In Defence of Satire: Why Making Fun of Those In Power Is Good For Democracy
In Defence of Satire
I’m writing in defence of satire, and no, this isn’t a satirical piece about satire because that is too meta. Satire is great. Not only is it often hugely entertaining (where would the iconic Simpsons’ episodes be without it?) but the mocking of leaders plays an important role in the functioning of society. Poking fun at the peeps in power is a time-honoured tradition and not because comedians…
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