The Thread: This is for those who don’t know the difference between satire and comedy

Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, The Tonight show all anchored by comedians/satirists are making waves in America currently, thanks to President Trump’s continual gaffes. These shows are predominantly based on satire. And they make people laugh.

Elnathan John, writer and satirist believes they are losing the plot. He takes a different tack: satire is not comedy. Satire should make you uncomfortable.

Do see more below:

https://twitter.com/elnathan_john/status/866602564485251073

https://twitter.com/elnathan_john/status/866607809437339648

https://twitter.com/elnathan_john/status/866608105936826368

https://twitter.com/elnathan_john/status/866611315627962369

Good talk.

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