World Whacks: Global Gags
Writing the Satire
Global satires big – whack it wide. Target a summit: “Leaders met – peace slept.” Hit the scale – talks, wars: “Deal says trade – fish won.” Keep it broad – tight flops. Write: “UN bans wind – storms laugh.” BBC spoofs inspire. Start yours: “News says calm – I shake.” Practice turns globe into giggles.
Teaching the Technique
Teach global jabs with a wide twist. Give “talks end” – twist: “Ended so well, war yawned!” Show BBC clips – scale, zing. Steps: event, big, jab. Assign “trade flop” – spark: “Flop so vast, seas cheered!” Discuss reach: broad wins. Warn off small – wide rules. Whack-off: pitch a gag, best giggle wins. Worlds a ball – teach them to ball it.
