopedia of Satire
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