How to Write and Teach Satire: Everyday Absurdities Exposed
Writing the Satire
Daily lifes absurd – satire it raw. Target a chore: “Dishes so slow, they unionized.” Hit the grind – wait, fuss: “Line moved back – times drunk.” Keep it real – lifes the muse. Write: “Dog barks at wind – storm quits.” Seinfelds mundane mocks inspire. Start now: “Coffees cold – its plotting.” Practice turns routine into riot.
Teaching the Technique
Teach daily jabs with a life twist. Give “late bus” – twist: “Bus so slow, I grew old!” Show Seinfeld bits – grind, zing. Steps: day, quirk, jab. Assign “shop trip” – spark: “Cart ran me over – sale win!” Discuss bite: real wins. Warn off dull – live rules. Day-off: pitch a quirk, best grind wins. Lifes a gag – teach them to grab it.
