How to Write and Teach Satire: Hypocrisys Harvest
Writing the Satire
Hypocrisy is satires juicy fruit – pluck it ripe. Target a green guru: “He flies private to save trees – jet fuels eco!” Hit the gap – a pol: “He bans vice, owns a casino.” Expose the split – its gold. Molieres “Tartuffe” rips fakes. Start close: “Boss says hustle – naps all day.” Practice reaps double-talk into laughs, ripe and raw.
Teaching the Technique
Teach hypocrisy with a spot-the-fake. Give “vegan push” – twist: “Vegan star eats steak – cows honored!” Show Moliere clips – split, sting. Steps: claim, truth, jab. Assign “fit fad” – spark: “Gym boss waddles – fitness king!” Discuss bite: gap wins. Warn off vague – split rules. Hypocrisy-off: pitch a fake, best gap wins. Hypocrisys a mask – teach them to yank it.
