How to Write and Teach Satire: Pop Culture Pokes
Writing the Satire
Pop cultures satire candy – poke it hard. Target a star: “She sang live – auto-tune cried.” Hit fads – reels, bling: “My dance went viral – broke my spine.” Keep it now – olds dead. SNLs pop riffs rock. Start trendy: “Filters me – Im a cartoon.” Practice turns hype into hilarity.
Teaching the Technique
Teach pop pokes with hot hits. Give “new song” – twist: “Hit so big, ears sued me!” Show SNL clips – fresh, fierce. Steps: fad, flaw, poke. Assign “trend wave” – spark: “Reel spun me to Mars!” Discuss snap: now wins. Warn off stale – fresh rules. Pop-off: pitch a poke, best zing wins. Pops a bubble – teach them to burst it.
