#satire

#satire

I never felt the influence of Muriel Spark, despite the fact that she was a substantial female figure in British literature. It's a pity, because there was much to learn from her macabre, entirely unsentimental art and its account of the strange violence of living. It was only quite recently, when I came across a new volume of her collected letters (meticulously edited by Dan Gunn), that I first felt confronted by her persona.

Sean "Diddy" Combs and his legal team have reportedly reached out to the Trump administration for a pardon after his conviction on prostitution-related offenses.

I once led a project to completion using only Slack emojis and a positive affirmation that I lifted from somebody's tote bag.

"Before your feminine instinct tells you to destroy this letter." Hearing this opening line decades later left me wondering what the handwritten letter contained.

The use of music in Kyle's short is particularly hilarious - stock, YouTuber-esque music underpins every sad moment with jarringly upbeat vibes, creating a juxtaposition that delivers laughs as well as discomfort.

"A young healthy child well nursed, is, at a year old, a most delicious nourishing and wholesome food, whether stewed, roasted, baked, or broiled," Swift wrote.

The COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown turned many Americans into social media gunslingers, who favored conspiracies and adhered to their own belief systems and individual freedoms, consequentially disregarding reason and facts.

Billion Dollar Playground features ridiculously wealthy characters who complain about minor inconveniences, showcasing the absurdity of luxury living through their entitled perspectives on opulent vacations.

Director Jon M. Chu reportedly stated that the second film aims to lean into the darker tone of the book, including elements of anti-fascism.

I knew that he was compromised mentally. I mean, it was obvious to me, but it was a delicate thing in the comedy world. There were a lot of people did not want to do anything that would kind of ding him in like an awkward way.

The tech bros want to go to Mars, so we're sending them there. There's room on the rocket for a few more souls so they're being joined by Trump, Netanyahu, Vance, Farage and Rowling - just some of the people who in recent years made life on Earth more difficult for us.

In the United States of America you have the freedom to display your so-called 'art', no matter how ugly it is. - The Trump White House, June 2025.

Sofia Iliopoulou's photography captures silent narratives through striking black-and-white portraits, showcasing a satirical view of luxury, wealth, and their performative nature.

"...your body reacting naturally to the rapid erosion of civil liberties in real time."

What does a president have to do to get the right kind of birthday tank parade?

The satirical 'Millie Bobby Brown is homophobic' meme started in 2018, featuring fake quotes that falsely depict her as an anti-LGBTQ+ individual, despite her history as an ally.

We're living in the golden age of stupid, and first he fired the American people, next he wants to fire the politicians,

"No one who had ever seen Catherine Morland in her infancy would have supposed her born to be a heroine." This quote establishes the unconventional nature of Austen's protagonist.

Jesse Armstrong's satire portrays tech moguls at a retreat, where the launch of a deep-fake tool leads to societal chaos, highlighting their disdain for the expendable.

"It's fine. I'm fine. We're all fine here, now, thank you. How are you?" Macron replied to media questions while gingerly touching a swollen and bruised eye.

"Sirens" aims to satirize "The White Lotus" and its copycats, balancing vulgar humor with serious themes, but the tonal clash often undermines its impact.

Rogen's film executive, Matt Remick, is a believable caricature of someone who is trying their best to make good films while also willfully carrying out Hollywood's greatest flaws to save his own ass.