Satire: Rational Tone, Shocking Message
Even on the page, delivery can be critical to landing a joke.
Content Warning: References to murder and cannibalism.
Delivery is critical to a successful joke.
For instance, standups achieve this by using cadence, rhythm, and emphasis while speaking into a microphone. But this tactic shouldn’t be lost on writers, especially satirists.
By utilizing the delivery of a very rational tone while arguing for horrendous sol…
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