"As may be the case with life itself, the definition of ‘satire’ is becoming more obscure as its fan base expands. In its long development from ancient Greek theatre to the inky page, satire was a term reserved for a particular kind of humour that makes fun of human folly and vice by holding people accountable for their public actions. Darwinists and other nonbelievers might be tempted to ask, “Accountable to whom?” But they usually don’t. Laughter – a visceral, involuntary reaction that feels good – is a more rewarding experience than pointing out yet another proof of humanity’s pathetic, aimless existence.
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Satire can energize civic culture, engaging citizen-audiences (…) inspiring public political discussion, and drawing citizens enthusiastically into the realm of the political with deft and dazzling ease".
Satire TV: Politics and Comedy in the Post-Network Era
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