What are some good subjects to satirize, and how can I start it off? It can be an essay, story, report, etc. As long as it's a satire
2006-12-19 15:57:42 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
Politics is always ripe for satire.
"What will President Bush say in this year's 'State of the Union' address?"
2006-12-19 16:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can satirize almost anything. Government is always an easy mark for satire. Religion even. Any one or group that really takes itself way to serious is open to satire. Pick something you know a lot about then step outside of it and look back at it. Is there an inconsistency? a bit of illogical thinking or out right foolishness? Grab that and go. Other things you could do satire on: Democrats, Republicans, the military ( home of the oxymoron: military intelligence), Big Corporations, Government agency's, City, County, State Government, Politicians. whew that's enough isn't it?
2016-05-22 23:08:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satirize the dumbest rule in school. If you get suspended for truanting, thereby giving students who do not want to go to school, less school, you have the makings of a satire. If you have a very conservative dress code but your cheerleaders can wear skimpy little outfits for pep rallies and games, you may just have a satire. If your school talks technology but hasnt bought a new computer for the kids in years or yet, you may just have a satire. When all else fails look at your nutritious school lunches served by the ever popular lunch ladies ( picture them as hooters waitresses).
2006-12-19 16:05:07 · answer #3 · answered by fancyname 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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What about immigration/gluttony? Say something like "We should keep the borders open, in fact open them even further. Soon every middle class family will be able to afford a maid as the supply greatly increases. That way, the obese children won't have to strain themselves with their enormous girth to get up and clean up after themselves or to fetch a cookie. The need for the pause button will be completely eliminated by the time the PS4 is released. In fact, we can completely integrate school into the Wii, since it's a more educational gaming system than it's rivals. PE will be great, every kid will only have to mash his chubby fingers around and gently wave his arms in the air as he plays tennis, boxes, or bats. Perhaps we could even have the maids feed and bathe the children while they game. Then they would never have to move, enabling them to gain as much weight as their bodies will allow without the physical ramifications." Yeah ... just keep rambling like that. Anger is good fuel for writing satires, so just think of whatever pisses you off about society in general and suggest ridiculous ways to solve the problem. Good luck and have fun!
2006-12-19 16:14:37 · answer #4 · answered by Heather-Nicolle 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Satirize Satire.. take something that is satiric and do a satire about that.
2006-12-19 16:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by mernieinc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Politics is tried and true. Current events also make for great material. Try checking TheOnion.com for some inspiration.
(And I mean inspiration, not blatant plagiarism)
2006-12-19 16:01:36 · answer #6 · answered by unquenchablefire666 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋