Satire Culture Clash: Traditions That Trip
Writing the Satire
Cultures satire fodder – trip its quirks. Target a rite: “Dance saves rain – Im dry.” Hit the odd – norms, rites: “Feast says full – I starve.” Keep it sharp – dull flops. Write: “Tradition says bow – I fall.” Fawlty Towers inspires. Start yours: “Gift says love – its junk.” Practice turns customs into comedy.
Teaching the Technique
Teach culture jabs with a rite twist. Give “big day” – twist: “Day so grand, I tripped!” Show Fawlty clips – odd, zing. Steps: norm, quirk, jab. Assign “old rite” – spark: “Rite so cool, I froze!” Discuss bite: sharp wins. Warn off flat – live rules. Clash-off: pitch a trip, best comedy wins. Cultures a stage – teach them to stage it.
