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What is Menippean Satire?

Filed in archive Satires on July 23, 2010

What is Menippean Satire?
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There are several different types of satire, but none are as interesting as menippean satire. Menippean satire refers to a work of satirical literature that focuses on not one but several different subjects in which it aims to make fun of. Menippean satire also moves along from one subject to the next quite swiftly, so it seems that the satirist isn't just bashing one idea to death. With all these targets of ridicule pieced together in a single work of prose the reader is visited by many different thoughts and possibilities to ponder as they are relayed through the text. Mennippean satire is also believed to focus much less on individuals. Instead it picks on core stereotypes and character classifications.

One fine example of Mennippean satire is Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift. In this novel Gulliver jumps from one of several situations to the next as he travels around the world. Gulliver's Travels ridicules the then British government, ponders the thought of if men are corrupt by nature or made corrupt by their surroundings, and even questions the humanity of certain kinds of people.

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The Daily Show - Satirical News

Filed in archive Satires on July 23, 2010

The Daily Show - Satirical News
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Everyone knows by now that if there's one show that will never get canceled its the daily news. The daily news is a television programming that is utilized to keep viewers up to date and aware of current events. However, it can sometimes seem a bit forced and even a bit artificial as the news anchors - though they surely have them - are not allowed to share any opinions on their reports or make any humorous observations.

Enter Comedy Central's The Daily Show with John Stewart. The name itself is perfect satire taking a stab at the daily news' integral programming schedule. The Daily Show is a news show that not only brings current events to light but does it with an added sense of humor and all the flare you would expect from real people reporting on some of the ridiculous stuff that goes on in the world. Host John Stewart and his fellow reporters make fun of pretty much every situation that occurs in one way or another. It's satirical news at its finest.

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A Few Examples of Satire

Filed in archive Satires on July 23, 2010

A Few Examples of Satire
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To give everyone a good idea of what satire actually is, here are a few works of literature and even a shady adult cartoon that are definite satires and some of the bests.

George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four - This novel depicts a then future where all of society was oppressively over run by a totalitarian government that watched every move citizens made and dictated their every choice. This future civilization is a satirical mockery of a dystopia and a message of dire importance was relayed through Orwell's book - what happens when we give the government too much control?

Chuck Palahniuk's Fight Club - Fight Club is a book that takes a stab at the humor in masculinity, the shame in consumerism, and the possible truth to all notions of nihilism. Palahniuk uses this satire to make you ponder the meaning in everything you do in life.

Comedy Central's South Park - This is an adult cartoon that depicts four middle school students who encounter real some very mature situations. The premise of the show is basically that middle school isn't much different from real adult life. There are tons of similar situations throughout.

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The Importance of Political Satire

Filed in archive Satires on July 23, 2010

The Importance of Political Satire
© Andrew Mason

Everyone's seen an example of political satire probably a hundred times over by now. It's most commonly found in news paper politic comic strips or even on certain TV shows and movies. Around an important election it can be found pretty much everywhere you look. Political satire is usually always good for a hearty laugh, but this sort of satire is far more functional and important that it may seem.

Satire is a simple mockery of a situation or ideology, but it is often used to convey a message and get its audience to think for a moment about the reality of said situation. This sort of satire can be very important, because the humor involved can draw an audience that would not necessarily pay any attention to the actual message were it not wrapped in the facade of entertainment. However, once they experience the satire and recognize the deeper meaning and resemblance to real issues they may begin to ponder it with a sudden sense of importance.

Political satire is a tool for getting points across to people who usually tend to not listen, and its a very important one.

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Satire vs Parody

Filed in archive Satires on July 23, 2010

Satire vs Parody
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Two words that people tend to get confused pretty often are satire and parody. Though, the difference between the two words is quite vague there is a difference.

Satire is a subtle way of mocking real world situations through simple words or even presenting an example of a situation without mimicking any actual events. Parody, on the other hand, does mimic actual events. Parody is a way of taking an actual person or occurrence and portraying them in an exaggerated manner that makes them funny. Though, both satire and parody are both intended to make people laugh satire does not depend on any real situation to take place.

Another important thing to note about satire is that it usually has a serious social or political message to convey. It can be used to bring things to light and make people think about real life situations while giving them a laugh at the same time. Parody, however, is simply used to make people laugh. There's no deeper meaning or hidden message; its just comedy.

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