satirical
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He’s one of the founding writers of the Onion, the satirical website.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
The popularity was undoubtedly driven by the surprise - it is highly unusual for a club to make such satirical comments about a rival on a public forum.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The end of “The Late Show” does not mean the end of Stephen Colbert’s political comedy, nor does it signal a broader retreat from satirical critique.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
What happens when satirical art becomes enamored of its subject?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
The satirical magazine Private Eye once printed one of the letters from Biro’s representatives, incidentally, under the memorable heading, “What a pathetic way to make a living”.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
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