Chapter 1
The building blocks of satirical humor
Chapter 2
Global traditions of mocking power
Chapter 3
Finding the comedic angle in daily headlines
Chapter 4
Crafting the perfect satirical headline
Chapter 5
Satire versus disinformation in the digital age
YOUR GOAL
Master of Writing news satire
Ch 5 · Satire versus disinformation in the digital age
sisterdharma Satire Versus Disinformation
Is it real, is it real (Is it real) We read the satire and think it's real
sisterdharma The debate over whether satirical websites should label their articles as fiction is growing.
sisterdharma Satirical content can be weaponized as actual propaganda when shared out of context.
BETA
sisterdharma Drag punchlines onto daily headlines to learn how to write hilarious political satire.
Fun Fact
Beijing's mistake: In 2012, China's state newspaper run by the Communist Party ran a serious article praising a satirical Onion story about Kim Jong-un.
Glossary
satire (noun)
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize human folly or vice. In 2012, China's People's Daily republished a satirical article from The Onion as factual news.
The use of humor, irony, exaggeration, or ridicule to expose and criticize human folly or vice. In 2012, China's People's Daily republished a satirical article from The Onion as factual news.
Quiz
What internet adage, coined in 2005, states that online sarcasm is easily mistaken for sincere belief without clear indicators?
Quiz
Which independent fact-checking website regularly has to debunk satirical articles that people mistake for real news?
Quiz
In media literacy, what is the term for using humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices?
Quiz
What is the term for deliberate, false information spread to deceive the public, which satire must avoid becoming?
Quiz
What is the primary ethical goal of a responsible satirist when dealing with highly sensitive news stories?
Quiz
What psychological phenomenon explains why people are more likely to believe fake news if it aligns with their pre-existing biases?
Quiz
Which German satirical party, founded in 2004, actually won seats in the European Parliament using absurd campaign promises?
Quiz
In 2012, which country's state-run newspaper accidentally republished an Onion article about Kim Jong-un as if it were real news?