Satire Gearshift: Machine Mishaps That Motor
Writing the Satire
Machines are satires clankers – motor them silly. Target a bot: “Robot cleans – Im dustier now.” Hit the grind – gears, buzz: “Gizmo says smooth – Im jammed.” Keep it sharp – dull flops. Write: “Tech says fix – Im broke.” Sci-fi bot flops inspire. Start yours: “Fan spins – I freeze.” Practice turns cogs into comedy.
Teaching the Technique
Teach machine jabs with a gear twist. Give “bot fails” – twist: “Fail so slick, Im stuck!” Show sci-fi gags – clank, zing. Steps: machine, quirk, jab. Assign “tech glitch” – spark: “Glitch so cool, I crashed!” Discuss bite: sharp wins. Warn off flat – live rules. Gear-off: pitch a mishap, best motor wins. Machines are hum – teach them to hum it.
