Legal Laughs: Satire Without the Lawsuit
Writing the Satire
Satires free – til lawyers pounce – laugh safe. Target a public goof: “Pols hair defies wind – a marvel.” Hit open flops – not secrets: “Plan sank big – genius naps.” Keep it vague – names bite back. Onions wild dodges inspire. Start broad: “Rule says yes – I no.” Practice keeps jabs free and funny.
Teaching the Technique
Teach legal jabs with a safe twist. Give “tax flop” – twist: “Flop so grand, Im broke!” Show Onion gags – wild, clean. Steps: goof, public, jab. Assign “dumb rule” – spark: “Rule so bright, Im free!” Discuss shield: vague wins. Warn off names – safe rules. Legal-off: pitch a laugh, best dodge wins. Laws a net – teach them to net it.
