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Satire By John, Gavin, and Mitchell. What is Satire? Webster’s Dictionary defines satire as: – “a way of using humor to show that someone or something.

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1 Satire By John, Gavin, and Mitchell

2 What is Satire? Webster’s Dictionary defines satire as: – “a way of using humor to show that someone or something is foolish, weak, bad, etc. : humor that shows the weaknesses or bad qualities of a person, government, society, etc.”

3 How Satire is Used Satire is essentially making fun of something to bring attention to a bigger issue, or to bring light to how stupid something really is. Satire can be expressed in many forms, including comics, movies, TV shows, songs, games, and more.

4 Examples of Satire Satire is often used in pop-culture. Some examples of well known media that is based around satire is: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart South Park Saturday Night Live Mad TV Weird Al Brave New World

5 Satire in Action! Mad TV Pizza Hut Twisted Crust Pizza Complete-za Mad TV Pizza Hut Twisted Crust Pizza Complete-za Weird Al Yankovic- Amish Paradise

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