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This is an important thing to remember when writing humorous stories, whether funny characters, humorous situations, parody of genre, or any of a number of different LOL aspects of writing. Punch up when punching up the laughs.
I was in some class and mocking the president was the topic. And the kiddos were, “But that’s not nice,” and I explained that using humor at someone in power is about being able to speak freely. I don’t know if they got my point, but at least I introduced them to it.
Punch up, not down – kids understand that pretty well. Punching a weaker person to prove you are the stronger is actually a sign of weakness and being a bully. Punching up is risking yourself by asking questions and bringing light to a situation. “If you do the crime, you got to be willing to do the time.” – One is about speaking to power, the other is power pressing down their boot.
Maybe this is why I draw the line at making fun of 4T7’s supporters. When others mock their appearance, their inability to spell, etc., I try to play fair. Oh, I’ll criticize – but I don’t mock them.
I love Terry Pratchett! Am working my way through his Disc World series. He’s a sharp — and funny! — cookie.
p.s. have you seen the movie, “Natural Born Killers”? The epitomy of satire by Oliver Stone.
No. I don’t watch many movies.
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