How to Write and Teach Satire: Sports Spoofs That Score
Writing the Satire
Sports scream satire – spoof the sweat. Target a jock: “He ran so fast, he lapped yesterday.” Hit the hype – stats, fans: “Team lost big – moral champs!” Keep it playful – sour flops. Write: “Coach says hustle – he naps on bench.” ESPN parodies guide. Start local: “Game tied – refs napping.” Practice turns plays into punchlines.
Teaching the Technique
Teach sports spoofs with a play twist. Give “game lost” – twist: “Lost so bad, we won pity!” Show ESPN gags – hype, jab. Steps: play, flop, spoof. Assign “fan yell” – spark: “Fans so loud, team fled!” Discuss fun: light wins. Warn off mean – play rules. Sport-off: pitch a spoof, best score wins. Sports are games – teach them to game it.
