I'm writing a paper for a political class and I need some opinions. Much thanks to all that reply.
satire: the combination of humor and criticism to point out human follies.
Basically, I want to know how it changes and/or helps form our opinions in a political way.
2007-02-20 02:33:39 · 7 answers · asked by eternalreverence 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It provides a pressure release valve of sorts for public opinion. It isn't always prudent to be as blunt with the truth as the blogbaba is. Sometimes people use humor to avoid having to confront social injustice directly.
My favorite example of this was from a German comedian during the latter stages of WWII. He walked out on to the stage of a crowded Berlin nightclub, and loudly announced to the crowd "And now for the political news". He stood in complete silence for about three minutes, never uttering another sound before the SS arrested him. Classic.
2007-02-27 17:35:52 · answer #1 · answered by blogbaba 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am Canadian. In Canada we have several programs and media that are devoted to political satire.
Taking a tongue and cheek look at political ongoings of a nation will open the political forum to more people. Alone politics are not always interesting, especially Canadian politics. However being that we live in a democracy it is imperative that the public be in touch with the issues in order to make informed decisions come election time.
The satire come into play with respect that it packages issues in an informative and interesting manner, often tying in with other events at the time. It introduced the public to politics in a manner that is not only effective but entertaining which is more likely to encourage continuing consumptions. Media is a form of entertainment.
2007-02-20 02:44:59 · answer #2 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one million. Karl Marx 2. Friedrick Engels 3. Leon Trotsky 4. Rosa Luxembourg 5. Emma Goldman 6. Susan B. Anthony 7. Antonio Gramsci 8. Clara Fraser 9. Che Guevara 9. Angela Davis 10. Micheal Moore 11. Hugo Chavez 12. Arundhati Roy
2016-10-16 02:25:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, one of the most popular American authors in the modern era is Kurt Vonnegut, who works almost entirely within the realm of satire. I recommend looking him up, especially Slaughterhouse 5, which is a war satire and has been very influential.
2007-02-26 07:23:05 · answer #4 · answered by Ranavain 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 'political popular culture'? You mean the 'talking heads' that are spewing misinformation in our 'bought' and corrupt
media. Maybe you are referring to our 'compassionate' representatives who supposedly represent us, while taking special-interest money. Or maybe you are talking about the general misinformed populace?
The only ones that satire helps is the common man who needs to laugh or go crazy, because he needs SOME relief from the constant screw-job (pardon my French) that he is getting from our 'benevolent' government on a daily basis.
Listen...if we had great leaders that we respected and were actually looking out for us, we wouldn't need to constantly mock them and point out their idiocy. It's the only thing we have left...
2007-02-27 06:58:27 · answer #5 · answered by ThatguyPete 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It goes to the extremes to expose inconsistencies in politics. Or it can bring to light aspects of someone's character. Ultimately, satire attempts to reform by exposing some aspect of something in a way that can be mocked.
2007-02-20 02:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by Pfo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Hitler arrested and killed all known satire comedians in Germany. Does that gives you a clue?
Freedom of speech could be a real pain when you are the one getting mock.
2007-02-20 02:45:48 · answer #7 · answered by Jose R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋