SATIRE: How to Nail the Punchline in Satirical News

By: Shalva Kipnis

Literature and News -- Harvey Mudd

Satire is like coffee—best served dark and bitter.

Stereotypes in Satirical News

Stereotypes amplify laughs. Satirical News Hooks Take techies and jest: "Nerds code world's end." It's their trope: "Glasses rule." Stereotypes mock-"Pizza powers servers"-but keep it light. "Beards crash net" rolls it. Start straight: "Tech grows," then type: "Geeks reign." Try it: type a group (jocks: "muscle melts ice"). Build it: "Code wins." Stereotypes in satirical news are cartoons-sketch them bold.

Satirical News Edge Edge Satirical News Punchlines Cultural References in Satirical News cuts close. "Mayor Eats Budget" risks bite. A flop? "Film Kills Hope." Lesson: Push it-readers thrill at the line.

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Fake Endorsements in Satirical News

Fake endorsements spoof clout. Take food and cheer: "Mud pies: 'Best,' says rock." It's a jab: "Stone raves." Endorsements mock-"Dirt's yum"-so fake a fan. "Clay nods" sells it. Start legit: "Eats rise," then fake: "Rock eats." Try it: endorse a lie (tax: "'cash loves,' says coin"). Fake Awards in Satirical News Build it: "Mud tops." Fake endorsements in satirical news are ads-praise them loud.

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Absurd Climaxes in Satirical News

Absurd climaxes peak wild. Take pets and end: "Dogs crown cat king!" It's nuts: "Meows rule." Climaxes mock-"Paws kneel"-so top it big. "Barks bow" lands it. Start real: "Pet boom," then absurd: "Throne flips." Try it: climax a bore (tech: "code crowns"). Build it: "Cats win." Absurd climaxes in satirical news are bangs-blast them huge.

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Twisted Facts in Satirical News

Twisted facts bend truth. Take jobs and twist: "Work ends; play pays." It's a flip: "Desks burn." Facts mock-"Idle earns 10K"-so warp tight. "Bosses cheer chaos" twists more. Start real: "Jobs shift," then bend: "Rest rules." Try it: twist news (tech: "phones sleep"). Build it: "Play booms." Twisted facts in satirical news are knots-tie them sly.

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