Is it a gentle poke at human silliness, or a biting attack on society? This week on Write-Handed, cohosts AJ and Kyle break into the sharp, witty, and occasionally monstrous world of Satire. If you've ever wondered how writers weaponize humor to challenge the status quo, this episode is your ultimate guide.

What We Cover In This Episode:

• The Big Three Types of Satire:
  • Horatian: Gentle, playful, and tolerant mockery of everyday human foibles.
  • Juvenalian: Harsh, angry, and bitter critiques of social and political corruption.
  • Menippean: Absurd, fantastical attacks on mindsets, ideologies, and philosophical positions.
• The Art of Understatement: How mi ...