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RE: How (and Why) to Write Satire
Great insight into writing and humor. Much I didn't know, although when reading your write, it makes perfect sense. Fine line between satire, comedy and bullying and you captured the essence very well. I always wondered how artists were able to capture the face so easily. Love it!
@birdsinparadise,
Thank you, Bird.
Like Aristotle said, "Virtue is to be found between two extremes of Vice." Being mean for the sake of being mean is just nastiness. But sitting by silently as the unethically-minded abuse you or others hardly seems righteous either. Satire is a bloodless punch in the face. But it's easy to avoid: Don't spout absurdities in the service of self-evident lunacy.
No silk means no silk purse ... so don't give satirists silk.
Quill