Satire Isn’t Dead, We Just Misunderstand It
The article reflects on the challenges of writing satire in 2026, arguing that while real-world events often surpass fictional absurdity, satire remains relevant through timeless themes and moral critique. The author, drawing from personal experience in digital media, discusses their satirical novel *The Scoop*, which explores ethical compromises in journalism. Despite the rapid pace of current events, the piece asserts that satire retains its power to expose societal flaws and question values.
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Bold choice to write a satire in 2026 is a sentiment I’ve come across more than once lately. Boldness is inherent in the act of writing satire, and always has been. But in the context of the present moment, what I take this to mean is that it is difficult, maybe impossible, to outdo for artistic effect the absurdity of our current socio-political reality.Article continues after advertisement In other words: satire is dead. It is true that a writers’ room might struggle to comically exaggerate the events of the last week alone. The President of the United States shared an AI-generated image that appeared to depict him as Jesus Christ.
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