It may be a form of trolling (and we know what Y!A community guidelines say about that), but I want to know what you think about it.
Isn't parody a legitimate form of expression? Can't satire make a point, and isn't it good comic relief?
Or do you find it offensive and juvenile?
Please explain your answer.
2007-10-13 18:09:41 · 18 answers · asked by Pull My Finger 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes, satire does make a point. Unfortunately, sometimes real life is more ridiculous than the satire, making it hard to differentiate the two (especially in writing, where tone of voice can't be discerned).
However, many people can't detect blatantly obvious satire (like the "Theory of Intelligent Falling" to replace gravity). These people, unfortunately, can't be helped, and will only grow angry once you explain it to them.
But even so, satire and parody are valid ways to make a point, dating back to Greek and Roman times and continued by famed Americans like Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain. When used correctly, it can reveal logical fallacies or make other arguments not immediately apparent. It is an entirely valid, if underappreciated, form of argument.
2007-10-13 18:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by eV 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I think it gets stale. Of course Im a Christian, so I am the target of satire, at least on here. I love a good joke, Im considered quite funny with my people, however as Im sure you could logically deduce...eventually when at the butt of a joke (or satire ofr that matter) it ceases to be funny and ends up really being hurtful and irritating. This would go for each one of you; eventually the old song and dance per se gets quite boring. Of course, Im not considered to have a sense of humor because I dont laugh time and time again about my Jesus being crucified as an action figure or the fact Im a delusional idiot. (these are run of hte mill on here; would this be satire to you?) When does it get funny? I crave real discussions of theology and beliefs, sometimes I really believe Im wasting my time. This just seems to be a playground for sophmoric jokes and a way to release tension for those of the non-Christian variety who have an axe to grind with the Christian faith and the people who subscribe to it.
2007-10-14 07:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by Loosid 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have seen some satire on here that approaches brilliance, from both sides.
I have also seen a very juvenile, angry, born-again pretending to be an atheist make a fool of himself quite a few times. He was close to trolling, but I only report questions that are so hateful in their racism or general misanthropy that I didn't punch the button on the kid. Besides, it was a good read with the responses mocking him.
2007-10-13 18:19:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Satire requires the ability to think in order to appreciate it. So, I can certainly understand why some people are bothered.
However, smart satirists tend to label their work as satire. That would likely solve the problem in this case as well.
ADDITION: The name "Pull My Finger" is PLENTY of explanation that your questions are satire. Anyone that doesn't get that has much bigger problems than dealing with you... namely mental retardation.
2007-10-13 18:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by Win Noble 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's usually offensive and juvenile because it presents a false image of what they are representing to the world and requires a lot of time and effort and energy to reverse the false impressions. It really isn't a kindly practice, and these kind of questions need to be somehow marked as such in order to be appropriate.
2007-10-13 18:14:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
most trolls can't SPELL 'satire', much less know how to use it effectively...most of the trolls in here think satire is what ravi shankar played on the 'concert for bangladesh' album
2007-10-14 07:30:03 · answer #6 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Satire and parody are marvelous, if done well. The difficulty is that doing them well involve wit and learning and certain facility with language, all of which are sadly lacking.
2007-10-13 18:14:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
It certainly can border on childish and offensive, but most good debate/conversation needs to toy with the edge. Sometimes the best way to converse is to have somebody show you what you are saying and how it sounds to the rest of us. Good question.
2007-10-13 18:13:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
I like satire. I don't really feel like explaining. Sorry.
2007-10-13 18:24:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I think satire reveals who can laugh at themselves and who is too holier-than-thou to have a sense of humor.
2007-10-13 18:12:33 · answer #10 · answered by Cheryl E 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋