How to Write and Teach Satire: Global Gags That Globe-Trot
Writing the Satire
Global satire spans borders – gag big. Target a summit: “Leaders met – peace napped.” Hit the scale – talks, wars: “Trade deal sank – fish won.” Keep it wide – small misses. Write: “UN bans wind – storms rebel.” BBC spoofs guide. Start broad: “News says calm – Earth shook.” Practice turns world into wit.
Teaching the Technique
Teach global gags with a world twist. Give “summit talk” – twist: “Talks so good, war yawned!” Show BBC bits – scale, sting. Steps: event, big, jab. Assign “trade flop” – spark: “Deal sank – oceans cheered!” Discuss reach: wide wins. Warn off tight – broad rules. Globe-off: pitch a gag, best span wins. Worlds a ball – teach them to spin it.
