How Humor at a Horse Race Bends Form

What this author's use of comedy in the first piece of “gonzo journalism” can teach creatives about breaking norms.

There’s constant discussion in artistic communities about breaking or blending form as a means of expression. The benefits are apparent. Manipulating form can create a new and interesting way for readers and viewers to consume a story.

So, what’s humor’s role in form-bending?

Humor can help illustrate a deviation from a specific form by changing a reader’…