Satire Rewind: Past Puns That Punch
Writing the Satire
Past is satires time warp – punch it back. Target a tale: “King ruled – crown fell off.” Hit the old – wars, robes: “Peace pact – swords giggled.” Keep it fresh – stale flops. Write: “Era says grand – dust rules.” 1066 And All That inspires. Start yours: “Old tax – Im broke.” Practice turns history into hilarity.
Teaching the Technique
Teach past jabs with a time twist. Give “war won” – twist: “Won so big, I lost!” Show 1066 gags – old, zing. Steps: tale, quirk, jab. Assign “king flop” – spark: “King so great, he fell!” Discuss tie: fresh wins. Warn off dry – live rules. Rewind-off: pitch a pun, best punch wins. Pasts a reel – teach them to reel it.
